A global community of nature enthusiasts
photographing and learning about wildlife
Across North America ladybug species distribution is changing. We're asking you to join us in finding out where ...
Curious which vegetable varieties might grow best in your garden? Cornell researchers are, too. We compile ...
Mushroom ecology is a pivotal orientation point for exploring urban systems. Help us gather important data and ...
The Gulf Coast region is facing an environmental disaster. With hundreds of species of plants and animals in ...
The color red is a bold color that represents passion. We would like to create a collection of wildlife images ...
El color rojo es un color audaz que representa la pasión. Nos gustaría crear una colección de imágenes de la fauna ...
There are over 10,000 living species of birds on the planet. They can be found in ecosystems across the globe, ...
Dragonflies and damselflies are agile insects of the order Odonata. With a worldwide distribution and over 5,000 ...
The Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network works hard to improve management and conservation of coral reefs by ...
The Bat Conservancy is an international non-profit organization dedicated to protecting biological diversity ...
Marine mammals are a diverse group of 120 species of mammal that are primarily ocean-dwelling or depend on the ...
The Primate Specialist Group is a network of scientists and conservationists who stand against the tide of ...
If you look carefully, there are signs of wildlife everywhere. From subtle animal tracks and abandoned spider ...
Insects are the most important pollinators of flowering plants (Angiosperms). They are very valuable for humans, ...
Opistobranchs are a large and diverse group of marine gastropods. They include several types of sea slugs: sea ...
The assassin bugs, family Reduviidae, is one of the largest families of true bugs in the order Hemiptera. There ...
If you find an animal or plant that is not it's normal color, please add it to this mission. Though rare, ...
While we are all so focused on animals in nature, we ignore the fact theres wildlife in our own zoos. edit: I ...
Symbiosis is close and often long-term interaction between different biological species. There are many example of ...
Lethal fungi, habitat loss, and predators have caused severe declines in amphibian populations around the world. ...
One of the most striking survival strategies of animals is mimicking their environment. Mimetism can be used for ...
The objective of this mission is to collect pictures of the interaction between different species of arthropods. ...
Nothing is more symbolic to life in this world than the egg. Like wildlife itself, eggs come in all shapes and ...
Herbs & spices have been used since ancient times. They have been used for cooking, as medicines, in religion, ...
To create a magnificent collection of images of your favourite fliers. Not just birds, but bats, insects, even ...
This mission is to document the incredible architectural abilities of animals from all genera.
A mission to document the beautiful snakes species from around the world.
This is not for jumping organisms! This mission is focusing on the Auchenorrhyncha suborder (Free-living ...
Many animals use colors in the opposite way of camouflage. They have bright colors wich make them highly ...
I work as a flukematcher for Allied Whale based at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor Maine. They hold the ...
[PLEASE READ the instructions under Overview first!*]. Did you know that some of the lesser creatures engage in ...
This mission is about mapping all the different kinds of fruiting bodies around the world. This doesn't ...
There are so many incredible animals in the color blue. However, at the same time, they are few when considering ...
This mission is to document the food habits of animals from all genera.
Moths? Yes: a world of sphinxes, hawks, owls, tigers, and scary eyes, all waiting for you outside your door. In ...
Please share photos of wildlife in accredited sanctuaries and centers for animals rescued from situations ...
Snakes play vital roles as mid- to top-level predators in our natural ecosystems but they are often very ...
Mission for those slimy, but often beautifully colored molds that are often confused with fungi. Now a global ...
Edible flora from small home, group/co-op, and community gardens, as well as flora used to deter pests and help ...
Tree cover and variety are some of the most under-appreciated aspects of urban dwelling, especially in the ...
It is to see all the amazing living things we have here and to see all those things come together. This mission is ...
Most of my hikes take me around the National Angeles Forest of the San Gabriel mountains and I'm always curious ...
This is my first mission, so if you are wanting to join here then that's great. This is to discover more about the ...
I need pictures of any plant or animal with dots or speckles. That's all that I need for my research.
This mission is aimed at documenting Wasps from Southern California and their intelligent social and solitary ...
Our mission is to document and describe plants in the L.A. area.
True bugs are probably the least known bug order in the world. It consists of many families, including cicadas, ...
This is a self project. I am working on documenting all the plant and animal life on Catalina Island, CA.
The mission is easy. Take pictures of the different kinds of wildlife within the garden. Enjoy taking pictures in ...
Flies are everywhere and quite frankly, I think they get a bad rap! Yes some can eat disgusting things, annoy you ...
Of all the distinct, natural communities in California, only one is found throughout and only one can be said to ...
Share your sitings/photos of reptiles and amphibians in southern California ONLY. Please only native species.
This Mission is for gathering student sightings over Spring Break. There are no geographic boundaries. All safety ...
The purpose of this mission is to assemble a database of shark species present along the coast of southern ...
The purpose of this mission is to learn more about woodpeckers and their habits. I am keeping a checklist of ...
Southern California is one of the most biologically diverse regions in America which allows for unique wildlife ...
I live in a disappearing natural landscape, the California Shrub Desert.Help me document the species in this ...
Let us document the importance of oak habitat with photographs. San Diego County's Oak Trees are under attack from ...
The purpose of this mission is to highlight and celebrate the spectacular blooms coming from an otherwise very ...
Historically the majority of the toxins and medicines used by people have come from the plant world. The aim of ...
Our 1st grade class is on the hunt to find the honey bee. We want to know more about them by studying their ...
California is home to more than 6,000 native plant species and many have cultivars! A cultivar is a plant variety ...
Exploring and documenting the flora and fauna of the wilderness areas in California. Let's share our discoveries ...
Coleoptera, commonly referred to as "beetles", outnumber all other species of insects. They are among the most ...
Around the world, coastal ecosystems are known for their unique wildlife. From sea birds to native plant life, ...
Not in Kansas anymore. Well lately I have been spotting birds along the Pacific Flyway that are far from home. ...
Foster a greater appreciation of garden snails, an animal most people want to kill. This is a local mission & ...
Guys I am here to invite you to take action on this important campaing against the brutal dolphin slaughter that ...
This is for the community as a whole! Help us locate a document these magnificent birds of prey, especially ...
We're partnering with Project Noah to make our adventure truly interactive. We want you to upload pictures of ...
National Geographic is urging everyone to get outside to explore nature. Participants are asked to contribute ...
Teachers and students, start documenting and sharing the wildlife you encounter in and around your school sites! ...
The objective of this mission undertaken by the Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos is to celebrate all ...
The WILD Foundation works to protect & interconnect at least half of the planet’s land & water to sustain the ...
Fox squirrels and grey squirrels are two of the most familiar species of wildlife in many neighborhoods and ...
Where have you seen a Monarch? Help document Monarch migration by posting photos of your spottings.
It would be so interesting to see all the yellow flowers, fruits, insects, animals of the world.
We here at the National Wildlife Federation are celebrating our 74th annual National Wildlife Week! This year we ...
Community log for flora, fauna, and natural features of the central west coast of the USA.
As a little girl I would run through the Santa Cruz mountains shoeless and covered in mud; I'd collect newts, ...
Some of the most remarkable nature and wildlife can be seen right in your own backyard! The focus of this mission ...