- Resources for Observing
- Join the DC area 2024 project on iNaturalist
- iNat vs iNot : Does this observation belong in the City Nature Challenge? Fun quiz!
- Getting Started on iNaturalist: helpful info from the source
- 1-1/2 Minute Video iNaturalist Tutorial
- More Video Tutorials
- 10-minute Intro Video to the DC Area City Nature Challenge
- Webinar Recording: iNaturalist 101: Exploring Biodiversity at Home (50 min, 2020)
- Webinar Recording: How to Take Quality Photos for iNaturalist (82 min, 2020)
- Webinar Recording: Be a Champion during the City Nature Challenge! (85 min, 2023)
- How to Take Good Photos for iNaturalist: Pocket-sized guide
- How to Record Good Audio for iNaturalist: Recording identifiable bird, frog, insect sounds
- Resources for Identifying
- 3-Minute Video on Identifying Observations
- Identify CNC-DC 2023 Observations (Log in to iNaturalist first) Practice identifying! Here are all of last year’s observations that still need ID help. To quickly scroll through observations, click on one and then use the right arrow key to reach the next. See keyboard icon in lower left corner for other keyboard shortcuts.
- Webinar Recording: City Nature Challenge Virtual ID Party (108 min, 2020) Tips & tricks on species identifications and using iNaturalist desktop functions
- Monthly Virtual ID events: Monthly Zoom meetings (second Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm) convene DC-area iNaturalist users to focus on increasing our identification skills. We learn about special topics such as galls, the mustard family, and pollinators, and sometimes we have work sessions to identify finds in our area. Join our Google Group to receive notices about upcoming ID nights! Register for any event using this form.
- Index of all previous ID night recordings and handouts
- Join a virtual ID party focusing on this year’s observations! Pick up tips and tricks on using iNat to complement your own nature knowledge, and when you are ready join a breakout room to work with otherson ID’s. All experience levels are welcome! Join the Zoom meeting Tuesday April 30 and/or Thursday May 2, 7-8:30pm.