#Identifications

🚨 Think you know the plants and critters in your neighborhood? Think again. Some of them might be invaders. It’s Invasive Species Week (Feb. 23–27) — that magical time of year when scientists, citizen scientists, and curious nature lovers all pause mid-walk and say, “Wait… that plant isn’t supposed to be here.” Right now is one of the BEST times to spot invasive species. Many stand out before native plants leaf out and before spring insects get busy. Your observations this week can make a real difference. In our latest newsletter, we’re featuring projects where your sightings count: 🌱 EDDMapS – Report invasive plants and animals across the U.S. & Canada and help scientists track ecological threats. 🕵️ iMapInvasives – Become an invasive species detective and support early detection and rapid response efforts (including tracking spotted lanternfly egg masses before they hatch!). 🦟 GLOBE Observer: Mosquito Habitat Mapper – Help monitor invasive and disease-spreading mosquito species worldwide using NASA-supported tools. 🌲 Wild Spotter – Protect parks, forests, and public lands by mapping invasive species in the wild. 🐗 Squeal on Pigs – Report destructive feral swine to help wildlife managers stop the damage. PLUS: It’s official — the 2.50 Million Acts of Science Challenge is ON for Citizen Science Month in April. Let’s make this our biggest year yet. Ready to spot, report, and protect? Read the full newsletter (link in bio)

iNatGuessr 2/25 Not my best work but I’ve had plenty worse. The Idea sp. was what cinched it for me. What would have given it away for you? Where will we virtually travel to next? #fyp #foryou #nature #travel #wildlife

This is why we tag plants birds, animals, bugs any organism we can find and see! Are you kidding me? How cool is this! Way to go iNaturalist gang! The State of the State Parks Podcast loves you!#stateofthestateparks #nature #inat #seek

🧩This Week’s #ConnectionCheckers Conservationists Edition 🌍🦅 Sponsored by the One Place Studies Project, we’re celebrating those who’ve worked to preserve our wild places—just as we preserve our wild, world family tree! 🎮 How to Play: 1. Click the link to see which featured conservationist is closest to you on WikiTree’s Big Tree 2. Verify your connection by February 10 3. Enter the Connection Checkers Hall of Fame! 🏆 Featured Profiles Include: * Ansel Adams - Photographer & naturalist * Jacques Cousteau - Marine explorer * Steve Irwin - The Crocodile Hunter * Dian Fossey - Gorilla researcher * John Muir - Father of the US Parks System ...and 7 more inspiring conservationists! New to the game? No problem! Just post a connection you’ll try to verify and we’ll help you along the way. Play now: https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/1995082 #WikiTree #Genealogy #Conservationists #FamilyHistory Juneberry Junction by @chrishaugenmusic

My Passive Observation Services offer detailed insights without altering the environment. Perfect for wildlife researchers, ecological studies, or anyone seeking to understand animal dynamics authentically. Let’s collaborate to uncover the stories nature has to tell. #AnimalBehavior #PassiveObservation #WildlifeResearch #BehavioralInsights #TheNotaryThatHelps

I'M TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS!!! (identifying bugs with iNaturalist) This is a silly behind the scenes video of me finding all the species names for my last video, cooling off in the library after chasing bugs in the heat :) I love you @inaturalistorg !!! iNaturalist is an incredible citizen science tool! If you enjoy learning about wildlife, I highly recommend posting photos of any fungi, plants or animals you find onto iNaturalist. Even if you're not an expert, every entry helps. Other users will help you identify your findings, and then that data can be used by scientists to better understand species distribution :) #entomology #insects #insectsofinstagram #bugs #inaturalist

Species Account Breakdown — Part 3: Habitat 🌲💧 Each species account in the guide includes a detailed habitat section, written to reflect what actually matters in the field. This section covers things like: • Stream type and flow • Elevation range • Forest composition • Cover object types • Microhabitat use Rather than vague descriptions, we’re focusing on the specific environmental conditions where each species is most likely to be found. The goal is to help readers better understand why a species occurs where it does—and how to recognize the right habitat when they’re out in it.

Always wanted to be a modern Darwin and discover new species of wildlife? Then join Taxon Expeditions! We offer a unique experience in biodiversity hotspots around the world for the untrained biodiversity enthusiast. Our experts will teach you the tricks of the trade of discovering, naming, and describing new species. You will enter the forest with bug nets and jars, and emerge with previously unknown creepy-crawlies that you get to name yourselves in top-notch scientific journals! Embark on an extraordinary journey and contribute to scientific discovery through hands-on citizen science travel adventures. . Video: @matteo_wildlife #taxonexpeditions #citizenscience #rainforest #insects #entomology