CWF Observation Nation wants you!
Become part of a movement dedicated to tracking biodiversity right across Canada through use of the iNaturalist Canada platform. Head to iNaturalist.ca to register or download the free app on your favourite mobile device to create your account. Once you’ve signed up, simply join the CWF Observation Nation project. Then use iNaturalist to upload your observations of nature or use your knowledge to identify species. You’ll become an instant contributor to our CWF Observation Nation initiative.
You could win prizes for observing and identifying species being uploaded to the CWF Observation Nation project. Be part of an ever-increasing push by wildlife enthusiasts to track Canada’s natural diversity coast to coast to coast! Join CWF Observation Nation today!
New User
Start here if you’re new to citizen science and want to help but aren’t sure where to begin. You’ll learn the basics of what you need to provide to iNaturalist to make a verifiable observation. Plus, you’ll gain access to our favourite beginner resources and be invited to educational webinars to get you started.
Get StartedCasual User
If you already have some experience with iNaturalist and want to increase your observation count, then this level is for you. You’ll become a part of a world-wide community interested in helping track biodiversity – and have the chance to be recognized for your efforts with contest prizing draws!
Keep Going
Super User
You and nature are well acquainted. You’ve specialized in learning as much as you can and feel as though you can help others with both their observations and identifications through iNaturalist. Why not try your hand at verifying observations of species with whom you are familiar?
Be a Species Identifier
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