Shirley McLaran will be guest presenter at the Australian Plant Society’s next meeting on Saturday, May 11.
McLaran’s experience as a botanist, passionate teacher of bush regeneration and a forager for pea flowers, has led her to revive the Pea Flower Study Group where she is able to share knowledge with others, using iNaturalist, to learn more about her favourite plant group.
iNaturalist Australia, an online social network, is where animal and plant observations and information can be recorded, identified, shared and collected.
The data is collated for science and the conservation of the natural environment.
McLaran will reveal the tips and tricks on how to become a citizen scientist connecting people to nature and contributing observations of biodiversity from across the local area that is shared by others.
As well as enhancing the community database, this information provides statistics and connection to a community of millions of people including scientists and naturalists worldwide.
The meeting is at 1.30pm for a 2pm start at Phillip House, 21 Old Mt Penang Rd, Kariong.
Inquiries: 4362 3065 or visit austplants.com/Central-Coast-Events
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