Encourage patrons to discover nature, contribute to community science, and explore the biodiversity of Montana through simple, self-guided activities.

What is iNaturalist?

A self-paced activity inviting your patrons to explore local ecosystems and log observations.

The programs below will offer different variations on the citizen science theme in Montana at the micro and macro level. Some will feature the state as a whole, others will be so specific you can narrow it down to what is observable outside the window in your library. Some of these projects will encourage your library to create an iNaturalist project limited to your local footprint, or area while others will rely on the Montana iNaturalist Place Page.