iNaturalist — Document Local Wildlife & Contribute to Science

About This Opportunity

iNaturalist is a free app and website that turns anyone with a smartphone into a citizen scientist. Take a photo of any plant, animal, fungus, or other organism you encounter — in your backyard, on a trail, or anywhere in Omaha — and the AI identifies it. Your observation joins a global database used by researchers to track biodiversity, species range changes, and ecological health. You can explore thousands of observations other people have made in the Omaha metro. No prior knowledge is required — the AI does the identification, and the community helps confirm it. Used by researchers worldwide, contributed to by everyone.

Who Can Apply

Open to anyone with a smartphone or computer. No prior nature knowledge required. Free account to submit observations; no account needed to browse.