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Aquaponics
12 participants
3 spottings
Plants

Aquaponics

Aquaponics is a revolutionary gardening technique that merges horticulture (growing plants) with aquaculture ...

School Garden Habitats!
6 participants
5 spottings
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School Garden Habitats!

On-site school gardens provide students with a living laboratory to discover natural sciences right outside of ...

Native Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Pacific Northwest
166 participants
188 spottings
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Native Edible and Medicinal ...

In the Pacific Northwest we have lots of native edible and medicinal plants in our lush environment. We have 3 ...

NWF: Watch for Wildlife!
1,148 participants
6,453 spottings
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NWF: Watch for Wildlife!

We here at the National Wildlife Federation are celebrating our 74th annual National Wildlife Week! This year we ...

Wildlife rescue & rehabilitation
700 participants
1,016 spottings
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Wildlife rescue & rehabilitation

Please share photos of wildlife in accredited sanctuaries and centers for animals rescued from situations ...

Moths and Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest
74 participants
570 spottings
Arthropods

Moths and Butterflies of the ...

To record the present population of moths and butterflies in the outdoors of the Pacific Northwest region of North ...

Pacific North West Plant Medicine
113 participants
137 spottings
Plants

Pacific North West Plant Medicine

My goal is to document wild plants used for medicine in the Pacific North West region of the United States.

Outdoor School in the Pacific Northwest
24 participants
114 spottings
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Outdoor School in the Pacific ...

Outdoor environmental education programs develop appreciation for the natural world through environmental ...

All kinds of Animals - Oregon
28 participants
25 spottings
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All kinds of Animals - Oregon

Take pictures of animals this summer in the State of Oregon! - Edited by Project Noah to comply with local mission ...

Raptors of the Northwest
87 participants
48 spottings
Birds

Raptors of the Northwest

This mission is designed to track wild raptor migration in the Northwest of the United States for bird enthusiasts ...

Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners
2,519 participants
3,382 spottings
Plants

Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners

Curious which vegetable varieties might grow best in your garden? Cornell researchers are, too. We compile ...

International Spider Survey
3,937 participants
20,051 spottings
Arthropods

International Spider Survey

Spiders are air-breathing arthropods that have eight legs. The International Society of Arachnology is the ...

Mimetic Animals of the World
1,387 participants
5,767 spottings
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Mimetic Animals of the World

One of the most striking survival strategies of animals is mimicking their environment. Mimetism can be used for ...

Humpback Whale Flukes
305 participants
59 spottings
Mammals

Humpback Whale Flukes

I work as a flukematcher for Allied Whale based at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor Maine. They hold the ...

Hunters & Animal Food Habits
1,013 participants
4,470 spottings
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Hunters & Animal Food Habits

This mission is to document the food habits of animals from all genera.

Forgotten Food Sources of the Pacific Northwest United States
177 participants
236 spottings
Plants

Forgotten Food Sources of the ...

From Cattails to Pokeweed, many of our available native food sources have been forgotten. In these tough ...

Medicinal Plants of the PNW
52 participants
47 spottings
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Medicinal Plants of the PNW

100 years ago we were hunters and gathers, now that knowledge of gathering herbs & food has faded deep into our ...

Plant Pathology - Pacific Northwest
13 participants
17 spottings
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Plant Pathology - Pacific ...

A mission to document signs of plant pathology!

Finding the osprey - Seattle
10 participants
1 spotting
Birds

Finding the osprey - Seattle

To find the osprey that spend the summer in seattle.

Reptiles of The Pacific Northwest
23 participants
59 spottings
Reptiles

Reptiles of The Pacific Northwest

This mission is a place for people to share their awesome spottings of reptiles found in the Pacific Northwest!

Global Coral Reef Monitoring
592 participants
5,544 spottings
Other

Global Coral Reef Monitoring

The Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network works hard to improve management and conservation of coral reefs by ...

Signs of Wildlife
2,983 participants
6,106 spottings
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Signs of Wildlife

If you look carefully, there are signs of wildlife everywhere. From subtle animal tracks and abandoned spider ...

Herbs & Spices – Source Plants
1,591 participants
2,640 spottings
Plants

Herbs & Spices – Source Plants

Herbs & spices have been used since ancient times. They have been used for cooking, as medicines, in religion, ...

Global Flight
1,347 participants
17,042 spottings
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Global Flight

To create a magnificent collection of images of your favourite fliers. Not just birds, but bats, insects, even ...

