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2026-02-19
Blowing Snow Call for Observations Extended through March
Help scientists locate a phenomenon after a snow event. Blowing snow can be lifted tens to hundreds of meters off the ground. If you experience such conditions, take photos of the sky and the horizon using the GLOBE Observer app’s Clouds tool.  >>

2026-02-19
GLOBE Mission Earth Introduction to GLOBE Course Update
The online course “GLOBE SPARKS: Supporting Practice, Awareness, Research, and Knowledge for Science,” created by GLOBE Mission Earth, has been updated to reflect the December changes to GLOBE accounts and training.  >>

2026-02-18
Join GLOBE Mission Earth Urban Heat Island Intensive Observation Period (UHI-IOP) March 2026
GLOBE Mission Earth invites educators, citizen scientists, and students all over the world to participate in the UHI-IOP throughout March.  >>

2026-02-18
GLOBE Data in Downloadable CSV Format
GLOBE community members can now download all protocol datasets and GLOBE sites (1995-August 2025) in CSV format.  >>

2026-02-13
Thank You, 2026 VSS Participants!
The 2026 Virtual Science Symposium (VSS) submission window closed on 30 January, with an impressive 340 projects submitted from teams across all six GLOBE regions. Thank you to all participants, especially the dedicated educator mentors, STEM professionals, and volunteer STEM reviewers who make this program possible.  >>

2026-02-09
New Accessible eTraining Material
We are excited to announce that the original, in-depth GLOBE Protocol eTraining PowerPoints now have accessible PDF versions available for download.  >>

2026-02-09
Don't Miss Out on These Upcoming GLOBE Events: February Edition
Find all the upcoming GLOBE events in one easy-to-read list! Don't miss any of these great opportunities to learn about GLOBE work and connect with other GLOBE members.  >>

2026-01-20
2026 Conference for Advancing Participatory Sciences (CAPS): Looking for GLOBE Presenters 
Learn about a 2026 Conference for Advancing Participatory Sciences (CAPS) GLOBE session titled, “Looking for Sustainability in an Age of Uncertainty: GLOBE after 30,” and the invitation for GLOBE members to present at the session.  >>

2026-01-15
GLOBE Student Vloggers Talk About Ecological Disruptions
From the vast grasslands of Africa to the lush rainforests of Thailand, the GLOBE student vloggers have shared vlogs that give an insight into the unique biomes in which they live. In this next series of videos, our vloggers dive into the ecological disruptions that impact the complex ecosystem around them.  >>

2026-01-15
Update to Secchi Disk Water Transparency Protocol and Data Entry
The Secchi Disk Water Transparency protocol has been updated to improve accuracy and consistency in Secchi Disk water transparency measurements. Be sure to review the changes in the Secchi Disk Transparency Field Guide or the Water Transparency - Using a Secchi Disk eTraining to ensure accurate data collection.  >>