SHARE WHAT YOU SEE
Use the iNaturalist app to identify species and let others know how nature’s doing where you are.
Scientists rely on people around the motu to report sightings of native species, as well as predators and invasive weeds.
Image: DOC
WHAT YOU
CAN DO
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Spotted something? Share it. It can be something common or unusual, native or introduced. You don’t even need to know what it is.
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The easiest way to share a sighting is by joining iNaturalist NZ – Mātaki Taiao. You’ll find a warm and supportive online community, who’ll help you identify what you’ve seen.
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Take a photo or video and make a note of when and where you saw it. The more details you give, the easier it is for others to help you ID it.
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Download the iNaturalist app before you go on a day hike or Great Walk. You’ll be able to record your sightings even when you’re 3 days’ walk from the closest cell tower.
GET THE TEAM INVOLVED FOR CONSERVATION WEEK
You can care for the environment around your workplace by identifying and documenting it. Grab your workmates, download the iNaturalist app, and head outside.
You could:
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see who can spot 10 native species first
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be a weed vigilante and dob in the invasive species (it helps scientists)
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learn what that weird bug is and up your nature knowledge for the morning tea quiz.
Remember to share the fun! Use #AlwaysBeNaturing and tag @docgovtnz.
HOW YOU’LL
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Scientists can use what you share to build a better picture of nature in New Zealand.
They can keep an eye on where native species are living, and how well they're doing against introduced pests and weeds. They can also track how nature is changing. They’ve even discovered new species and populations.
Every observation helps, including what you see in your own backyard.
ARE YOU IN?
It takes everyone to make a difference for nature. Every little bit helps.
NATURE'S IN
TROUBLE
Thousands of our native species are heading towards extinction, but it’s not too late to save them.
All around New Zealand, Kiwis are bringing nature back.
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Experience what people can do for nature when they work together.
Connecting with nature is scientifically proven to make you feel better. It’ll make you want to repay the favour.