Fruiting Bodies of the World
1,137 participants
6,257 spottings
Plants

Fruiting Bodies of the World

This mission is about mapping all the different kinds of fruiting bodies around the world. This doesn't ...

Mission WILD
3,434 participants
43,036 spottings
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Mission WILD

The WILD Foundation works to protect & interconnect at least half of the planet’s land & water to sustain the ...

2015 Best Wildlife Photo
502 participants
7,832 spottings
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2015 Best Wildlife Photo

We're calling for your best wildlife photos! This featured mission is open to all members from all over the world ...

National Geographic's Great Nature Project
2,844 participants
66,545 spottings
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National Geographic's Great ...

National Geographic is urging everyone to get outside to explore nature. Participants are asked to contribute ...

The Color Red
5,860 participants
15,034 spottings
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The Color Red

The color red is a bold color that represents passion. We would like to create a collection of wildlife images ...

Marine Mammals of the World
1,337 participants
1,084 spottings
Mammals

Marine Mammals of the World

Marine mammals are a diverse group of 120 species of mammal that are primarily ocean-dwelling or depend on the ...

Snakes of the World
1,965 participants
4,843 spottings
Reptiles

Snakes of the World

A mission to document the beautiful snakes species from around the world.

Nature in Yellow
2,420 participants
12,695 spottings
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Nature in Yellow

It would be so interesting to see all the yellow flowers, fruits, insects, animals of the world.

The Color Blue
2,539 participants
5,863 spottings
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The Color Blue

There are so many incredible animals in the color blue. However, at the same time, they are few when considering ...

Backyard Habitats of the World
1,737 participants
13,660 spottings
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Backyard Habitats of the World

Some of the most remarkable nature and wildlife can be seen right in your own backyard! The focus of this mission ...

Snakes of the United States - Center for Snake Conservation
1,458 participants
3,560 spottings
Reptiles

Snakes of the United States - ...

Snakes play vital roles as mid- to top-level predators in our natural ecosystems but they are often very ...

backyard predators of Seattle
13 participants
0 spottings
All

backyard predators of Seattle

there are lots of predatory animals that live just in your neighborhood or backyard. from a venus flytrap to a ...

City of Seattle: Urban Wildlife
23 participants
44 spottings
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City of Seattle: Urban Wildlife

The documentation and identification of urban wildlife with the Seattle city limits.

Mosses, Liverworts, and Lichens of the Puget Sound Eco-Region
29 participants
363 spottings
Plants

Mosses, Liverworts, and Lichens ...

To compile a collection of non-vascular plants and lichens occurring within the Puget Sound eco-region.

Summer Discoveries of Washington State
20 participants
103 spottings
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Summer Discoveries of Washington ...

To document the interesting wild creatures and plant life that we encounter over our summer break.

Puget Sound Mushrooms
50 participants
175 spottings
Fungi

Puget Sound Mushrooms

With a good group of photographers and catalogers we can take a little bit of the guess work out of the mushroom ...

Poisonous Plants of the Pacific Northwest
87 participants
50 spottings
Plants

Poisonous Plants of the Pacific ...

To gather photos and information about the poisonous plants and fungi in the Pacific Northwest. It's good to know ...

Pacific Northwest Wildlife
72 participants
993 spottings
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Pacific Northwest Wildlife

Dedicated to all the spectacular wildlife of the great Northwest United States. A wildlife enthusiast's paradise, ...

Sea life of the Pacific Northwest.
167 participants
583 spottings
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Sea life of the Pacific ...

This is a mission dedicated to documenting the ocean life of the Cascadian bioregion, encompassing Oregon, British ...

Birds of the Pacific North West
210 participants
1,138 spottings
Birds

Birds of the Pacific North West

Help document all species of birds in flight, from the tiny hummingbirds to the huge wandering albatrosses.

Wildlife of the West Coast Marshlands
42 participants
113 spottings
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Wildlife of the West Coast ...

My main purpose for this mission is to point out the beauty of animals in the marshlands. Sometimes animals, ...

Backyard Wildlife Around the World
51 participants
658 spottings
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Backyard Wildlife Around the ...

Tweets & Tree Frogs is an educational organization that explores backyard wildlife. We define "backyard wildlife" ...

The Pacific Northwest Bioregion
422 participants
5,510 spottings
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The Pacific Northwest Bioregion

The goal of this project is so fill out as many organisms as possible for the Pacific Northwest and create a ...

Cascades Pika Watch
8 participants
1 spotting
Mammals

Cascades Pika Watch

American pikas are considered sensitive indicators of climate change in alpine environments; however, it is ...

