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crops CS @cropscs.bsky.social · 1d

The CROPS vision is that the next generation of #citizenscience activities fully realises its potential at a transnational level, with shared objectives targeted towards #EU Mission goals

Learn more and join our project: www.crops-cs.eu

#cropsCS

CROPS: curating, replicating, orchestrating, propagating citizen science

with shared objectives targeted towards the EU Mission goals

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OeAD Citizen Science @oeadcitizenscience.bsky.social · Sep 4

Im Projekt @cropscs.bsky.social ist ein neuer Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) zu #CitizenScience entwickelt worden, der sich an Lehrkräfte richtet, die ihre Schüler/innen aktiv in Forschung einbinden möchten. Das erste Modul startet am 13.10., die Teilnahme ist offen.

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Neuer Online-Kurs: Citizen Science im Schulunterricht

Es gibt einen neuen Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) zu Citizen Science, der sich an Lehrkräfte richtet, die ihre Schülerinnen und Schüler aktiv in Forschungsprojekte einbinden möchten.

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crops CS @cropscs.bsky.social · Aug 28

#CitizenScience is growing: are you in?

We're building tools, guidance & communities to help projects grow from local to EU-wide, fostering a modern, open-science ecosystem

Join us: tinyurl.com/26ehw75h

CROPS' family is growing, join us on www.crops-cs.eu

crops CS @cropscs.bsky.social · Aug 25

📷Want to make a real impact in your classroom, giving your students the tools to address global societal challenges?

Subscribe to the free online course:
From classroom to impact: Addressing societal challenges with #CitizenScience: tinyurl.com/9b7679fw

Addressing societal challenges with Citizen Science

Imagine your students monitoring ocean pollution, tracking local wildlife, testing air quality, analysing cancer data, or examining soil health nearby — all while contributing to real research.

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crops CS @cropscs.bsky.social · Jul 11

Want to bring real-world impact into your classroom?

Join the new online course “From Classroom to Impact: Addressing Societal Challenges with #CitizenScience”, designed to support teachers like you

📅 Registration open until 13 Oct 2025

tinyurl.com/9b7679fw

#EdTech #STEM

online course "from classroom to impact", learn more on www.crops-cs.eu

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IMPETUS4CS @impetus4cs.bsky.social · Jul 8

If you're in London this week, why not check out #IMPETUS4CS at #LDW!

Data Walkshop: Trustworthy data and data that builds trust

A ‘walkshop’ for community officers, researchers, or those in public services who communicate about data in creative ways.

londondataweek.org/ldw25-events...

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crops CS @cropscs.bsky.social · Jun 11

Save the Date! Registration opens June 16 for the Second Global Conference on #CitizenScience for Health, happening Nov 6–7, 2025 in Zurich! 🧬🌍

If you work in citizen science & health, this is your global forum.

📌 Don’t miss it : www.cs4health2025.uzh.ch/en.html

#CS4Health

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crops CS @cropscs.bsky.social · Jun 5

#CitizenScience is growing: are you in?

We're building tools, guidance & communities to help projects grow from local to EU-wide, fostering a modern, open-science ecosystem

Join us: tinyurl.com/26ehw75h

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IMPETUS4CS @impetus4cs.bsky.social · May 26

#Citizenscience Spotlight

🌱 @cropscs.bsky.social is scaling up citizen science across Europe—building inclusive communities, aligning with EU Mission goals, and boosting the impact of research through Horizon Europe.

crops-cs.eu

#CitizenScience #HorizonEU #CROPS #SciComm

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crops CS @cropscs.bsky.social · May 13

We are #cropsCS, a #EU project working to help #CitizenScience growth across Europe

We want to appraise current practices, build guidance for upscaling, and support communities across borders

🎯 But first — we need your insights. Fill out the survey: tinyurl.com/r895826e

Support Citizen Science growth taking our survey
www.crops-cs.eu

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crops CS @cropscs.bsky.social · Apr 30

Every month can be #CitizenScienceMonth!

With so many ongoig projects, engaged people, and sparkling ideas you can keep doing #CitizenScience every month of the year

Learn more on: www.crops-cs.eu

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crops CS @cropscs.bsky.social · Apr 22

On #WorldEarthDay let's discover what #CitizenScience can do for our planet

Get inspired: tinyurl.com/28m8uu8n

#CitizenScienceMonth

www.crops-cs.eu
World Earth Day
22 april
Let's discover citizen science contribution to the wellbeing of our planet

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European Citizen Science Association @ecsa.ngo · Apr 7

Let's celebrate the #WorldHealthDay! 🌱
#CitizenScience supports healthier communities.

🗓️ Don’t miss the upcoming #CS4Health conference where we’ll explore how community data shapes public health. #HealthForAll

more here: www.who.int/campaigns/wo...

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crops CS @cropscs.bsky.social · Apr 7

#CitizenScience news!

- Citizen Science Italia, events and working groups
- @PREP4BLUE: resources for #marine conservation projects
- #cropsCS: fill our Citizen Science survey tinyurl.com/r895826e

@ecsa.ngo @ecs.ngo

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crops CS @cropscs.bsky.social · Mar 24

Have you heard the #news?

