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Overview
- Group size20 people
Learn how to turn everyday outdoor moments into real community science. You’ll get hands-on with the iNaturalist app as we explore the plants and animals that make Florida so special. In this interactive workshop, you’ll practice making observations, identifying species, and contributing to ongoing mapping and inventory projects that help scientists better understand Florida’s unique environment. Along the way, you’ll discover how many different animal and plant families call our local outdoors home and how your photos and notes can support conservation efforts. By the end of the session, you’ll have the skills to use iNaturalist confidently, a deeper connection to your local ecosystem, and the excitement to keep exploring and sharing your findings with the world. Please download the free iNaturalist app from your app store before arriving. This class is beginner-friendly and open to all experience levels. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. About our speaker: Sarah Davis is a 4-H Agent with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, part of a statewide teaching and research organization focused on agriculture, natural resources, and community education. She specializes in engaging youth and families in hands-on outdoor learning and community science.
Notes
Bring your family and join UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota 4-H Agent Sarah Davis to learn the basics of using iNaturalist. Learn how to use the app as we explore the outdoor world and learn how to part of ongoing species mapping and inventory. Discover the wonders of nature, make observations and learn how to be a contributor to iNaturalist. In this hands-on workshop, you will become an ecologist and conduct your own community science study. Learn how to use the community science tool iNaturalist to collect ecological data and learn about the outdoor world. Learn about the animal and plant families that call the outdoors home. Download the iNaturalist from your app store before arrival. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. By the end of the workshop, you'll emerge with newfound eco talents, a passion for discovering Florida’s unique environment, and the confidence to share your findings with the world. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is a federal-state-county partnership dedicated to developing knowledge in agriculture, human and natural resources, and the life sciences. It is a teaching, research, and Extension scientific organization focused on agriculture and natural resources.
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