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GLOBE Observer Connect

Learn about the latest updates to GLOBE Observer Trees to collect information about tree type in the GO Connect on 20 March!

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A winter scene of trees with snow and a mostly frozen pond, surrounded by a yellow circle with the text,

Snow View Intensive Observation Period

Join the Snow View Intensive Observation Period for the month of February and share your view of snow (or lack of snow)!

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The 30 Years of GLOBE: Comparing Data Past and Present badge with history photos from GLOBE, including a group of students lying in a circle around GLOBE written on the ground, various people in canoes on a pond, a large inflatable globe and lighted paper lanterns being held up around it, a cake that says Happy Earth Day and an image of the Earth, and a hand holding up a phone with a landing screen from the GLOBE Observer app.

Thirty Years of GLOBE!

GLOBE is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year! We're celebrating by comparing GLOBE data past and present.

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Screens of the GLOBE Observer app showing the notification on the home screen when a data request is available for the current area, the listing of the science data requests at your location and nearby, and the map of data collection areas for requests.

Localized Data Requests

The GLOBE Observer app now features a mechanism to alert volunteers when data are specifically needed at or near their location.

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A screenshot of the new My Achievements page in the GLOBE Observer app showing badges for observations and streaks (in this case for Land Cover), and a photo of NASA Astronaut Megan McArthur holding up her phone to show off her achievements earned while using the GLOBE Observer app.

Badges and Streaks - New in GLOBE Observer!

Keep track of your contributions to GLOBE with the new My Achievements section in the GLOBE Observer app.

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What is GLOBE Observer?

A citizen science app allowing volunteers in GLOBE countries to take observations and contribute to the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) community
A way to collect data to track changes in the environment in support of Earth system science research, and interpret NASA and other satellite data
An open data set available to scientists, and supporting students of all ages in doing real scientific research through the GLOBE Program

Download the app and follow the instructions to get started. Always follow guidelines from your local officials, and only participate in GLOBE activities or use the GLOBE Observer app if it is safe to do so.

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What are GLOBE Observers up to?

Watch the recording of the latest GLOBE Observer Connect session to hear from volunteers collecting data, community members and educators creating projects and teaching others, and scientists and researchers using GLOBE data. See what's coming next in the monthly series on the GO Connect event page.