Angiosperm Diversity in Pollination Systems
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28 Aug 2024 | Contributor(s): Jana Vamosi, Mindi Summers, Justine Doll, Cristopher Albor, Maria Baboi, Sarah Adams, Samuel Young | doi:10.25334/QQYT-7050
This activity is designed for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students engaged in ecology and biodiversity sustainability studies. This activity will explore how plant-pollinator interactions can provide an estimate of ecosystem health. We will learn the parts of basic interaction...
Downloading and Visualizing Project Data from the iNaturalist Database
03 Jun 2024 | Contributor(s): Justine Doll, Maria Baboi, Mindi Summers, Jana Vamosi, Cristopher Albor | doi:10.25334/1ZWR-2276
In this activity you will learn how to create a query, export, and download data from iNaturalist; load data into R; explore pollinator-plant interactions with R, and create heat map, bipartite, and bipartiteD3 networks in R.
Orthoptera of Alberta: Visual Guide to Common Terrestrial Families (Adults)
24 May 2024 | Contributor(s): Gabi Gee, Mindi Summers | doi:10.25334/4S0Y-2052
A visual guide to common Orthoptera families found in Alberta created for undergraduate students and those new to insect identification. Visual images and descriptions are provided for key features and terminology needed to identify common adult grasshoppers, katydids, and true crickets to...
Odonata of Alberta: Visual Guide to Common Terrestrial Families (Adults)
24 May 2024 | Contributor(s): Gabi Gee, Mindi Summers | doi:10.25334/TNRS-VV75
A visual guide to common Odonata families found in Alberta created for undergraduate students and those new to insect identification. Visual images and descriptions are provided for key features and terminology needed to identify common adult dragonflies and damselflies to family. We welcome...
Visual Glossary Of Insect Morphology
24 May 2024 | Contributor(s): Michaela Seal, Kevin Duclos, Arminty Carson, Mindi Summers | doi:10.25334/EXFD-HH76
A visual glossary of insect morphology created for undergraduate students and those new to insect identification. A description and visualization is provided for key features and terminology needed to identify insects to order. Links are provided to two- and three-dimensional models of insects to...
Pollinating Insects of Alberta: Visual Guide to Common Terrestrial Orders (Adults)
24 May 2024 | Contributor(s): Michaela Seal, Mindi Summers | doi:10.25334/KAT1-8G70
A visual guide to common pollinating insects found in Alberta created for undergraduate students and those new to insect identification. Visual images and descriptions are provided for key features and terminology needed to identify pollinating insects to order. We welcome recommendations for...
Insects of Alberta - Visual Guide to Terrestrial Orders Adults
24 May 2024 | Contributor(s): Gabi Gee, Mindi Summers | doi:10.25334/59T1-HY68
A visual guide to insect orders found in Alberta created for undergraduate students and those new to insect identification. Visual images and descriptions are provided for key features and terminology needed to identify insects to order. We welcome recommendations for additions and updates from...
Insects of Alberta - Interactive Identification Guide To Common Orders
24 May 2024 | Contributor(s): Michaela Seal, Kevin Duclos, Mindi Summers, Arminty Carson | doi:10.25334/901E-4M16
An interactive guide to insect orders found in Alberta based on and modified from the Entomological Society of Alberta’s “The Insect Collector’s Guide.” This guide was created for undergraduate students and those new to insect identification. Visual images, 3D models, and annotated descriptions...
Hemiptera of Alberta: Visual Guide to Common Terrestrial Families (Adults)
24 May 2024 | Contributor(s): Arminty Carson, Mindi Summers | doi:10.25334/6KJS-VZ43
A visual guide to common Hemiptera families found in Alberta created for undergraduate students and those new to insect identification. Visual images and descriptions are provided for key features and terminology needed to identify common true bugs to family. We welcome recommendations for...
Coleoptera of Alberta: Visual Guide to Common Terrestrial Families (Adults)
24 May 2024 | Contributor(s): Arminty Carson, Gabi Gee, Mindi Summers | doi:10.25334/HGYP-6F63
A visual guide to common Coleoptera families found in Alberta created for undergraduate students and those new to insect identification. Visual images and descriptions are provided for key features and terminology needed to identify common beetles to family. We welcome recommendations for...
iNaturalist Calgary Pollinators: Photographing Pollinators & Plants Guide
24 May 2024 | Contributor(s): Mindi Summers, Justine Doll | doi:10.25334/9VVE-PK82
The iNaturalist Calgary Pollinators: Photographing Pollinators & Plants Guide gives step by step instructions on how to add observations to a traditional project on iNaturalist, using the Calgary Pollinators Project as an example. The Calgary Pollinator Project invites community scientists to...
Exploring the iNaturalist Database and Understanding Species Information
03 Jun 2024 | Contributor(s): Justine Doll, Maria Baboi, Jana Vamosi, Mindi Summers, Cristopher Albor | doi:10.25334/8VNR-XA09
This activity introduces a comprehensive guide aimed at enhancing users' proficiency in navigating the iNaturalist database to gain insights into biodiversity and species information. Divided into four activities, the guide includes tutorials on utilizing iNaturalist's search and filter...
How to Create a Pollinator Project on iNaturalist
24 May 2024 | Contributor(s): Justine Doll, Mindi Summers | doi:10.25334/6W4R-MW65
Community science, also known as citizen science, allows any person to participate in scientific research. It breaks down the traditional barriers between scientists and the public, allowing anyone with an interest in the environment to make meaningful contributions to our understanding of the...
03 Jun 2024 | Contributor(s): Jana Vamosi, Cristopher Albor, Justine Doll, Maria Baboi, Mindi Summers, Sarah Adams | doi:10.25334/RGX9-A945