iNaturalist - iNaturalist helps you identify the plants and animals around you.
eBird - record the birds you see in the field, and seamlessly link these observations with eBird--a global online database of bird records.
LeafSnaps - take a picture and identify the plants you see in your built and natural environment.
Zooniverse - The Zooniverse is the world’s largest and most popular platform for people-powered research across the scientific fields.
ArcGIS - this page offers a list and descriptions of user-friendly apps.
Are you keen to participate in the scientific process of learning about and protecting our natural and built environments? Some of the equipment available can support this work. Read on to learn more.
Our environment offers us so much to explore: mapping tree canopy in urban neighborhoods, creating a video documentary of community gardens; recording birdsong in urban, suburban, and rural parts of our state. The possibilities are seemingly endless. Here are some great resources to find your inspiration:
Citizen Science: Our Digital Earth: This text-based resource offers a rich explanation and discussion of ArcGIS in citizen science.
Field Recording Mistakes and How to Avoid Them. This 11'51" video provides practical 'getting started' advice for the video and audio recorder.