Explore urban wildlife!

  • Location
    Pierre, South Dakota
  • Status
    Active
  • Age Level
    Any Age

The Problem

We want people to see and appreciate insects, spiders, birds and squirrels (aka urban wildlife) as important parts of our ecosystems. We also want people to feel empowered that they can contribute to science and find solutions for problems through community science activities.

Our Plan

We encourage people to explore the grounds of the South Dakota Discovery Center, including our pollinator gardens, and to add photos of the insects, spiders, birds and squirrels they see to iNaturalist. These observations provide useful data about wildlife in developed areas. Once you get familiar with iNat, use it everywhere to document the occurrences of wild and natural organisms! Download the iNaturalist App https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.inaturalist.android OR https://apps.apple.com/us/app/inaturalist/id6475737561

Themes Addressed

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    Biodiversity Loss
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    Migratory species
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    Pollinators
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    Reasons for Hope

The Benefit

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    Animals
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    Environment
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