I went around campus, centennial woods, and around the city of Burlington. My experience using iNaturalist was eye-opening. At first, I didn’t understand why people used it so much but because of the BioBlitz, it made me want to go outside. The competition has made me find many species that I would have never known existed. I really do think it’s a great way to get people outside using our competitive nature. I have encountered over 80 species which include plants, fungi, birds, fish, and mammals. Other countries like Ukraine having a war within the country and still managing to take the time to observe nature is truly inspirational.
Off in the distant background you can see fresh greenery just coming to life near the brook that flows in Centennial Woods.
Lady ferns and Spiltgill Mushrooms found at my site