AT25-093 Citizen Science: iNaturalist and the City Nature Challenge, Lost Maples

Event Title: Citizen Science : iNaturalist and the City Nature Challenge, Lost Maples

VMS-AT:AT: Hill Country Chapter Resource Education (Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, Location, and Presenter)

Comments: AT25-093 Citizen Science: iNaturalist and the City Nature Challenge, Lost Maples, Presenter:
Laura M. Levy (AT=5.5 hr max – see below)

Event Date: 03/06/2025
Event Time: 9:00a-12n

repeats 04/03 and 05/01

Event Summary:

Nature Walk, and Presentation on INaturalist and the City Nature Challenge followed by hands-on data collection with iNaturalist mobile app.

Event Description:

9:00-12:00p – Hike from the Bird Blind to the pond, with discussion of the flora and fauna encountered, and who habitat the park, as well as how Lost Maples has changed over time. (AT=3h)

12:30-3:00p – Presentation at the Pond on I Naturalist and the City Nature Challenge followed by hands-on data collection with I Naturalist mobile app. (AT=2.5h)

To fully participate in the hands-on data collection, PRIOR to the event attendees must visit iNaturalist.org to 1) create a login account and 2) install the iNaturalist mobile app on their Android or Apple mobile device.

Cost: Free with Park Admission

Register @: No Registration Required

Event Location:
Lost Maples State Natural Area
37221 RM 187
Vanderpool, Tx 78885

Presenter:
Laura M. Levy

Organization Website:

tpwd.texas.gov

Sponsoring Organization:

https://www.citynaturechallenge.org/