How to Investigate Crop Circles

Crop circles are a fascinating phenomenon, but no one but their creators knows when or where one them will turn up. A network of circle hunters has formed to get the word out. Tap into this chain of information and keep your eyes on the crops. When a new crop circle forms, you'll be one of the first to know.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Visit the Crop Circle Connector website. This site was founded by crop circle investigators many years ago. They post pictures and information about every crop circle they hear about. The site is broken down by country, so it's easy to find information about your area as well as hot spots in England.

2. Check the Crop Circle News website. It offers news and information about crop circle investigators, conferences and all things related to crop circles. They also provide links to other popular sites and have an online forum. Sign in and ask questions while talking with others interested in this odd phenomena.

3. Visit the Circle Maker website for commentary and information by a group in England that claims to be responsible for many of the crop formations. Oddly enough, even they have a section on their website dedicated to the unexplained experiences they've had out in the fields.

4. Attend a Crop Circle conference. Meet investigators and learn about the world's crop circle hot spots. The largest conference event dedicated to this surreal subject is the Glastonbury Symposium. The conference is held annually in Glastonbury, England, not far from one of the world's largest crop circle hot spots.

5. Stay closer to home and attend the annual East Coast Crop Circle Conference held in Vermont. This conference is organized by individuals who coordinate tours to England. Many of the speakers come from the heart of crop circle country. Visit their Sacred Britain website for up-to-date information.

6. Visit a circle and talk to the investigators that come to explore the formation. See what investigators look for. Examine with them as they compare circles and try to determine if the formation is man-made.