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How to Create a Pollinator Project on iNaturalist

Author(s): Justine Doll1, Mindi Summers1

University of Calgary

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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…

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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 world around us. Through community science, we harness the collective power of individuals to collect data, monitor ecological changes, and address critical environmental challenges. Emphasizing the vital role of pollinators in ecosystems, pollinator focused community science projects advocate for pollinator conservation in the face of threats like habitat loss and climate change, underscoring their significance for food security and global biodiversity.

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Version 1.0 - published on 24 May 2024 doi:10.25334/6W4R-MW65 - cite this

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In this guide, we will show you how to use iNaturalist to create a community science project to document interactions between plants and pollinators. By doing so, you will be contributing to the conservation of pollinator species and helping scientists better understand and protect the natural world. This guide is for a pollinator-focused community science project; however, it can also be used as a template to create a project on any species or group of interest.

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