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Apps for Identifying Plants and Animals<\/h3>\n

iNaturalist<\/strong> is a community-driven platform where nature enthusiasts can record, share, and discuss their observations of the natural world. It serves as a tool for citizen science and a repository for biodiversity data, which can be used for research and conservation efforts. The platform encourages users to explore and connect with nature while contributing to a collective understanding of global biodiversity.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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The Merlin Bird ID<\/strong> website is a comprehensive tool for bird identification, offering free resources to help users identify thousands of bird species. It features a Bird ID Wizard that guides users through a step-by-step process to identify birds they see or hear. The site also includes Sound ID, which listens to birds around you and provides real-time suggestions, and Photo ID, which identifies birds from photos. Both features work offline. Additionally, users can save birds to their life list and explore lists of birds near them.\u00a0The platform is powered by eBird and utilizes community-contributed photos, songs, and calls, along with expert tips and range maps from Birds of the World<\/p>\n

https:\/\/merlin.allaboutbirds.org\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Leafsnap<\/strong> is a mobile application that allows users to identify plants by simply taking a photo. It features a large database of plant species from around the world and provides detailed care guides for each plant. The app also includes a feature to manage plant care reminders and track tasks related to plant maintenance. It\u2019s designed to be easy to use and helps users quickly learn about the plants they encounter.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/leafsnap.app\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Invasive Species<\/strong><\/h3>\n

An invasive species is an organism that is not indigenous, or native, to a particular area and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. These species can adapt to the new area easily, reproduce quickly, and harm property, the economy, or the native plants and animals of the region. Not all non-native species are invasive; to be classified as invasive, a species must meet these harmful criteria.<\/p>\n

You can find information about invasive species in our region here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here are some questions to prompt discussion about invasive species<\/p>\n