For those of you beginning to explore more with iNaturalist, we invite you to participate in a scavenger hunt! Not only could this be a fun challenge, but it also helps us contribute to citizen science. For the scavenger hunt, you will need the iNaturalist app. If you haven’t explored the app yet, you can visit our iNaturalist page to learn how to get started! Focus on finding birds, mammals, amphibians, insects, arachnids, plants, fungi, and lichens. Try your best to find the organisms on the scavenger hunt, but feel free to post similar ones. Safely get outdoors whether in your backyard, on your block, or a local nature preserve, including the Rye Nature Center. You can also check out this iNaturalist Map to discover what has been found near you!
Download or print the scavenger hunt and enjoy exploring!
Note: Be sure to use safety guidelines of social distancing of at least six feet, face coverings, hand washing, and sterilizing your phone after exploring. Only observe the wildlife and take photos of it. Do not touch or disturb the organisms. But most of all have some fun!