iNaturalist Training

06/11/2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET

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Summary

Learn to use iNaturalist as a tool for community science, to identify plants and animals, and to explore the phenology of the natural world.

Description

iNaturalist is a community of nature enthusiasts who connect through a powerful online application capable of logging natural history observations, identifying species, and reporting through time and space. We'll cover the basics in this free online program, including:

  • How to make an observation on your iOs or android device;
  • How to make an observation from the website;
  • How to curate your feed;
  • How to view phenological data;
  • How to use iNaturalist to identify plants, animals, fungus and more; and
  • How to participate in projects and contribute to scientific research.

Once registered, you'll receive instructions to join the Zoom program by phone or by computer. We strongly recommend participating by computer as this program will contain detailed example and instructional images.