Maricopa County Master Naturalists

When you upload something to iNaturalist, you'll more often than not get an identification (and sometimes a comment) from an identifier!

We've had the privilege of spotlighting a few of these amazing folks over the years on our blog. Meet some of the people behind the IDs: https://tr.ee/EU3MJVO99V

Identifiers — which can include everyone from experts to curious and enthusiastic learners — show up day after day to help verify iNaturalist data and teach fellow nature-lovers about what they're documenting. They spend countless hours identifying observations across taxa they love and know well, often in regions all around the world.

And if you've ever wanted to become an identifier, now is a great time to start! The identification period is underway, and it's one of the best opportunities to practice your skills, learn from others, and make a real difference for thousands of observations waiting for a second look: https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/citynaturechallenge/