{"id":44,"date":"2020-12-14T13:28:09","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T18:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/climate.ncsu.edu\/learn\/?page_id=44"},"modified":"2026-01-13T14:39:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T19:39:57","slug":"community-based-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/climate.ncsu.edu\/learn\/community-based-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Community-Based Science"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n

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CoCoRaHS<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Daily observations of precipitation, as well as weekly observations of conditions related to drought<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Collect data to track changes in the environment<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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I See Change<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

A collaborative community science project based on local sightings of weather and climate<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Collect weather information using your smartphone<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Nature’s Notebook<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Track seasonal changes in plants and animals<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Explore and share observations of the world around you<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n