Everything you need to plan and promote your event in April!
People participate in citizen science projects all year long through any of the thousands of citizen science projects listed on SciStarter.org, but all eyes are on April when we aim for a collective One Million Acts of Science.
Events, big or small, provide unique opportunities to connect more people to all types of real science projects that need their help.
As a facilitator, you can help your community learn about citizen science and participate in a project during a Citizen Science Month event in April!
Get Everything!
Citizen Science Month event resources are open access, downloadable, accessible, and organized in a Google Folder.
Will You Be a Part of Citizen Science Month?
Share how you anticipate being a part of this month-long celebration by filling out the Facilitator and Event Host Pledge.
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What’s Involved?
View this webinar recording and slides to see what’s involved in hosting an event and hear tips from others.
Will You Be a Part of Citizen Science Month?
Complete the Citizen Science Month Pledge for Facilitators/Event Hosts to share how you anticipate being a part of this month-long celebration!
Trainings
Complete these free, self-guided, interactive trainings to learn the basics of citizen science and best practices for introducing participatory/citizen science in your community.
Foundations of Citizen Science training module
Learn the basics, discover why participation in scientific research matters, participate in projects, and make the most of SciStarter.
SciStarter Ambassador training module
Learn how to introduce citizen science to others in your community!
Additional Resources
The Difference Between STEM Programs and Citizen Science
You may be thinking: My organization already offers STEM programs. How is this different?
Great question! Check out this printable document to help you, your staff, and community quickly understand how traditional STEM programs differ from citizen science.
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Looking for ways to connect your community to citizen science?
We have a range of project and event ideas and resources below!
Is your community interested in a particular topic, such as gardening or astronomy, health or the environment? Find related Featured Projects or browse Event Recipe Cards with step-by-step project instructions, tips to discuss the project’s scientific goals, and suggested follow-on activities to sustain engagement and to follow the project’s progress and outcomes. Find these and other resources, below.
Activities are designed for a range of ages and experiences.
Program Planning Tool
This document will help you organize event elements to meet your community’s needs.
Citizen Science Kit Building Guides
Put together a kit of materials for citizen science projects, a common “Library of Things” resource.
Event Recipe Cards
Plan your event in minutes! Choose a project that aligns with your community’s interests (and your capacity!).
GLOBE AT NIGHT PROGRAM
Host a Star Party to Measure Light Pollution
Age Group: all ages
Event Timing and Location: 30–45 minutes, outdoors, at night
GREAT SUNFLOWER PROJECT PROGRAM
Host an Observation Event to Count Pollinators
Age Group: all ages
Event Timing and Location: 45 minutes – 1 hour, outdoors
STALL CATCHERS CATCH-A-THON
Host a Catch-a-thon to Advance Alzheimer’s Research
Age Group: all ages
Event Timing and Location: 45 min-1 hour, indoors, on computers
ISEECHANGE
Share your experiences with climate change.
Age Group: all ages
Event Timing and Location: 30 min-1 hour, outdoors
INATURALIST PROGRAM
Host a Data-gathering Event About Local Biodiversity
Age Group: all ages
Event Timing and Location: 45 min-1 hour, outdoors
FOUNDATIONS OF CITIZEN SCIENCE
Help People Learn About and Experience Citizen Science
Age Group: Teens and Adults
Event Timing and Location: 1 hour, indoors
Event Recipe Cards
Visit our Google Drive to explore all of our Event Recipe Cards
Note: This year’s focus is on outcomes
What happens to all the data people collect or analyze? What are the scientific or societal outcomes? What have volunteers learned? How is the field of participatory science evolving?
Explore outcomes in multiple ways:
- Browse data visualizations on project websites with open data policies.
- Read blog posts and journal articles from project teams.
- Connect with project leaders via the “Message Project” button on SciStarter project pages.
- Need assistance? Reach out to the SciStarter Team for help finding outcomes to share.
FInd A Project
CitSciMonth 2025 Featured Projects
Choose from a list of projects that have committed to participating in and supporting Citizen Science Month 2025.
Projects by Grade Level
Explore projects with classroom materials, organized by suggested grade level.
Project Finder
Use our project finder to find the perfect project. Search by location, topic, and more!
Event Checklist
Ensure your event is set for success with our checklist designed for Citizen Science Month.
Foundations of Citizen Science Training Slides and Facilitator Guide
Facilitate an introduction to citizen science with these slides or download to customize.
Additional Resources
Now that you’re up to speed on citizen science and have started to plan your April event, it’s time to register your event on SciStarter.org/add-event. This will ensure it is officially part of Citizen Science Month 2025!
Events will be searchable in the SciStarter event database and promoted by SciStarter. If your event is not open to the public, simply note “this event is not open to the public” in the event description when you register.
This folder contains links to customizable promotional materials, including a social media toolkit, press release, images, and posters and more to promote your event.
Media Toolkit
Social media assets, images, a press release template and more.
Flyers and Postcards
Promote participation through informative postcards and flyers.
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Make it Count!
Well done! Now it’s time to make it all count! Report Acts of Science by May 5, 2025 including attendance #s and estimated Acts of Science completed. Your event name and organization will be displayed on the One Million Acts of Science Wall of Fame (but your reported number of Acts will not be displayed).
We’re aiming for ONE MILLION and every Act counts!
Report Your Acts
Help Citizen Science Month reach its goal by reporting the science you or your participants do!
Take Our Survey
Help us measure the success of Citizen Science Month and One Million Acts of Science
