COMMUNITY SCIENCE
POLLINATORS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
iNATURALIST PROJECT
Interested in learning more about the pollinators in your backyard? Become a community scientist and explore your neighborhood with the iNaturalist Project!
WHAT IS COMMUNITY SCIENCE?
Science is an incredible tool for unraveling the mysteries of our world, and you don't need a lab coat or a fancy degree to be a part of it! Sometimes, scientists encounter questions that can't be answered by them or their team alone, and that's where community science comes in.
WHY BECOME A COMMUNITY SCIENTIST?
By becoming a Community Scientist with Planet Bee, you'll take on a crucial role in conserving our pollinators. Your participation in this research project will contribute to a deeper understanding of native bee biodiversity, with your findings shared among the scientific community, educational institutions, and bee lovers around the world. Let's dive into science together!
JOIN OUR NATIVE BEE COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROJECTS
1. Register
Join our community science initiative, Pollinators in Your Neighborhood, powered by the iNaturalist platform and developed in collaboration with the California Academy of Sciences and National Geographic. We offer guidance on participating in our project, from observing and identifying pollinators to mapping their presence in your area. You will utilize iNaturalist to uncover and categorize pollinators, then share your discoveries with the Planet Bee community!
2. Take a Picture
Get out and about in your neighborhood or backyard and photograph a pollinator. These can be found on flowers, in trees or in the ground.
3. Upload it to iNaturalist
Upload the observations to iNaturalist to provide valuable data for pollinator conservation researchers. This data includes insights into local pollinator abundance, diversity, seasonality, and resource preferences. Join us in making a meaningful impact on pollinator conservation efforts!