We just launched a survey to explore #CitizenScience project's communication, networking building, funding strategies and more: tinyurl.com/yc8yns7r

This is your chance to support citizen science growth in Europe and beyond. Thank you for your help!

@ecsa.ngo

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crops CS @cropscs.bsky.social · Mar 21

Do you want to be part of this #CitizenScience working group?

Then register using the link below 👇

European Citizen Science project @ecs.ngo · Mar 20

Collaboration Group meeting April 1st (and it's not a joke!)
RIECS-Concept project

Help co-design the future of #CitizenScience in Europe and get to know the The RIECS-Concept project.
If you want to be part of this collaboration, register here: forms.gle/fiMBPJFYWj2A...

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crops CS @cropscs.bsky.social · Mar 19

We are #cropsCS, a EU project aiming to support the upscaling of #CitizenScience and we need support from our community!

Help us answering this survery and sharing it: forms.gle/ffvdbUgeV5m6...

The results will help us creating #communication and upscaling guidelines that will be for all

Growing citizen science- CROPS Qs

CROPS is a project funded by the European Union (GA 101131696) aspiring to support the transition of citizen science from small-scale to a Europe-wide level, moving it towards a modern, open-science ...

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crops CS @cropscs.bsky.social · Mar 13

OutBe is an innovative startup that offers sustainability services for companies.

They are in charge of CROPS propagation activities.

#CitizenScience #SciComm

Meet CROPS team
OutBe
Arianna Liconti
Propagation Lead

Meet CROPS team
OutBe
Diana Giaisa Rinaldi
Workshop designer

Meet CROPS team
OutBe
Federico Biguzzi
Project Officer for Citizen Science research

Meet CROPS team
OutBe
Nicola Vuolo
Social media manager and head of communication

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crops CS @cropscs.bsky.social · Mar 10

It's almost spring! 🌱

You can help scientists tracking the #SpringMigration of birds, butterflies and other #wildlife though #CitizenScience!

Find out how 👇

SciStarter @scistarter.bsky.social · Mar 9

🌿🐦 Spring Migration is Here!

As birds, butterflies, and other wildlife begin their spring migration, you can help scientists track their journey north! 🌍

🔴 Start tracking now! Learn more: scistarter.org/journey-north

#SpringMigration #JourneyNorth #CitizenScience

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crops CS @cropscs.bsky.social · Mar 8

On #internationalwomensday remember that #CitizenScience should be a place for equality to grow and spread.

Go on crops-cs.eu for inspirational examples among our partners and Citizen Science Champions.

Let's make equality and Citizen Science grow together

@ecsa.ngo @impetus4cs.bsky.social

International Women's Day
CROPS- growing citizen science

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crops CS @cropscs.bsky.social · Mar 6

Call for Science Communicators 👇

#scicomm #ScienceJournalism

CIC bioGUNE @cicbiogune.bsky.social · Mar 6

🚀 Calling Science Communicators!

#CICbioGUNE @brtaeus.bsky.social offers 4 science media projects on Cancer, Infectious, Metabolic & Rare diseases

Join @frontiersmedia.bsky.social @erc.europa.eu initiative & work with top scientists!

📅 Apply by May 6th!
🔗 ow.ly/NtSM50Va14O

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crops CS @cropscs.bsky.social · Mar 4

#Climate Research interactive network map!

Explore the connections among projects 👇

ESM2025 @esm2025.bsky.social · Mar 4

🧐 Curious about the #ClimateResearchNet? Our interactive network map is here!

🔍 See which research themes connect our different projects!
🌐 Start exploring now: bit.ly/climaterese...

Thanks to @eerie-project.bsky.social for this cool map!

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crops CS @cropscs.bsky.social · Mar 3

#CitizenScience news!

Watch the new episode: youtube.com/shorts/SG-2t...

- Share the Bean: A Citizen Science Experiment by @pulsesincrease.bsky.social
- Citizen science reveals urban gardeners' views

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crops CS @cropscs.bsky.social · Feb 27

Meet #cropsCS partners!

Ideas For Change designs disruptive businesses, new tourism realities, positive impact narratives, and new data-based systems.

In CROPS, they are looking for #CitizenScience projects with high potential for upscaling.

@ecsa.ngo @impetus4cs.bsky.social @ecs.ngo

Meet CROPS partners
Ideas For Change
Paola Zanchetta
Curation lead

Meet CROPS partners
Ideas For Change
Giovanni Maccani

Meet CROPS partners
Ideas For Change
Javier Creus

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crops CS @cropscs.bsky.social · Feb 26

Team at work!

#CitizenScience

IMPETUS4CS @impetus4cs.bsky.social · Feb 26

See the team at work in their #CSI video:

youtu.be/724CYiy9fnI

To learn how the #IMPETUS4CS accelerator could support your #citizenscience work, head over to our website to learn more about our ongoing call:

impetus4cs.eu/opencall/

We Are Students Tackling Environmental WASTE

YouTube video by IMPETUS for citizen science

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