12 Best Citizen Science Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Welcome to the Citizen Science Show, a place to share stories of purpose about ecology. We explore the diverse activities of passionate people who record observations, gather empirical evidence and use technology to uncover scientific proof for positive social, cultural and political change. We hope that these stories will inspire and encourage you to take action and become a Citizen Scientist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Connecting Citizens to Science (CCS) is a global health and development podcast that brings together research, practice and lived experience to examine complex health challenges and inequities. Through open conversation, the podcast amplifies the voices of those most affected and explores how global health issues are understood and addressed in real-world settings. Each episode is led by an expert guest co-host who brings subject expertise and practical insight to ground the discussion in current realities. Conversations feature people working on the front lines of global health, including community members, health workers, researchers, and implementers driving change. Since launching in 2022, host Dr Kim Ozano and guest co-hosts from across the globe have published more than 80 episodes, reaching listeners in 128 countries. Search 'Connecting Citizens to Science' on YouTube or your preferred podcast platform to subscribe and hear new episodes as they are released. We welcome conversations with researchers, practitioners and organisations whose work aligns with the podcast's focus on equity, participation and global health. To explore collaboration, contact The Stop, Collaborate and Listen Agency e: ****@theSCLagency.co.uk Intro music: Mike Donnelly more

Short episodes, real projects, practical insights. The ScienceUs Podcast explores how researchers and communities across Europe are working together through citizen science to make research more open, collaborative, and impactful. Whether you're a researcher or simply curious about how science works in practice, this podcast offers accessible insights and concrete examples from across Europe. The ScienceUs Podcast is produced as part of the ScienceUs project, a Horizon Europe initiative funded by the European Union. more

Embark on a magical adventure into the wonders of your backyard with 'The Backyard Naturalists' podcast. Whether you're a curious nature lover or a seasoned enthusiast, our show is your ticket to discovering the enchanting world of your own outdoor space. Join us on a journey of discovery as we celebrate the beauty of your backyard and explore a wide range of fascinating topics. Learn how to transform your little piece of nature into a haven for local wildlife, and discover the joy of citizen science by participating in events like the Great Backyard Bird Count. We'll guide you in creating a thriving ecosystem right at home by using native plants. Discover which fascinating creatures share your area, and learn how to attract specific bird species to your garden. We'll also delve into the world of raptors, both common and rare, that inhabit the Greater Charlotte region, and witness the mesmerizing spectacle of spring and fall bird migrations. But that's not all! We'll also introduce you to the magical world of plants that attract butterflies and so much more. Join us in unlocking the hidden treasures within your very own backyard and nurturing a deeper connection with the natural world. more

Join two crazy cats as we take you on a journey of environmental restoration, GIS, and citizen science!

Citizen Science, a podcast from SciStarter, spotlights the many ways communities are exploring and changing the world around them through public participation in science. more

The Spark Bird Project is an ongoing community science initiative designed to gather, share, and study the stories of people's passion for birds. Research findings go directly back to community partners to inform their efforts towards inclusively sparking and sustaining birders. Learn more and share your story at www.spark-bird.org! more

Northern Wings, the official podcast of the Northern Arizona Audubon Society (NAAS), explores the beauty of birds and the habitats they depend on across northern Arizona. Join host Matt Anderson and guests from NAAS, researchers, and fellow bird enthusiasts as they share birding tips, inspiring conservation stories, and insights on safeguarding birds and the places they need. Learn about Important Bird Areas, habitat restoration, citizen science projects, and how you can take action for birds in your community. Whether you're a lifelong birder or just curious about nature, Northern Wings helps you connect with the birds of northern Arizona and the places they rely on. Learn more about NAAS at : northernarizonaaudubon.org more

You've been selected for a top-secret training mission with Nurdle Patrol. Strange plastic pellets—called nurdles—are turning up in oceans, rivers, and lakes. They're small, sneaky, and causing serious harm.​In this eight-part audio course, you'll learn how to track them down. With guidance from your lead agent Marshall and real-life scientist Jace Tunnell, you'll complete field missions, identify nurdles in the wild, collect data, and report to Nurdle Patrol HQ.Join a real science mission. Real impact. And the planet is counting on you.Ready to earn your badge? Your mission starts now. more

Exploring Citizen Science is a podcast that explores the world of Citizen Science, as a discipline and philosophy. Host and journalist Alexander Damiano Ricci travels across Europe and holds interviews with researchers and project managers who are part of the COESO research project. Alexander Damiano embarks on this journey driven by the feeling that, over the past few years, science and experts appear to have experienced a sort of backlash from society. In fact, the host believes that many citizens distrust experts and scientific knowledge out front. Yet, the discipline of Citizen Science says it aims at opening the doors of science to everyone. Within Citizen Science projects citizens can become knowledge producers themselves, just like researchers. So the question is: can Citizen Science help to (re)connect research and society?Listen Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

The Constructing Scientific Communities Project explores citizen science in the 19th and 21st centuries. It brings together historical and literary research in the nineteenth century with contemporary scientific practice, looking at the ways in which patterns of popular communication and engagement in nineteenth-century science can offer models for current practice. The project is based at the Universities of Oxford and Leicester, in partnership with three significant scientific institutions: the Natural History Museum; the Hunterian Museum at the Royal College of Surgeons, and the Royal Society. We look at innovative ways of breaking through the public/professional divide. Drawing on historical research, the project works to develop new tools to enable better systems of exchange between professional science, and this growing army of volunteers. more

A compilation of stories from the European-funded project CROPS exploring the human experience and behind the scenes of citizen science projects that made a difference in Europe, through the stories of the communities who are breaking the barrier between science and society. For each European mission, we have set out to find the most groundbreaking stories of literal 'Champions' of citizen science, volunteers, policy-makers, scientists, athletes and all people who have elevated public participation in science across Europe. Discover how everyone can be a champion of scientific research. more