PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will celebrate Pi Day (3/14) with a free, hands‐on workshop, How to Make a Good iNaturalist Observation (Pi‐Naturalist), 1-3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 14 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
The program is designed for anyone interested in improving their iNaturalist skills, from complete beginners to seasoned users looking to strengthen the quality and accuracy of their observations.
iNaturalist has become an essential tool for documenting biodiversity and contributing to community science. However, many users find that their observations are not easily identifiable or do not reach Research Grade status. This workshop will address those challenges directly through a combined classroom and field session focused on practical, repeatable techniques.
About the Program
Participants will learn what makes an observation clear and useful to the broader iNaturalist community, including how to capture multiple angles, highlight key features, and provide contextual information that supports accurate identification. After an indoor introduction, attendees will move outdoors for guided practice, applying these techniques to real‐world observations around the nature center.
The workshop welcomes both new and experienced users and aims to build confidence, sharpen field skills, and deepen engagement with community science.
About the Presenter
Craig Martin is an iNaturalist Ambassador with more than 18,000 observations across the lower 48 states. His extensive field experience and long‐term involvement with the platform provide participants with expert guidance on making observations that are both scientifically valuable and personally rewarding.
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About PEEC:
PEEC was founded in 2000 to serve the community of Los Alamos. It offers people of all ages a way to enrich their lives by strengthening their connections to our canyons, mesas, mountains, and skies. PEEC operates the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road, holds regular programs and events, and hosts several interest groups, from birding to hiking to butterfly watching. PEEC activities are open to everyone; however, members receive exclusive benefits such as discounts on programs and gift shop merchandise. Annual memberships start at $35. To learn more, visit peecnature.org/support/membership/.