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EU-funded project on Curating, Replicating, Orchestrating, and Propagating Citizen Science across Europe

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Did you know that #CitizenScience could contribute to 70% of global sustainability indicators?

Currently it is used only in 4% of cases, learn hoow to change that ๐Ÿ‘‡

27.01.2026 11:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Europe accelerates citizen science. How crops and scienceus projects are scaling up community-driven research across the continent

Europe accelerates citizen science. How crops and scienceus projects are scaling up community-driven research across the continent

#cropsCS and @ScienceUs_Eu reveal new approaches to scaling #citizenscience, empowering communities, researchers, and policymakers to jointly tackle the EU Missions

Learn how they can support your citizen science project: www.crops-cs.eu

@ecsa.ngo @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

27.01.2026 10:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A picture of a laptop showing some graphics and statistics

A picture of a laptop showing some graphics and statistics

Is #CitizenScience the future of official statistics?

New research by Fraisl et al. shows CS could support 60% of #SDG indicators usually captured by surveys. Itโ€™s time to move from "secondary source" to "essential tool" for global data.

Read: www.crops-cs.eu

@ecsa.ngo

20.01.2026 12:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Check out #CROPScs free resources for #CitizenScience!

Have a look at our Scalability Assessment Framework and Criteria developed by Ideas4Change: tinyurl.com/mu57at49

@ecsa.ngo

08.01.2026 11:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
No-jargon challenge. EP3. Arianna Liconti from OutBe.
YouTube video by cropsCS No-jargon challenge. EP3. Arianna Liconti from OutBe.

๐Ÿค” How do you explain what you do while working on #EUProjects without using technical terms? We challenged CROPS' partners to do it without using jargon.

In the third episode of our challenge we feature Arianna Liconti from OutBe, how did she go: youtu.be/yFd4UTaMp1Q

@ecsa.ngo #citizenscience

19.12.2025 15:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
No-jargon challenge. EP2. James Sprinks from Earthwatch Europe
YouTube video by cropsCS No-jargon challenge. EP2. James Sprinks from Earthwatch Europe

Is it possible to explain EU project's work without technical terms? We asked our project's partners to do so for CROPS' "No-jargon challenge".

In this episode, we feature James Sprinks from Earthwatch Europe

Watch now: youtu.be/ukGQYk2G-x4

#citizenscience @ecsa.ngo

09.12.2025 07:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Don't miss CROPS newsletter, subscribe now: www.crops-cs.eu

Don't miss CROPS newsletter, subscribe now: www.crops-cs.eu

๐Ÿ“ง Discover how #CitizenScience can grow across Europe: join our community.

CROPS #newsletter keeps you up to date with the latest tools, resources, and success stories about Citizen Science initiatives and growth.

Subscribe now: tinyurl.com/bdb5rbme

#cropsCS #EU

10.11.2025 07:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ฃ If you havenโ€™t sent your WCWW list from last weekend, thereโ€™s still time!
Please include your name + anyone who was with you, so we can add everyone to the roll of honour. ๐Ÿ…
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#wildlifeconservation #charity
#CommunityImpact #citizenscience #WCWW2025

04.11.2025 18:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If you are joining #ECSA2026 conference as a member/presenter registrations arz open until the 10th of November!

#citizenscience

03.11.2025 07:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This year, in addition to our general benefits, ECSA is making an ๐ž๐ฑ๐œ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ to individuals and organisations from ๐„๐” ๐ฆ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐–๐ข๐๐ž๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐œ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ!
By working together through citizen science, we can push boundaries and move closer to the horizon.
Find out more: www.ecsa.ngo/widening/

28.10.2025 10:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Scale Up: institutional changes achieved through the upscaled 
projects, which can become an integral part of a policy or approach

Scale Up: institutional changes achieved through the upscaled projects, which can become an integral part of a policy or approach

Which way is your #CitizenScience project going to grow?

