Download - A brief orientation to iNaturalist
BioBlitz: an intensive survey of a defined area, inventorying as many species as possible in a
short amount of time.
Anacostia River watershed boundaries
Any plant/animal/
fungi observations make in these bounds from Sept 21-24 will count!
A brief orientation to
Carrie E. Seltzer, Ph.D.
Anacostia Watershed Society’s
Watershed Wednesday Happy Hour
September 13, 2017
Turn your photos into data
iNaturalist, CC BY
iNaturalist is a website and mobile app
C.E. Seltzer, National Geographic. CC BY
iNaturalist helps you…
• Share photos of living things (plants, animals, fungi, etc.)
• Explore observations from around the world
• Get help identifying what you saw
• Connect with other nature lovers
• And more!
C.E. Seltzer, CC BY
C.E. Seltzer, CC BY
C.E. Seltzer, CC BY
C.E. Seltzer, National Geographic. CC BY
This is a powerful network!
Scott Loarie, iNaturalist
Next steps
• Try the app on your phone now and ask for help!
• Search for “Anacostia” and join the projects
• Come to a training 10-12 on Saturday at the Aquatic Resources Education Center in Anacostia Park
• Explore & share what you observe!
C.E. Seltzer, CC BY
C.E. Seltzer, National Geographic. CC BY