Community-Based Science

There are many projects and programs the collect this type of community-based science information, and your observations are a valuable addition! The links above are to a few resources to learn more and get involved. Have a program you’d like to share? Please reach out to us at outreach@climate.ncsu.edu.

CoCoRaHS

Daily observations of precipitation, as well as weekly observations of conditions related to drought

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GLOBE

Collect data to track changes in the environment

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I See Change

A collaborative community science project based on local sightings of weather and climate

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mPING

Collect weather information using your smartphone

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Nature’s Notebook

Track seasonal changes in plants and animals

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iNaturalist

Explore and share observations of the world around you

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Many of the science museums in North Carolina also have programs dedicated to citizen science, with demonstrations and classes available. Check out their websites below:

• NC Museum of Natural Sciences: https://naturalsciences.org/research-collections/citizen-science
• Museum of Life and Science: https://scistarter.org/noaa-lifeandscience

Training:

• https://www.weather.gov/SKYWARN

Follow us (@NCSCO) and our partners on Twitter:

• NWS offices in the state
  • @NWSRaleigh
  • @NWSWilmingtonNC
  • @NWSMoreheadCity
  • @NWSGSP
  • @NWSBlacksburg
  • @NWSWakefieldVA
• NHC
  • @NWSNHC
  • @NHC_Atlantic

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