Plant App ID Training at Schumacher Farm

Ever wanted to test your plant identification skills? Want to know what plant ID apps are best for your smartphone or other smart device, while contributing to science? Join John Zaborski, of UW-Madison to dive into several kinds of plant ID tools and to help with an on-going study hosted by the Renz Lab of UW-Madison, that compares the usefulness of these tools. Participants will learn about the following: 

• Pl@ntNet - desktop and app version
• Google Photo/Lens (Android)
• Apple Photo (Apple)

Participants may find it useful to download the app-based version of Pl@ntNet prior to the training. Everyone will receive an introduction to the study, how to download and log in to Pl@ntNet, and how to find their integrated photo system. There will be several groups that go into the field to test these tools on known invasive species, and feedback will be collected on usefulness of the various apps. 

Location: 

Schumacher Farm County Park - Meet at the west parking lot off of Schumacher Rd

5682 WI-113, Waunakee, WI 53597

Please arrive on time to get situated, we will start this event promptly. This training follows several minutes after the end of our Invasive Weed Workday - consider joining both events!

How to Prepare: 

What to Know:

• Training and guidance is provided.
• A smartphone or other smart device (with the ability to connect to Pl@ntNet and/or integrated smart device apps)
• Bring drinking water, a snack, and sunscreen or bug spray if desired.
• In case of cancellation due to weather, a notification will be made via email and/or phone to participants who have signed up.

What to Wear: 

• Close-toed shoes
• A hat (suggestion: ballcap or wide-brimmed sunhat)
• Breathable clothing is best for hot weather.

Accessibility:

• Volunteers should be comfortable with walking on uneven terrain.
• View our Open Restrooms webpage for bathroom availability. If there is no bathroom at a workday site, please use one before the workday.

Questions?

• John Zaborski, UW-Madison
  
  • (920) 427-4211 or jzaborsky@wisc.edu
    
    
• Claire Lamberg, Land & Water Volunteer Coordinator 
  • (608) 516-3703 lamberg.claire@danecounty.gov