Jumpstart Nature
#5: Every Observation a Discovery: How iNaturalist Changes Lives and Changes Science
Apr 22, 2024
Jennifer Rycenga, a humanities professor and iNaturalist user, shares how the app connects people to nature. Topics include integrating iNaturalist into language classes, discovering species, participating in the City Nature Challenge, and embracing nature. Learn how this technology transforms lives and contributes to global conservation efforts.
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- iNaturalist app enables global community of nature enthusiasts and citizen scientists to contribute valuable data for science and conservation efforts.
- iNaturalist fosters curiosity and learning among students, integrating natural history into language classes for fun bug safaris.
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The Power of iNaturalist App in Connecting People with Nature
The iNaturalist app revolutionizes our connection to the natural world by making species identification accessible to all through a simple photo capture and AI-driven identification process. With nearly 4 million users worldwide, iNaturalist has evolved into a global community of nature enthusiasts and citizen scientists contributing valuable data for science and conservation efforts.
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