Pacific Northwest Coast
45 participants
132 spottings
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Pacific Northwest Coast

The aim if this mission is to share photos of organisms that live in the norhwest coastal bioregion.

Wild Flowers of the Pacific Northwest
238 participants
1,100 spottings
Plants

Wild Flowers of the Pacific ...

This mission is designed to encompass the vast diversity of wild flowers in the Pacific Northwest from British ...

Waterfowl Of The Pacific Northwest
71 participants
67 spottings
Birds

Waterfowl Of The Pacific ...

The Waterfowl of the Pacific Northwest's project mission is to better understand the migration patterns of ...

Pacific Northwest Amphibian Log
58 participants
41 spottings
Amphibians

Pacific Northwest Amphibian Log

Amphibians are the best measure of how healthy a particular environment is, because of their delicate needs. ...

Flora and Fauna of Cascadia (Pacific Northwest North America)
53 participants
697 spottings
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Flora and Fauna of Cascadia ...

An attempt to create a sort of virtual field guide for the vast expanse of Cascadia: Starting from SE Alaska, ...

Wildlife of Washington state, Oregon, & Idaho
38 participants
384 spottings
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Wildlife of Washington state, ...

The purpose of this mission, is to document all of the wildlife in Washington state, as well as Oregon, and Idaho.

Birds of the Northwestern Coast
71 participants
397 spottings
Birds

Birds of the Northwestern Coast

This mission is dedicated to help scientists track the species of birds that live along the Northwestern Coast. ...

Invasive Species Documentation Pacific North West
70 participants
80 spottings
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Invasive Species Documentation ...

Invasive species wreak havoc on the environment and disrupt native habitats and wildlife all over the world. It is ...

Pacific Northwest: Arthropod Ages and Stages
42 participants
423 spottings
Arthropods

Pacific Northwest: Arthropod ...

Submit your pictures of our Pacific Northwest's Insects; their nests, eggs, larvae, and adults.

Pacific Northwest
31 participants
324 spottings
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Pacific Northwest

The purpose of this mission is to assist Biologist, Herpers, and the General Public in learning about the local ...

Northwestern Ecosystem
30 participants
53 spottings
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Northwestern Ecosystem

During this year's hunting seasons we want to see as much of the native wildlife of the Northwestern United States ...

Global Schoolyard Bioblitz!
2,881 participants
5,290 spottings
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Global Schoolyard Bioblitz!

Teachers and students, start documenting and sharing the wildlife you encounter in and around your school sites! ...

A2 Ecology 13-14
216 participants
58 spottings
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A2 Ecology 13-14

Document unique species sitings on or near the IAA campus.

Flora of Michigan
33 participants
114 spottings
Plants

Flora of Michigan

The objective of this mission is to collect a comprehensive digital collection of the flora of Michigan. ...

Trees of Michigan
97 participants
65 spottings
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Trees of Michigan

Cataloging the trees of Michigan in order to notice patterns of species location.

Great Lakes Shoreline Project
72 participants
103 spottings
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Great Lakes Shoreline Project

There are so many different species of wildlife that live or visit where the water meets the land. The Great ...

Frogs of The Northeastern US
55 participants
96 spottings
Amphibians

Frogs of The Northeastern US

Frogs are flat out my favorite amphibians out there. From the tiny milky tree frogs to the giant pixies, they ...

Fantastic Fungi - WV, OH, MI
167 participants
645 spottings
Fungi

Fantastic Fungi - WV, OH, MI

The main purpose of this mission is to explore different kinds of fungi in our environment.

Mammals of KY, TN, IL, OH, MI.
183 participants
175 spottings
Mammals

Mammals of KY, TN, IL, OH, MI.

Only submit photos within the range shown by the map.

Emerald Ash Borer Monitoring
795 participants
12 spottings
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Emerald Ash Borer Monitoring

The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive beetle from Asia that is wreaking havoc on local ecosystems. To date, ...

Invasive Species of Southeastern US
67 participants
186 spottings
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Invasive Species of Southeastern ...

To raise awareness of the impact of non-native and invasive species in the natural and wild places of the ...

Raptors of North America
1,343 participants
4,065 spottings
Birds

Raptors of North America

Raptors (Birds of Prey - Eagles, Hawks, Falcons, Owls and Vultures) are found throughout North America - from the ...

The Lost Ladybug Project
5,573 participants
3,371 spottings
Arthropods

The Lost Ladybug Project

Across North America ladybug species distribution is changing. We're asking you to join us in finding out where ...

