iNaturalist

iNaturalist is a place where you can record what you see in nature, meet other nature lovers, and learn about the natural world. From hikers to hunters, birders to beach-combers, the world is filled with naturalists, and many of us record what we find. What if all those observations could be shared online? You might discover someone who finds beautiful wildflowers at your favorite birding spot, or learn about the birds you see on the way to work. If enough people recorded their observations, it would be like a living record of life on Earth that scientists and land managers could use to monitor changes in biodiversity, and that anyone could use to learn more about nature. (Content modified from iNaturalist website).

Project Attributes

Institutions Involved 
Web-based Platform

Setting
Can be done anywhere

Participant Activities
Collect data

Timing
Ongoing

Social Configuration
Group Participation
Individual Participation