Be a Citizen Scientist!

Want to help scientists learn more about the amazing world out there? Check out some of the citizen science opportunities below. You can monitor insect populations, help search for rare species, or keep tabs on the birds in your area.

Why? It's a great way to get involved and learn about how natural systems work. It also helps scientists collect as much data as possible, so they can better understand the impact we're having on Earth.

Sign on with your family or get your school involved. They need your help!

School of Ants

Bee Spotter

Monarch Watch

Monarch Larva Monitoring Project

Journey North's Spring Monarch Butterfly Migration Monitoring

Butterflies and Moths of North America

Lost Ladybug Project

Operation Spider (Australia)

Bird Sleuth

Cam Clickr

Great Backyard Bird Count

Pigeon Watch

Project Feeder Watch

Invasive Tracers

Project Squirrel

Roots and Shoots

Global Garlic Mustard Field Survey

Mountain Watch (eastern U.S.)

Project BudBurst

USA National Phenology Network (monitors plant and animal response to climate change)

Vegetable Varieties for Gardners

Watch the Wild

This is not a comprehensive list. There are many other projects for people living in smaller areas (cities or states). If you'd like more information, or if you know of other citizen science projects you think I should include, send me an email at alison [at] apstevens [dot] com. I would love to hear from you!