Seven reasons to contribute to iNaturalist as an identifier

[@PeterWFishing]

big thanks to all the iNaturalist identifiers out there! i’ve learned so much since discovering this amazing platform for sharing in the love of nature

[@rwild9356]

I love the app- I get helped through plant/insect identification and learning about locally native plants and which plants are truly local to my area, while also being able to contribute to science. Recently I was able to submit a listing for a species that only has one other sighting in the area, and the ID may not be right, but I'm pretty excited to find out.

[@jaquiring]

I wish all of my observations would reach research grade. In order for that to happen, each observation needs at least 2 identifications (mine plus one other). Because others are contributing to my observations, I feel like I need to contribute to others also. My goal is to have at least twice as many identifications as observations to help others get research grade observations also.

[@alhaadhussain6256]

There are many species of plants I found in my area that aren't native to this region and can be found no where in nearby areas. It's incredibly helpful.

[@suzanneb5598]

Such a great platform, I've learned so much since I began using it and I feel like my passion for photography is being put to good use in understanding/helping our biodiversity.

[@anschn7166]

Shouldn't this video rather be called "Seven reasons to use iNaturalist"?