How to Participate in the NATUREMAPPING Program

BASICS

The basis for the NatureMapping Program is learning and monitoring biodiversity... that the animals, plants, insects, water, and soil communities that make up our world are linked together. Scientists and citizens need to learn how everything is connected.

The NatureMapping Program allows you to progress your learning and experiences at your own pace. You can stay at Data Collection and Monitoring as long as you want or go through the progressive steps to conduct field research. See NatureMappers Progression >

QUICK START GUIDE

Getting started with NatureMapping involves five easy steps.

1) Sign up to be a NatureMapper.
     Request an ID Number here.
2) Learn how to complete the data collection form
      and start collecting data.
3) Prepare your data for submission.
     NatureMapping spreadsheet instructions (pdf)
4) Submit your data to the NatureMapping Program.
     Upload data here.
5) Access the NatureMapping Data.
     View Maps here.

Information for Teachers

Forms and Information by State

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A NatureMapping Project featured by the The George Lucas Educational Foundation

Leapin' Lizards!: Students as Data Collectors

Through their work in a NatureMapping field project, fourth-grade students from Waterville Elementary School hone their reading, writing, and math skills while making meaningful contributions to science.
Read the story | Watch the toad tracking video

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