Citizen Science
Everyone can take part in science at The Natural History Museum of Denmark
'Citizen Science' invites everyone to participate in the process of scientific projects. The scientific topics, as well as the ways in which you can take part, vary from project to project.
Read more about our Citizen Science-projects here and learn how you can get involved.
Information about all species in Denmark in one place: Arter (Species). Here you can share the species you have observed and see what species others have found.
Who can participate: Everyone
Status: The project is active
Learn more: www.arter.dk
In Next Generation Lab we teach and work with new and advanced methods in the natural science to enlighten our understanding of our ancient history.
Who can participate: High school students
Status: The project is active
Learn more: www.NextGenerationLab.dk
Have you seen a ringed bird?
THE RINGING SCHEME
Bird ringing is an important tool in understanding the biology of birds. You can contribute to bird conservation by reporting observations of ringed birds.
Who can participate: Everyone
Status: The project is active
Learn more: https://rc.ku.dk/
Track the onset of spring
DANMARK UDFORSKER
Explore the arrival of spring in Denmark and help us learn how species adapt to environmental and climatic changes.
Who can participate: Everyone
Status: The project is active
Learn more: https://forskning.snm.ku.dk/citizen-science/udforsk/
Real scientific data for your teaching
FORSKERDATA
With scientific data and authentic relevant methods, we will open science to students and teachers.
Who can participate: Primary- and high school students
Status: The project is active
Learn more: https://snm.ku.dk/skoletjenesten/materialer/forskerdata/
Find DNA-traces in water samples
DNA & LIV
All organisms leave DNA-traces wherever they are. In DNA & Liv (DNA & Life) students analyze water samples for environmental-DNA (eDNA) to find out which species are present at the location where the sample was collected.
Who can participate: High school students
Status: The project is active
Learn more: www.dnaogliv.dk
Sample flying insects by car nets
THE INSECT MOBILE
Help researchers get a better understanding of the flying insect diversity across Denmark by driving around with a big net on your car.
Who can participate: Anyone with access to a car
Status: The project is active
Learn more: https://insektmobilen.snm.ku.dk/en/
Map the Danish fish biodiversity
THE DANISH FISH ATLAS
Since 2006 fishermen, anglers and researchers have worked to map the fish biodiversity of Denmark.
Who can participate: Everyone
Status: The project is active
Learn more: https://fiskeatlas.ku.dk/
Learn more about Danish fungi
ATLAS OF DANISH FUNGHI
Show others which fungi you find and get help in determining unknown species.
Who can participate: Everyone
Status: The project is active
Learn more: https://svampe.databasen.org/en/
Explore city wildlife
WILD COPENHAGEN
Explore the urban biodiversity in Copenhagen and learn about the many wild species that have adapted to life in the city.
Who could participate: Anyone living in or moving around Copenhagen
Status: The project has ended
Learn more: https://forskning.snm.ku.dk/citizen-science/vildkbh/
Look for spiders in your home
THE HOME DWELLING SPIDERS OF DENMARK
Help masters student Frederik with his thesis by sharing pictures of spiders in your home.
Who could participate: Everyone
Status: The project has ended
Learn more: https://forskning.snm.ku.dk/citizen-science/de-danske-husboende-edderkopper/
Detect amphibian DNA in water
REAL SCIENCE
A nationwide study conducted by high school students using environmental DNA samples to investigate and understand the diversity of amphibians living in lakes and streams.
Who could participate: High school students
Status: The project has ended
Learn more: www.realscience.snm.ku.dk
Monitor biodiversity in Danish waters
DNA PÅ FORKANT
In DNA på Forkant Danish high school students will be an active part of the research at the museum. Students help collect and analyze environmental-DNA samples to monitor invasive, rare and toxic species in the Danish fjords. The project is in collaboration with Foreningen af Danske Biologer (The union of Danish biologists) and a collaborative of high schools where DNA laboratories will be established.
Who can participate: High school students and teachers
Status: The project begins in the summer of 2022
Learn more: www.dnapåforkant.dk (in danish)
Explore the ants of Denmark
THE ANT HUNT
With a simple experiment, everyone had the opportunity to help explore the ant species of Denmark.
Who could participate: Primary school students and children families
Status: The project has ended
Learn more: www.myrejagten.snm.ku.dk