Learn more about #upscaling potential and diverse paths your project can follow to increase its impact: tinyurl.com/mu57at49

28.10.2025 14:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#ECSA2026 conference registration for members and presenter opening now (October 27th) ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿป

#CitizenScience

27.10.2025 09:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
CROPS: curating, replicating, orchestrating, propagating citizen science

CROPS: curating, replicating, orchestrating, propagating citizen science

is that the next generation of citizen science activities fully realises its potential at a transnational level

is that the next generation of citizen science activities fully realises its potential at a transnational level

with shared objectives targeted towards the EU Mission goals

with shared objectives targeted towards the EU Mission goals

learn more: www.crops-cs.eu

learn more: www.crops-cs.eu

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

07.10.2025 13:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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 Lehrkrรคfte richtet, die ihre Schรผlerinnen und Schรผler aktiv in Forschungsprojekte einbinden mรถchten.

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

oead.at/de/studieren...

04.09.2025 11:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
CROPS' family is growing, join us on www.crops-cs.eu

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

#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

28.08.2025 11:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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 โ€” all while contributing to real research.

๐Ÿ“ทWant 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

25.08.2025 14:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
online course "from classroom to impact", learn more on www.crops-cs.eu

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

Want to bring real-world impact into your classroom?

Join the new online course โ€œFrom Classroom to Impact: Addressing Societal Challenges with #CitizenScienceโ€, designed to support teachers like you

๐Ÿ“… Registration open until 13 Oct 2025

tinyurl.com/9b7679fw

#EdTech #STEM

11.07.2025 10:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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If you're in London this week, why not check out #IMPETUS4CS at #LDW!

Data Walkshop: Trustworthy data and data that builds trust

A โ€˜walkshopโ€™ for community officers, researchers, or those in public services who communicate about data in creative ways.

londondataweek.org/ldw25-events...

08.07.2025 12:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The logo of the citizen science for health conference

The logo of the citizen science for health conference

Save the Date! Registration opens June 16 for the Second Global Conference on #CitizenScience for Health, happening Nov 6โ€“7, 2025 in Zurich! ๐Ÿงฌ๐ŸŒ

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

๐Ÿ“Œ Donโ€™t miss it : www.cs4health2025.uzh.ch/en.html

#CS4Health

11.06.2025 09:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
crops' family is growing, join us!

crops' family is growing, join us!

#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

05.06.2025 15:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Citizenscience Spotlight

๐ŸŒฑ @cropscs.bsky.social is scaling up citizen science across Europeโ€”building inclusive communities, aligning with EU Mission goals, and boosting the impact of research through Horizon Europe.

crops-cs.eu

#CitizenScience #HorizonEU #CROPS #SciComm

26.05.2025 08:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Support Citizen Science growth taking our survey
www.crops-cs.eu

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

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

๐ŸŽฏ But first โ€” we need your insights. Fill out the survey: tinyurl.com/r895826e

13.05.2025 08:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Another month full of Citizen Science

Another month full of Citizen Science

Inspire... engage

Inspire... engage

Don't stop, keep going

Don't stop, keep going

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

30.04.2025 09:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
www.crops-cs.eu
World Earth Day
22 april
Let's discover citizen science contribution to the wellbeing of our planet

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

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

Get inspired: tinyurl.com/28m8uu8n

#CitizenScienceMonth

22.04.2025 10:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Let's celebrate the #WorldHealthDay! ๐ŸŒฑ
#CitizenScience supports healthier communities.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Donโ€™t miss the upcoming #CS4Health conference where weโ€™ll explore how community data shapes public health. #HealthForAll

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

07.04.2025 13:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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#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

07.04.2025 09:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

24.03.2025 17:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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

Then register using the link below ๐Ÿ‘‡

21.03.2025 08:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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 ...

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

19.03.2025 10:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Meet CROPS team
OutBe
Arianna Liconti
Propagation Lead

Meet CROPS team OutBe Arianna Liconti Propagation Lead

Meet CROPS team
OutBe
Diana Giaisa Rinaldi
Workshop designer

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 Federico Biguzzi Project Officer for Citizen Science research

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

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

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

They are in charge of CROPS propagation activities.

#CitizenScience #SciComm

13.03.2025 08:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

@cropscs is following 20 prominent accounts