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Initiated in 2012, the San Diego Citizen Science Network seeks to connect scientists, land managers, formal and informal educators, and community members to improve opportunities for citizen science in San Diego. Browse the site to learn more about how you can contribute to local research efforts by doing the things you already love. Science matters, and your participation in local citizen science projects can make a huge difference!

San Diego Citizen Science Expo

As a research hub and an incredibly diverse ecological treasure, San Diego is home to many citizen science projects and programs. The San Diego Citizen Science Expo is an event to encourage San Diegans to explore the diverse research projects that need public support. Explore the science happening in San Diego and find out how…

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Citizen Science in San Diego

In addition to the San Diego Citizen Science Expo, there are a LOT of activities to keep San Diegans busy. Learn more about the San Diego Citizen Science Expo View the list of San Diego Citizen Science Programs.

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Citizen Science Resources

Starting a citizen science project can be hard. Here are some resources that can help. In person: San Diego Citizen Science Network meetings. Please see the calendar for upcoming/scheduled meetings, or browse our archive of past meetings. On twitter useful hashtags #citizenscience, #citsci, #citscichat Cit Sci tweeps to follow @coopsciscoop, @iamcitsci, @citsciassoc, @mark2cure on Facebook…

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Upcoming Events

  • Water Quality Monitoring--RiverWatch East May 20, 2022 at 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Come join the RiverWatch team in East County and learn how we monitor the water quality of the San Diego River! The Team uses a compact electronic sonde to collect real-time data on things like dissolved oxygen content, acidity, and the nutrient content of the water at 15 different locations along the River. This is…

What’s new

  • Join us for our potluck dinner this Monday monthly meeting!! Bring a dish, try several dishes! April 28, 2022
  • Mixer, Potluck and California Mushroom!!! April 20, 2022
  • San Diego’s Rattlesnakes, and What to Do When They’re on Your Property April 14, 2022