Apps - iNaturalist
Plant, Insets, Animal Identification App. One of the best I’ve found and use is: A Community for Naturalists · iNaturalist.
Very handy in identifying weeds or unknown plants on the farm, on my walks/travels….but also identifies insects and animals!!
TED Talk - iNaturalist
In just over 10 minutes, I highlighted stories from the community:
how a birdwatcher’s photo of a moth on a hotel balcony helped rediscover a species lost for decades,
how a community member uncovered a new praying mantis species on her casual walk
how all around the world, millions of similar acts of noticing nature (by people like you) are reshaping science, conservation, and all of us.
Every observation and identification fuels the actionable hope that the iNaturalist community brings to the world. You inspire me. I hope this talk inspires you, too!
VicFlora Flora of Victoria
VicFlora is a comprehensive and current guide to the wild plants of Victoria. The species profiles and identification tools that make up this richly illustrated resource are provided by Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria free of charge for use by land managers, scientists, students and anyone else with an interest in the Victorian flora. The platform currently provides resources for vascular plants (including seed plants and ferns) and bryophytes (mosses, liverworts and hornworts).
