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School of Environmental Studies

iNaturalist: the ultimate partnership between people and planet

October 02, 2025

Brian Starzomski in Helliwell Park
Brian Starzomski in Helliwell Park

 UVic Environmental Studies professor Brian Starzomski and his students have an up-close-and-personal relationship with some pretty rare occupants of Planet Earth. The article below highlights the inspiring partnership between iNaturalist and our own research community, and how students, faculty and everyday nature-lovers are contributing meaningful biodiversity data through this global platform. 

Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or simply enjoy snapping photos of plants and wildlife on a walk, this is a great example of how all of us can take part in scientific discovery and conservation.

Read the full story here.