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Participate in Real Research During Citizen Science Month
Every contribution during April 2026 counts toward 2.50 million Acts of Science!
Anyone can do Acts of Science by participating in a citizen science project or event. You can participate on your own, with friends, or as part of a live or local gathering.
No experience is required.
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You can participate in any of the ways below.
All count toward the shared goal of 2.50 million Acts of Science.
Join a Citizen Science Project
Participate in projects about nature, space, health, climate, and history. Anytime, anywhere.
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Attend virtual or in-person events hosted by libraries, museums, schools, and community groups.
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Acts of Science: Connected
New in 2026! One project. Two Hours. Many locations. Collective impact on science.
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Whether you participate for five minutes or five hours, every Act of Science counts.
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Participation in SciStarter Affiliate Projects is tracked automatically. SciStarter Affiliate projects are marked with a
Coming soon: Report any Act of Science using the Report Acts tab. You do not need an account on SciStarter to use the Report tool.
Sharing your experience helps inspire others and social media posts count as Acts of Science. Post a photo using #ActsofScience to appear on the Wall of Fame.
Participants who participate in and report Acts of Science are eligible for prizes and recognition during Citizen Science Month.
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Citizen science is more fun together.
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First Shoreline BioBlitz event!
04/01/2025, 1:00 PM CDT to 2:00 PM CDT
Putnam County Public Library District - Granville Branch214 S. McCoy StreetGranville, IL, 61326
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Signature Event
Color Our World with Citizen Science: From Space to Sea
04/01/2025, 1:00 PM CDT to 2:00 PM CDT
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Color Our World with Citizen Science: From Space to Sea
04/01/2025, 1:00 PM CDT to 2:00 PM CDT
Online
FEB
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First Shoreline BioBlitz event!
04/01/2025, 1:00 PM CDT to 2:00 PM CDT
Putnam County Public Library District - Granville Branch214 S. McCoy StreetGranville, IL, 61326
FEB
2
Color Our World with Citizen Science: From Space to Sea
04/01/2025, 1:00 PM CDT to 2:00 PM CDT
Online
FEB
1
First Shoreline BioBlitz event!
04/01/2025, 1:00 PM CDT to 2:00 PM CDT
Putnam County Public Library District - Granville Branch214 S. McCoy StreetGranville, IL, 61326
FEB
2
Color Our World with Citizen Science: From Space to Sea
04/01/2025, 1:00 PM CDT to 2:00 PM CDT
Online
FEB
1
First Shoreline BioBlitz event!
04/01/2025, 1:00 PM CDT to 2:00 PM CDT
Putnam County Public Library District - Granville Branch214 S. McCoy StreetGranville, IL, 61326
FEB
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Color Our World with Citizen Science: From Space to Sea
04/01/2025, 1:00 PM CDT to 2:00 PM CDT
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Projects Picked by Staff
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Archaeology Dig at Roman Bathhouse at Hadrian's Wall
Excavate the largest Roman building along Hadrian's Wall
United StatesIndoors
Esitimated time to Act: 14
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picked by: Darlene C.
“Project Squirrel is a fun starter project for those who love animals. Squirrels seem to be everywhere and they're just so darned cute.”
MySwan
Contribute to research on the behavior and movement of swans.
Global, anywhere and anytime!Online
Esitimated time to Act: 14
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picked by: Emma G.
“Stop looking at me, swan!!”
Archaeology Dig at Roman Bathhouse at Hadrian's Wall
Excavate the largest Roman building along Hadrian's Wall
At a location (see map)Outdoors
Esitimated time to Act: 14
View project
picked by: Caroline N.
“When I was a child I wanted to be a dinosaur. But then my dad told me to grow up.”
Archaeology Dig at Roman Bathhouse at Hadrian's Wall
Excavate the largest Roman building along Hadrian's Wall
At a location (see map)Outdoors
Esitimated time to Act: 14
View project
picked by: Caroline N.
“When I was a child I wanted to be a dinosaur. But then my dad told me to grow up.”
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