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