Come and find out what’s living in The Saltings; you might be surprised!

If you’ve ever looked at something on a walk and thought ‘what is that?’ this is the event for you!

In this session you’ll learn to use an app called iNaturalist to discover and record the natural world. It’s a place where the thing you noticed on your walk becomes part of how scientists understand the world.

Using iNaturalist is simple. Snap a photo of something that’s caught your eye; a flower, an unusual insect, a bird. You submit a photo, the community helps you figure it out, and your observation becomes part of the global record. It’s free, and it’ll change how you see your own neighbourhood.

By the end of the session you’ll have the skills and confidence to carry out regular biological recording wherever you are in the world, helping to build knowledge and support conservation through your observations.

Starts with a short presentation at [venue TBC] where you’ll get to grips with how to use the app. Then head to The Saltings and see what wildlife is waiting to be discovered!

Free – Reserve a Spot

If you attend this session you might also be interested in the follow-up session: Wildlife ID Party Tickets, Saturday, August 8 • 10 AM – 12 PM | Eventbrite

FAQs

Do I need prior experience? No, this event is open to everyone whether a seasoned naturalist or a complete beginner. Curiosity is the only requirement!

Where are we meeting? We will meet at [venue TBC] for a short presentation, followed by a short walk around The Saltings to practise using the app.

Who is delivering this workshop? Elizabeth Walshaw. I am a Senior Project Officer with The Conservation Volunteers where I lead a biodiversity volunteer group in West Dunbartonshire. I am also an iNaturalist Ambassador.

What do I need to bring? To get the most from the session you will need a smart phone with the iNaturalist app installed. Alternatively you could use a digital camera to take photos and upload them to iNaturalist after the event. We’ll cover how to do this on the day. A bottle of water will also be handy.

What should I wear? Sturdy shoes and outdoor clothing

Who is the event open to? The event is open to all ages, though under 18s must be accompanied by a guardian at all times. Please consider whether your child will be able to sit through a 30-45 minute presentation.