Project Squirrel
5,892 participants
3,850 spottings
Mammals

Project Squirrel

Fox squirrels and grey squirrels are two of the most familiar species of wildlife in many neighborhoods and ...

Mushroom Mapping
6,123 participants
28,992 spottings
Fungi

Mushroom Mapping

Mushroom ecology is a pivotal orientation point for exploring urban systems. Help us gather important data and ...

Birds of the World
12,833 participants
105,269 spottings
Birds

Birds of the World

There are over 10,000 living species of birds on the planet. They can be found in ecosystems across the globe, ...

Bat Monitoring Project
873 participants
509 spottings
Mammals

Bat Monitoring Project

The Bat Conservancy is an international non-profit organization dedicated to protecting biological diversity ...

Eggs of the World
1,353 participants
2,244 spottings
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Eggs of the World

Nothing is more symbolic to life in this world than the egg. Like wildlife itself, eggs come in all shapes and ...

Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
2,954 participants
9,461 spottings
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Nests, hives, bowers, webs & ...

This mission is to document the incredible architectural abilities of animals from all genera.

WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
7,224 participants
45,456 spottings
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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity

Millions of city-dwellers walk their local streets every day, but many overlook the multitude of animals and ...

Kids Discoveries of Ontario
18 participants
242 spottings
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Kids Discoveries of Ontario

Eastern North America Trees
294 participants
995 spottings
Plants

Eastern North America Trees

All trees and shrubs welcomed! This mission is created to survey Eastern North American trees and shrubs. A ...

Wildlife with Snow, Frost, and Ice - NorthEastern United States
133 participants
330 spottings
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Wildlife with Snow, Frost, and ...

Animals using, playing in, interacting with, or affected by snow, frost, or ice. Plants growing in or affected by ...

Michigan Whitetail Watch
84 participants
34 spottings
Mammals

Michigan Whitetail Watch

This missions purpose is record deer sightings in upper and lower Michigan; in parks, in your back yard, or in ...

Captive Animals
2,473 participants
12,348 spottings
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Captive Animals

While we are all so focused on animals in nature, we ignore the fact theres wildlife in our own zoos. edit: I ...

Pollinating Insects of the World
1,418 participants
11,756 spottings
Arthropods

Pollinating Insects of the World

Insects are the most important pollinators of flowering plants (Angiosperms). They are very valuable for humans, ...

2012 Best Wildlife Photo
1,252 participants
12,913 spottings
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2012 Best Wildlife Photo

We're calling for your best wildlife photos. This featured mission is open to all members from all over the world ...

Monarch Migration
1,136 participants
672 spottings
Arthropods

Monarch Migration

Where have you seen a Monarch? Help document Monarch migration by posting photos of your spottings.

Beneficial Insects - Great Lakes Region
94 participants
408 spottings
Arthropods

Beneficial Insects - Great Lakes ...

Beneficial insects play an important role in a healthy ecosystem. Help us protect them! By identifying these ...

Caterpillars of Eastern North America
147 participants
335 spottings
Arthropods

Caterpillars of Eastern North ...

It seems that everywhere we look we see butterflies and moths, but we never seem to think about where they came ...

Midwestern gardens
212 participants
2,003 spottings
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Midwestern gardens

Intended to document the beauty and wildlife existing in home-based gardens in the Midwestern United States.

Moths of the World
3,061 participants
41,514 spottings
Arthropods

Moths of the World

Moths? Yes: a world of sphinxes, hawks, owls, tigers, and scary eyes, all waiting for you outside your door. In ...

Flowers of North America
9,460 participants
32,315 spottings
Plants

Flowers of North America

We want you to help us build a photo collection of flowers from around the world. Show us what flowers are ...

Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
4,946 participants
12,633 spottings
Arthropods

Global Dragonflies & Damselflies

Dragonflies and damselflies are agile insects of the order Odonata. With a worldwide distribution and over 5,000 ...

Butterflies & Moths of the World
8,540 participants
78,141 spottings
Arthropods

Butterflies & Moths of the World

Butterflies and Moths are insects of the order Lepidoptera. Their brilliant colors have inspired artistic ...

Great Pollinator Project of NYC
1,515 participants
1,127 spottings
Arthropods

Great Pollinator Project of NYC

One-third of our food depends on the services of a pollinator—bee or other insect, bird, or mammal. Bees are the ...

Great Lakes Monitoring
902 participants
5,622 spottings
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Great Lakes Monitoring

The Great Lakes are the largest surface freshwater system containing over 80 percent of freshwater on the Earth. ...

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