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Five ways to integrate citizen science into your New Year's Resolutions

Engage in citizen science projects this New Year and explore research like baking sourdough and observing local trees.

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Happy New Year! We resolve to make it easier than ever for you to discover and engage in research that needs you. Here are simple ways to integrate citizen science into your own resolutions.

Cheers!

The SciStarter Team

Resolution 1: Bake

From the creators of the global Sourdough Project, wherein 500 people sent in sourdough starters from all over the world, we have New Year, New Bread.Share your sourdough successes with others and help scientists learn how breads baked from different sourdough starters can vary using a common recipe.

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Location: Global

Resolution 2: Observe a Tree

The project A Tree's Life keeps tabs on Red Maple trees as they grow throughout the years. Using a provided dendrometer, you can observe the growth of a tree in your own yard to learn how climate and urbanization affect tree growth and health.

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Location: North America

Resolution 3: Exercise

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