Community-Based Science

Interested in recording your observations about the weather you experience and the world around you? 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.

Daily observations of precipitation, as well as weekly observations of conditions related to drought
Daily observations of precipitation, as well as weekly observations of conditions related to drought
https://cocorahs.org
Collect data to track changes in the environment in support of Earth system science research, and to help interpret NASA and other satellite data
Collect data to track changes in the environment
https://www.globe.gov/
A collaborative community science project based on local sightings of weather and climate
A collaborative community science project based on local sightings of weather and climate
https://www.iseechange.org
Collect weather information using your smartphone
Collect weather information using your smartphone
https://mping.nssl.noaa.gov/
Track seasonal changes in plants and animals
Track seasonal changes in plants and animals
https://www.usanpn.org/natures_notebook
Explore and share observations of the world around you
Explore and share observations of the world around you
https://www.inaturalist.org/

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:

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