Required materials:
- Mobile device (phone or tablet) or printed data sheet
Suggested materials:
- Digital camera (cell phone camera is fine)
- Clear tape (for safe catching and handling of ticks)
Required training: None
Resources to take into the field
- Data sheet with instructions (we recommend that you print a reference copy)
- Data sheet without instructions (for frequent contributors)
- Species identification resources
If you're new to the project or you do not want to collect data on your phone, we suggest that you print out the "Data sheet with instructions." This 2-page document provides instructions on what observations you need to make, images to help you identify species, and a place to make notes. To submit data to the project, simply click on the "Contribute" tab above and transfer your notes and upload your pictures into the electronic form, or enter these directly from the field.
