Technology in Nature

Here are some great phone apps that will help inspire your family to get out in nature!

Seek (by iNaturalist):

• Uses the camera on your mobile phone to identify living things
• Animals, plants, fungi, and other organisms
• The app will store your observations of species
• You can earn badges for observing different types of species and participating in challenges

Merlin Bird ID (by Cornell Lab):

• Identify birds you hear with a “Sound ID” recording right from your phone
• You can also identify birds by answering simple questions, uploading photos, or exploring a database of birds in your region
• Includes the world’s largest database of bird sightings, sounds, and photos

Geocaching®:

• Search for hidden containers (geocaches) with instructions, tips, and hints
• Details, descriptions, and recent activity for each geocache
• Navigate with driving directions
• You can log your geocaches and add photos of your find

AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run

• Companion to outdoor hiking, biking, running, walking
• Includes reviews of trailers
• You can customize your route to search for wheelchair-accessible and dog-friendly trails and more
• Gather in-depth information on trails and save them for later
• Download offline maps ahead of time to track GPS location even without cell service