There are several different ways you can get involved in citizen science.
iNaturalist is a great way to record wildlife and plants you find and share with other naturalists. iNaturalist also helps you identify which species you may have found. Visit the website or download the app on your phone.
eBird is another citizen science database used by birders. eBird uses observations for research, monitoring, and conservation planning. Visit the website or download the app.
Monarch Watch is a citizen science database where you can report tagged monarch butterflies that you find. Monarchs gather each fall to migrate south for the winter. You can help scientists understand their migration route by reporting any tags you see. Visit their website for more information.
This project was funded by The Nature Conservancy with support from The Volgenau Foundation and by the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program led by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality through Grant #NA17NOS4190152 of the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended. All Explore Our Seaside partners also contributed significant time and effort to the project.