Due to the overwhelming amount of support and encouragement from the OBFS iNaturalist email I sent out earlier this week. I thought I would try to make a discussion post here on the OBFS webpage for further discussion so as not to clog up inboxes.  Though I am super excited that we have such and active group wanting to participate. 

Admittedly I don't really know what I am doing beyond having created an umbrella project in iNaturalist for as many of the OBFS field stations that I could find. Maybe here those of us that know how to make projects can show others. Those of you that have been using iNaturalst can suggest ways that we as a group can do more and better with recording our observations.  

Plan a 2025 Bioblitz between stations?  Increase our visitor communities to post and participate.  So many things.  

It might turn out that we want to keep the conversation going in emails but since this great tool is here I thought we would give it ago. 

If your want to be involved please join the umbrella project in iNaturalist. Then if you would like to be part of the administration of this effort let me know.  I would love for a couple other folks to also help lead the way.  If you are not sure about that but want to be part of the brainstorming and setting up your own project. Reach out here as well. 

Like I said, I am new to all this so am just trying my best and would love for those with more experience to add some guidance. Looking forward to continuing to connect with you all and keep the suggestions coming. 

peace,

Amanda