It’s almost Valentine’s Day. Cuddle up with these five projects–and one book–that we love!
They are waiting for you with open arms.
Xoxo,
The SciStarter Team
You’re probably science-savvy enough to know that the seat of love is in the brain, not the heart. But do you really want to send a romantic card that says “I (brain) you!” We thought not.
So follow your heart to the Health eHeart (get it?) project, where you and your SO can share data that will help scientists reduce heart disease.
Location: Global
It was Chaucer, inspired by birds, who first put romance into Valentine’s Day:
For this was on seynt Valentynes day
When every foul comyth there to chese his make.
Despite his abominable spelling, Chaucer’s poultry poetry led to Valentine’s Day becoming the day of love. So it’s only fitting that the Great Backyard Bird Count, or GBBC as the cool kids call it, happens Valentine’s Day weekend. Don’t miss it!
Location: Global
Like fuzzy Cupids, bees flit about flowers and play matchmaker, uniting lovelorn, root-bound plants with their distant soulmates. By signing up for Bumble Bee Watch, you can practice positive voyeurism by patiently watching for bees’ floral liaisons and capturing them with your digital camera.
Location: North America
Presenting your significant other with a showy collection of plants’ mating structures might be the least subtle way to say “I love you,” but it certainly is popular!
This Valentine’s Day, why not pair your bouquet with an invitation to join Journey North? Together, you’ll sally forth into the great outdoors to find emerging blossoms to help track changes in nature, and, just maybe, true love.
Location: Global
Frustrated lovers all over the world are unable to enjoy a romantic evening under the twinkling stars of the Milky Way because of the glare of light pollution. It’s a problem not only for people, but for wildlife and plants, too! Join the Dark Sky Program to track this scourge with your cell phone.
Location: Global
Our new book is out! The Field Guide to Citizen Science: How You Can Contribute to Scientific Research and Make a Difference is now available in bookstores and online!
We’re thrilled to see such positive reviews. Most importantly, we hope you enjoy it. We poured our hearts into it. (Last Valentine’s pun!)
You can order the book today.
Check out SciStarter’s online and printable monthly calendar of events and holidays linked to relevant citizen science projects.
In our new podcast episode, we spotlight the citizen science campus at North Carolina State University. Listen today!
Discover more citizen science on the SciStarter calendar. Did you know your SciStarter dashboard helps you track your contributions to projects? Complete your profile to access free tools. Want even more citizen science? Check out SciStarter’s Project Finder! With citizen science projects spanning every field of research, task and age group, there’s something for everyone!
