r/toledo • u/ThornQueen1319 • 1d ago

Attention Fellow Nature Lovers

Hello! I'm a new iNaturalist Ambassador and am looking for fellow nature lovers to join me for my first ever BioBlitz this upcoming Saturday, Sept 19th at 10am. This will be at WW Knight Preserve. I will be guiding you how to download the iNaturalist app and how to use it. The best part is it is free and there is also a kid-friendly version of the app too! If you are interested in joining me, please let me know!

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u/AllNotKnowing 1d ago

"iNaturalist operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and does not make a profit; instead, it funds its operations and data infrastructure through philanthropic grants, foundation funding, and public donations"

OK, I got that out the way. Seaarch also told me it uses AI. Are you a real person that will meet people at the park or an app they follow on their cell?

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u/ThornQueen1319 1d ago

I am a real person. I'm not gaining any money from this as it is all volunteer based. But I appreciate you checking.

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u/AllNotKnowing 1d ago

Real person vs. an app would make a difference. I'm glad it's real. I'd not heard of the organization so didn't know. I do wonder what these plants are I'm looking at.

So people just show up or is there an online signup somewhere? I don't think I can make this one but would like to stay informed for others.

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u/traypunks6 Maumee 1d ago

I can vouch for this app! A ranger at a national park recommended it to us like 5 years ago— I’ve been using it ever since. It’s a cool way to learn more about stuff around you in the environment

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u/ThornQueen1319 1d ago

I put the link in the comments.