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???? Spring Migration is Here! As birds, butterflies, and other wildlife begin their spring migration, you can help scientists track their journey north! ?? Through the Journey North citizen science project, you can report sightings of migrating species—from #hummingbirds and monarch #butterflies to #robins and #loons—to help researchers understand migration patterns and seasonal shifts. How to Get Involved: ? Observe and document migrating species in your area. ? Log your data on Journey North to contribute to real research. ? Keep the momentum going in April for #OneMillionActsofScience! ?? Start tracking now! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gCG6grRi #SpringMigration #JourneyNorth #CitizenScience

Maria Mitchell made history in 1847 when she discovered a comet, becoming America’s first female astronomer and paving the way for women in science. Her legacy of “learning by doing” continues through the Maria Mitchell Association and modern women in #CitizenScience! Catch this special Women’s History Month edition of SciStarter LIVE, where we celebrate Maria Mitchell’s impact and highlight today’s citizen science opportunities. ?? Watch the replay now! https://lnkd.in/gQeT-W8a Do Maria Mitchell Community Science: https://lnkd.in/gNvBMKnR #SciStarterLIVE #WomensHistoryMonth #MariaMitchell #WomenInSTEM

40 years of volunteers’ observations helped track seasonal shifts, revealing that plants are flowering and fruiting earlier than before—which impacts animals that rely on them. By observing #phenology (the timing of natural events), you too can help scientists better understand these changes. Get started today! ?? https://conta.cc/3DopjbN

????? CoCoRaHS March Madness: The Ultimate Rain Gauge Showdown! Basketball isn’t the only competition heating up this March—the #CoCoRaHS March Rain Gauge Rally is back, and your state needs YOU on the roster! This friendly competition challenges states to recruit the most volunteer precipitation observers throughout March. It’s a big push for better weather data—because the more rain, snow, and hail reports we have, the better scientists can understand droughts, floods, and climate trends. How to join the team: 1?? Sign up to become a CoCoRaHS observer. 2?? Grab a rain gauge and start tracking precipitation from your backyard.? 3?? Submit your findings and help your state climb the leaderboard! BONUS OPPORTUNITY! Participate now and keep the discoveries going through Citizen Science Month in April with #OneMillionActsofScience! ??? Order your rain gauge and join the CoCoRaHS community today: https://lnkd.in/gyJFgpjf

In this insightful event, five NASA scientists shared #winter-themed research projects and how you can contribute to real science from anywhere. From tracking snow and ice on Earth to discovering the coldest objects in space, learn what “cold” really means—both here and beyond. Watch the recording to hear from the researchers behind NASA-supported #CitizenScience projects and find out how you can participate from wherever you are in the world! ?? Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gE_YJfk6

In this insightful event, five NASA scientists shared #winter-themed research projects and how you can contribute to real science from anywhere. From tracking snow and ice on Earth to discovering the coldest objects in space, learn what “cold” really means—both here and beyond. Watch the recording to hear from the researchers behind NASA-supported #CitizenScience projects and find out how you can participate from wherever you are in the world! ?? Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gE_YJfk6

?? It’s Invasive Species Week – And Mosquitoes Are on the List! ???? Did you know that invasive mosquito species are spreading globally, increasing the risk of diseases like malaria, dengue, and Zika? But YOU can take action! ?? Read a new post on the SciStarter blog to learn how NASA’s The GLOBE Program Mosquito Habitat Mapper project empowers citizen scientists to track, report, and eliminate mosquito breeding sites—helping reduce the spread of invasive mosquitoes and the diseases they carry. ?? How You Can Help: ? Identify & report standing water with the GLOBE Observer app ? Remove mosquito breeding sites in your community ? Contribute real data to global mosquito research Your observations matter! Together, we can fight the spread of invasive mosquitoes and protect public health. ?? Start your mosquito mission today! ?? Read more on the SciStarter blog: https://lnkd.in/eF4-kME5 #InvasiveSpeciesWeek #StopTheBite #CitizenScience #GLOBEObserver #PublicHealth #MosquitoMission

?????? Invasive Species Week is almost here! From Feb 24-28, you can help scientists track and manage invasive species before they wreak havoc on ecosystems. Find an invasive species project near you and take action! ???? See our latest newsletter post to get started: https://conta.cc/4i9yMSZ #InvasiveSpeciesWeek The GLOBE Program Bugwood Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health

?? Teachers, we’ve got something special for you! ?? On February 26, 2025, join EarthEcho and SciStarter for a virtual Biodiversity Resource Share-a-thon! Whether you’re looking for new classroom tools or trying to find ways to get your students involved in real-world conservation efforts, this event has something for everyone. Highlights include: ?? OurEcho Challenge: Inspiring students to create projects to restore their communities ?? MacroBlitz: Empowering students to document aquatic macroinvertebrates and contribute to science ?? Instant Wild: Helping students identify and protect endangered species using real-time camera traps ?? And more! Plus, we’re highlighting Invasive Species Awareness Week—how you can teach students about these environmental threats. ?? Don’t miss this chance to level up your classroom resources. ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/eby48Tw6 #STEMEducation #Biodiversity #CommunityScience #EnvironmentalEducation #OurEchoChallenge #InvasiveSpecies #SciStarter

?? Discover the Hidden #Microbes in Your Home! ?? Did you know that unique, CO2-gobbling microbes might be living in everyday spots like your dishwasher, shower head, or AC drip tray? Join us LIVE on Feb 25 to learn how you can help scientists explore this microscopic frontier—all from home! The Extremophile Campaign #CitizenScience project involves searching for tiny, resilient microbes that thrive in extreme household environments. Scientists will analyze your findings, and if your sample is promising, you might even get a DNA sequencing kit to take your discovery to the next level! ?? When: Feb 25 | 2PM ET ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gbw4xxUG The Two Frontiers Project #Microbiology #Extremophiles #ScienceAtHome