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Plants are the foundation of life on Earth, yet we still have major gaps in our understanding of where they occur, how they’re changing over time, and what that means for biodiversity and ecosystems. This talk dives into the power of iNaturalist, the world’s largest citizen science platform for plant occurrence data. You’ll learn how to take informative plant photos, upload observations, explore the wealth of plant data available on the platform, and contribute to identifying records for others. Whether you’re a seasoned botanist or a budding naturalist, come find out how every snap of a flower can help build a richer picture of our natural world.

Presented by Thomas Mesaglio, PhD candidate at the University of New South Wales, Sydney. Thomas is working on improving our understanding of Australia’s flora by integrating professional and citizen science data. He regularly organises, leads and participates in BioBlitzes, and is a site administrator for iNaturalist Australia.

Image: Harvesting seed from the critically endangered species Davies’ Waxflower/St Helens Waxflower Phebalium davesii at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens nursery. Credit RTBG