How to Participate in the NatureMapping Program

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 »

Volunteer Opportunities

Our goal is to provide opportunities for you to volunteer your time and expertise. You can volunteer for some NatureMapping projects without having to take a workshop or be a NatureMapper. But beware before you know it, you might become part of the NatureMapping Field Corps of volunteers.

GETTING STARTED 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.
     Data Collection Form (pdf)
3) Prepare your data for submission.
     NatureMapping spreadsheet instructions (pdf)
     Washington spreadsheet (xls)
     Click for other states and additional Washington handouts
4) Submit your data to the NatureMapping Program.
     Upload data here.
5) Access the NatureMapping Data.
     View Maps here.

Training

NatureMapping Training Workshops »

Information for Teachers »

Information on NatureMapping Centers »

Forms and Information by State

Click for State information »

A NatureMapping Project featured by the The George Lucas Educational Foundation

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.
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