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BE A CITIZEN SCIENTIST

Anyone can be a scientist by cataloging the plants and animals
that call Kansas City’s wild lands home.

EXPLORE THE KC WILDLANDS PROJECT

All you need is a smartphone and a love of nature to help contribute to conservation efforts on Kansas City WildLands!

Kansas City WildLands uses iNaturalist to record observations of the plant and animal species found on KC wildland sites – information that is invaluable as we work to preserve these public spaces as diverse, healthy ecosystems for everyone to enjoy.

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HOW IT WORKS

Kansas City WildLands uses iNaturalist to record observations of the plant and animal species found on KC wildland sites – information that is invaluable as we work to preserve these public spaces as diverse, healthy ecosystems for everyone to enjoy.

OBSERVE

Look for any plant or animal while visiting a Kansas City WildLand site

TAKE A PICTURE

Snap a photo of what you find using the iNaturalist app

SHARE

You can explore and comment on other’s observations, too!

CITY NATURE CHALLENGE

Each year, Kansas City WildLands participates in the City Nature Challenge to collect data on plants and animals that can be found in the Kansas City region while encouraging people to get out in nature and explore local trails and natural areas.