Canadian Wildlife Federation: Community Science in Action: iNaturalist Case Study with Adopt-A-Pond

Sep 26, 2024

Join the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) for an insightful webinar that showcases how iNaturalist can be a powerful tool for citizen science programs. This session will highlight the Adopt-A-Pond (AAP) program by the Toronto Zoo as a case study, demonstrating the practical application of iNaturalist in conservation efforts. During this webinar we will guide you through the essential features of iNaturalist, using real-world examples from the Adopt-A-Pond program. You'll learn how iNaturalist supports environmental monitoring, enhances data collection, and contributes to research and conservation. Whether you're a seasoned user or new to the platform, this webinar will provide valuable insights and tips for using the iNaturalist app and website effectively. Don’t miss this opportunity to see how iNaturalist can elevate your citizen science initiatives!

iNaturalist Canada

CWF has teamed up with the Royal Ontario Museum to provide a place where Canadians can record and share what they see in nature, meet other nature observers, and learn about our wildlife. By participating as a citizen scientist, you can contribute to a growing wealth of knowledge of Canadian species and help conserve our natural world.

Lakes & Rivers

With over two million lakes and rivers and 20 per cent of the world’s freshwater, Canada has an incredible abundance of aquatic natural resources. Canadians share a deep connection to freshwater. Many of us enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing or simply admiring the scenery of a natural lake or wild river.

Turtles

Researchers at Carleton University’s Biology Department conducted research to determine mortality rates due to bycatch of at risk turtle species occurring from freshwater fisheries. The , map, and snapping turtles and the not at risk painted turtle are often unintentionally caught in commercial fishing gear so this research is looking into mechanisms that cen be effectively be put in place to minimize this source of mortality..

Community Science in Action: iNaturalist Case Study with Adopt-A-Pond

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