India’s Nature – Monsoon Beauty

Biodiversity Treasure Hunt

4th & 5th September 2021 (Saturday, Sunday)

Dear Friends

We are entering the last 10 days (and two weekends) of the Monsoon Beauty Event

For the last weekend of the event period (that is 4th and 5th September) we are proposing a Biodiversity Nature Walk and Treasure Hunt.

An opportunity for new or inexperienced nature observers i& nat users to join up with local experts and learn about nature, nature walking, exploring the tree of life, and how to effectively use iNaturalist.

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The following are the proposed ideas for the walk

1. Nature Walk for beginners*

a. lead by an experience iNat user / Guide
b. Locations and trip leaders will be shared by 1st Sept 2021

2. Exploring the Tree of Life The Biodiversity Treasure Hunt

a. Tick off as many life groups as possible during the weekend
b. Popularly seen organisms
c. (we will share a Tree of Life format for easy reference)

3. Introduction to iNaturalist

a. How to take images; post; id / tag
b. Judicious use of Computer Vision
c. Responding to messages (Activity)
d. Project Participation

First week of Big Butterfly Month India 2021.

Any other objectives as per the iNaturalist Trip leader

Any one interested in organizing a nature walk in their location please direct message on iNaturalist to @ram_k, We will help with guidelines and promoting the event.