NatureMapping Data Collection Guide Getting started with NatureMapping is easy. You can start by taking a training workshop or you can learn how to NatureMap on your own. 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. NatureMapping Handouts and Forms Request a NatureMapping ID Number Data Collection Form (pdf) Data Master Spreadsheet v06 (xls) Data Master Spreadsheet Instructions (pdf) Habitat Codes (Quick List) (pdf) Washington Counties List (pdf) Washington Species List (pdf) NatureMapping Training Workshops are Available

NatureMapping Data Submission Guide

Step 1. Prepare your data for submission.

First, download the Data Master spreadsheet here.

Save the spreadsheet with File Save As – your ID code_YYYY-MM-DD

Next, follow the instructions for filling out the Data Master spreadsheet. Data Master Spreadsheet Instructions (pdf)

After you have the spreadsheet completed, you will be ready to submit your data to NatureMapping.

Step 2. Submit your data.

NatureMapping data spreadsheets are sent directly to the NatureMapping coordinator.

To submit your data, please use the Data Submission Form on this website or attach the data spreadsheet to an email note addressed to your NatureMapping coordinator. For email submission, please use the subject line NatureMapping Data from [Your ID Number YYYY-MM-DD].

Data Submission Form >>

Thank you for participating in the NatureMapping Program

NatureMapping Data Access

Access the NatureMapping data online. View the Wildlife Distribution Maps here.