Become a Citizen Scientist in our Parks!
iNaturalist is a 'Citizen Science' program where everyday people can contribute to scientific research by cataloging what they see when they are out in nature.
Did you know that PDOP has an iNaturalist group? Any observations of plants, animals, and other living things can be added so we can see what wildlife makes its home in our parks. To date, we've had 218 observations in our parks!
Help us make observations while you are out in the parks! Even if you do not know what you saw, the iNaturalist community will crowdsource suggestions so your species can be identified. No expertise required!
Here's how:
- Download the iNaturalist app and make an account.
- Join the group through the app or at this link: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/park-district-of-oak-park
- Using the app, take pictures or record audio of animals you see, and click "Add to Project." Scroll down until you find the Park District of Oak Park logo and submit!
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