April 7, 2023
Teaneck Creek Conservancy Hosts Hands-on Workshop Showing Kids How to Identify Species with the iNaturalist Mobile Phone App
TEANECK, NJ – On Sunday, April 16, 2023, Teaneck Creek Conservancy will host a 10 a.m. hands-on workshop led by Sandy Wolkenberg on how to identify and document plants, birds and other species at Teaneck Creek, right from their phones!
“iNaturalist is an online social network of people sharing biodiversity information to help each other learn about nature,”according to its website, iNaturalist.org . The app offers access to a crowdsourced species identification system and an organism occurrence recording tool.
Although the event is free and open to all ages, TCC encourages families to bring their kids– the next generation of planetary change makers– so that they can have the tools they need to educate themselves about wildlife and start contributing to the scientific community.
Looking for a sneak peek? Check out the how to video tutorial for iNaturalist and the how to video tutorial for Seek, by iNaturalist, a program by iNaturalist available for younger participants.
The workshop reinforces Teaneck Creek’s mission of educating the community about conservation and the remarkable habitat the creek offers for native plants and animals.
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Teaneck Creek Conservancy is a member-supported non-profit organization dedicated to the reclamation and protection of the cultural, historical, and environmental legacy of the Teaneck Creek watershed. Since 2001 we have been working hard to transform a once-neglected dumpsite into a place of natural beauty. Visit our park complete with almost two miles of groomed trails, an Outdoor Classroom for learning, and beautiful artwork such as our Five Pipes Mural and a Peace Labyrinth for quiet reflection. Teaneck Creek Conservancy acts as stewards for this unique space, providing educational opportunities and passive recreational amenities to the surrounding community. www.teaneckcreek.org
Contact: Isabel Medina
Email: connect@teaneckcreek.org