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• Audubon Magazine

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  If you enjoy using smartphone apps such as Seek to identify birds, then you'll love this bird-watching magazine. Published 6 times per year it is full of beautifully photographed and illustrated stories about bird species, bird-watchers, and news…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Seek by iNaturalist

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  Download an app that allows you to use your phone or tablet's camera to ID the wildlife around you with AI-assisted image recognition. Seek is designed to be more kid-friendly than apps such as iNaturalist, so is a great app to learn on if you've…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Scientific Wonder of Birds

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  Want to do more than just identify birds? Dive into a Great Course all about birds from a scientific perspective -- from the science of how they fly, the reason behind their distinctive birdsongs, and an analysis of territorial behavior. The…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sky Gazing

  a Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, Constellations

  Thacher, Meg,

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  If you enjoy smartphone apps such as Google Sky Map or the Google Sky website, then check out this kid-friendly introduction to the night sky. This title can help you identify what features you want to find in the sky and then you can use these…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Google Sky

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  Explore the stars with Google Sky. This website allows you to spot constellations and planets in an interactive online starscape. You can also explore large maps of the moon and Mars.

• A Visual Guide to the Universe

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  Want to dive deeper into your observations of the night sky? This stream-on-demand title from Kanopy. This course is presented by Professor Meyer and the Smithsonian to blend the scientific with the fascinating history of the universe. Learn about…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Native Plants of the Midwest

  a Comprehensive Guide to the Best 500 Species for the Garden

  Branhagen, Alan,

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  Ever looked at a beautiful wildflower or a carefully cultivated flowerbed and thought - what kind of flower is that? Apps such as PlantNet or iNaturalist can help you use your phone or tablet camera to quickly identify some possibilities. However,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• iNaturalist - record observations of the natural world, share, and discuss

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  iNaturalist helps you identify the plants and animals around you and helps you get connected with a community of over 400,000 scientists and naturalists who can help you learn more about nature! You can access it via the web or download an Android…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Edible & Medicinal Wild Plants of the Midwest

  Alfs, Matthew,

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  Interested in foraging and apps that might assist? Foraging can be a fun hobby, but plants can be dangerous if not consumed or used properly - so always check with an expert even if you think you've identified a plant correctly. Some apps that you…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Pl@ntNet - Pl@ntNet - Identify one plant from a picture, and be part of a citizen science project on plant biodiversity

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  With the Pl@ntNet app, identify one plant from a picture, and be part of a citizen science project on plant biodiversity. You can also become a citizen scientist and share pictures of plants and observations for researchers and other citizen…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hiking Indiana

  a Guide to the State's Greatest Hiking Adventures

  Bloom, Phil,

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  Apps such as AllTrails can help you discover now walking trails - but often they hide detailed maps behind a paid subscription. Check out titles such as this or other popular hiking guides to plan your next trek. Most hiking guides feature detailed…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Indiana State Parks

  a Centennial Celebration

  Williams, Matt (Photographer)

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  Get inspired by the beauty of Indiana. This book showcases the natural wonders you can find when hiking and trail walking in Indiana. Use hiking apps such as AllTrails to identify the next trail you want to explore in the state parks highlighted in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• AllTrails - a "Freemium" Trail and Hiking app

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  AllTrails app or website can help you identify hidden hiking trails in your community. However, they use a "freemium" model where certain key features are only available with a paid subscription. You can access basics such as locations, photos, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Trees of Indiana Field Guide

  Tekiela, Stan,

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  Whether exploring your backyard or hiking across the state - if you want to learn how to spot native trees then this title will give you an overview of 124 species found in the state - including common non-native trees. Use an app such as…Read moreRead more of this annotation