Wild Ones: Illinois Prairie Chapter iNaturalist Project
The Wild Ones: Illinois Prairie Chapter iNaturalist project documents native plants in natural areas in many counties served by Wild Ones: Illinois Prairie Chapter with the use of iNaturalist app, A Community for Naturalists · iNaturalist.
The Wild Ones Illinois Prairie · iNaturalist project along with the Pollinator Pathway Map provides an overview of some of the native plants available to pollinators in the Wild Ones: Illinois Prairie Chapter Central Illinois counties.
To view observations by county, use the following links:
Wild Ones Illinois Prairie – McLean County, IL · iNaturalist
Wild Ones Illinois Prairie- Livingston County, IL · iNaturalist
Wild Ones Illinois Prairie – Champaign County, IL · iNaturalist
Wild Ones Illinois Prairie – Woodford County, IL · iNaturalist
Wild Ones Illinois Prairie – Peoria County, IL · iNaturalist
Wild Ones Illinois Prairie- Dewitt County, IL · iNaturalist
Wild Ones Illinois Prairie – Tazwell County, IL · iNaturalist
Who are contributing observations of native plants which are displayed in the Illinois Prairie Chapter projects with iNaturalist?
There are members of the Wild Ones: Illinois Prairie Chapter who have volunteered their time to document native plants in local natural areas. These members have been set up by the project administrator to contribute observations.
Is an iNaturalist account needed to contribute observations?
Yes, an iNaturalist account is necessary to have observations be added to the Illinois Prairie Chapter projects and the project administrator must add the member to these projects.
Is an iNaturalist account needed to view the observations in the Illinois Prairie Chapter projects?
An iNaturalist account is not necessary to view the Illinois Prairie Chapter project observations. Observations are available for viewing by anyone. iNaturalist is a community citizen scientist tool and open to all to view observations.
What information can be found by viewing observations in the Illinois Prairie Chapter projects?
- Picture of plant
- Date of observation
- Location of observation
- Whether plant identification has been verified by other naturalists
- Number of species observed as well as number of a specific species
- Common name as well as botanical name
Viewing plant observations is a great way to learn about native plants in the Central Illinois region. The observations can be easily searched to find a specific plant.
Will plants planted in someone’s backyard be included in the Illinois Prairie Chapter projects?
Only observations made of native plants in nature areas are displayed.
How can I get involved with the Wild Ones: Illinois Prairie Chapter projects?
If you would like to contribute observations to these projects or learn more about iNaturalist, please contact [email protected].