Come take an active part in science! We invite you to upload observations, monitor wildlife species, contribute to scientific research and develop projects of your your own. Join us in advancing knowledge, promoting data-based decisions and preserving nature. The Israel Center for Citizen Science is the home of citizen science projects in the fields of biodiversity and the environment.
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Enjoy and discover nature all around you. Observe flora and fauna using iNaturalist – every observation you make can contribute to nature conservation and Israeli science.
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We believe that science belongs to everyone. All our data is available and transparent for you and can be viewed and downloaded in a variety of advanced tools. The entry is not for scientists only.
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Citizen Science Projects
National Butterfly Monitoring Scheme in Israel
Collecting observations of butterflies with systematic monitoring every two weeks at fixed sites, by trained volunteers. The purpose of the project is to enrich the scientific information about the butterflies…
Sharks in Israel
Collecting sightings of sharks and batoids in the Mediterranean and Red Seas through Facebook, with the aim of describing the distribution and diversity of sharks and bats in Israel and…
Backyard Bird Count
Raise your head and join us for the annual bird count in urban areas all over the country. All you need is 10 free minutes, affection for birds and a…
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News, publications and research
The 41st Israeli Lepidopterists’ society Conference
The 41st Israeli Lepidopterists’ society conference was held in September 2024, where findings from the national monitoring program, the large butterfly count, and various studies based on the monitoring program data were presented.
Citizen science to promote ecological research and nature conservation
At the Zoology Association’s annual conference for 2024, a session was held on the use of citizen science and social networks for ecological research and nature conservation. The summary of the lectures in the session is presented.