Armchair Travel
Patrons look up plants and animals in iNaturalist, learn about them and determine the accuracy of identifications from all over the world.
Learning Outcomes
Build awareness of wildlife all over the world from the comfort of the libraryLearn to use iNaturalist for wildlife identificationEngage in community science fact checking activitiesAudience
All ages. Ideal for older children, families, seniors, and anyone who enjoys a calm indoor research project experience.
Program Length
Preparation Checklist
Highlight interesting animals from far off places with a display or list of prompts on a poster Include instructions that help patrons learn how to download and use iNaturalist to follow different species and places Include instructions to help patrons make or correct identifications Make research tools available Some examples have been curated for you from the Montana Heritage Program and Don't forget about your own catalogTake it to the next level
Include QR codes linking to a featured animal or its location, along with books about animals of interest in a display with instructions that offer identification support without staff assistance.
