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Anyone can become a citizen scientist - even experts! If you're excited about exploring new areas of conservation tech, contributing to projects, or developing and launching your own citizen science projects or apps, this is the group for you.
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Project Report: Upgrading Software for The Motus Wildlife Tracking System and NatureCounts 

Catherine Jardine

15 June 2026 11:52pm

We’re excited to report the completion of our Boring Fund Project: BEHIND THE SCENES: UPGRADING SOFTWARE PACKAGES IN SUPPORT OF THE MOTUS WILDLIFE TRACKING SYSTEM AND...

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Denis Lepage

18 June 2026 10:41pm

This initiative was such a great motivation to finally tackle some of our tech debt, so thanks indeed Arm and Wildlabs. The boring stuff is really what underpins the exciting one, and it's great to have partners and funders who understand and appreciate this.
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New "Human Dimensions" group on Wildlabs?

Matt Ziegler

29 May 2026 7:25pm

Hello everybody!I would like to propose the creation of a Human Dimensions group on WILDLABS.This idea came out of the social sciences lunch at ICTC 2026 in Lima...

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Tariq Ahmad

5 June 2026 8:12pm

Hello WildLabs community!

My name is Dr. Tariq Ahmad, and I am actively engaged in the conservation of the Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata). As part of my research and fieldwork, I focus on understanding the ecology, habitat requirements, threats, and conservation challenges facing this iconic species.

The Indian pangolin is one of the most trafficked mammals in Asia, facing severe pressure from illegal trade and habitat loss. My work includes:

  • 📍 Conducting field surveys and camera-trapping to assess pangolin distribution
  • 📊 Analysing habitat suitability and threat patterns
  • 🐾 Collaborating with local communities and stakeholders for conservation action
  • 🧬 Publishing research to inform policy and protection strategies

I am passionate about translating science into practical conservation outcomes and engaging with global networks to support pangolin protection. I look forward to connecting with others working on pangolins, wildlife trafficking, biodiversity monitoring, and conservation technologies.

Feel free to reach out — I’d love to share insights, tools, and collaboration opportunities!

Warm regards,
Dr. Tariq Ahmad

Arika V

12 June 2026 9:01pm

I would join this group! I'm fairly new to this community, and human dimensions is my closest area of interest amongst the other groups listed for WildLabs. 

Henri Busson

14 June 2026 9:35pm

Hi

 

Heavily interested

I am trying to put in place a citizen science project where UX design and environmental human-computer interaction and Environmental communication are a big deal

keep me in touch

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Biodiversity Monitoring Scientist

Tom August

8 June 2026 5:22pm

This role would suit someone with a background in ecology or environmental science who enjoys combining fieldwork, data analysis, and applied research to support real-world environmental outcomes.

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Call for Collaboration: Share your voice at ICTC next week! 

Mandy Eyrich

11 February 2026 3:29am

Hello, fellow WILDLAB-ers! I'm Mandy, your current Human-Wildlife Coexistence Group Leader!  :)I am heading to the ICTC conference in Peru next week and while reviewing the...

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Mandy Eyrich

19 February 2026 3:35am

Hi Anna!

Is there anything that sparks your curiosity, which I can address for you? Take a look at the upcoming day 2 and day 3 sessions, and if you see anything that intrigues you, please let me know! I'll happily join the session that aligns, and share your thoughts! ☺️

Kind regards,

Mandy

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Nature Tech Unconference - Anyone attending?

Elsa

8 March 2025 12:11pm

Hi all, anyone planning to attend the Nature Tech Unconference on 28th March at the London School of Economics Campus in London, UK? (the event is free to attend but...

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Elsa

13 May 2026 12:05pm

Myself and the Fauna & Flora Conservation Technology team will be there (@Chelsea_Smith  and @ugyenpenjor ) and also the WILDLABS team @HRees ! See you!

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Citizen science tool for microplastic mapping in underserved regions

Mykhailo Kravchuk

18 April 2026 3:48am

Hi everyone, I'm a high school student working on a free citizen science tool for microplastic pollution in underserved regions. The idea is simple: a mobile web app where anyone...

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Soledad Gastón

1 May 2026 12:39pm

Hi Mykhailo. That citizen science tool seems interesting. But, how do you expect people to detect microplastics (ranging from 1 µm to 5 mm in size)?

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Biowatch: a free, open-source desktop app for camera trap analysis

Arthur

21 April 2026 10:07am

Hi everyone  I wanted to share something we've been building that feels right at home in this community: Biowatch, a free and open-source desktop app...

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Mackenzie Leah Askin

22 April 2026 7:50pm

This looks amazing and I look forward to trying it out when I get the chance! 

Just wondering, when it comes to the AI recognitions, is there a way to "rename" the recognitions that were incorrect? 

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I WANT TO TELL YOUR STORY

Barny Dillarstone

29 June 2025 10:22am

I create ocean exploration and marine life content on YouTube, whether it be recording nautilus on BRUVs, swimming with endangered bowmouth guitarfish, documenting reef...

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Tracy Kadessa

11 January 2026 7:33am

Amazing!

Found your instagram page and have been scrolling all morning ( most educative doomscrolling I've done so far😂). Love it, am seeing sea creatures I've never seen.

Manijhe

24 March 2026 1:37pm

Wonderful work! Would you be interested in documenting a story about afforestation from the Pacific Ocean to the Himalayas (Indus River focus)? 

I’m interested in doing an expedition documentary bridging mythology and conservation with a YouTuber to help bring awareness towards forest conservation all along the river. The focus is water and water wildlife.

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Women in Conservation Forum: 3 Weeks Today!!

Macayle Rose Guerin

9 February 2026 1:31am

The Women in Conservation Forum held in the Trademark Hotel on Monday the 2nd of March is happening 3 weeks from today!Our timetable is coming together well, with involvement from...

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Mandy Eyrich

11 February 2026 2:16am

Hi Macayle! My assumption is that this is an in-person only event...yes? If there is an option to join remotely or listen in, please do follow up and share with our Community! I would personally love to attend, and I am sure many others would as well! And if there may be any content that is publicized post the event, please do share that as well. :) Sounds like a fantastic initiative -- thank you for sharing! Cheers!

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Women in Conservation Forum (WiCF) 2nd March in Nairobi: GoFundMe platform

Macayle Rose Guerin

30 January 2026 5:14am

Hello all, We have set up a GoFundMe platform for Women in Conservation Forum. Our goal is to make the day as open and accessible as possible. We would greatly...

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Susan Chege Reuben

30 January 2026 10:52am

Hello Macayle

It is of great pleasure that there is this opportunity coming to East Africa. I would like to attend this. Do you have any recommendation for funding  a student to attend such a forum? I will share this opportunity with our East Africa WhatsApp group too.

Macayle Rose Guerin

2 February 2026 2:33am

Hi Susan, 

Thank you for your message. 

I apologise, but as we are a non-profit and mostly volunteer-run, we are presently unable to provide funding support to people to travel to Nairobi for the forum. 

Thank you for sharing WiCF with the whatsapp community; that’s lovely of you!

I can write up an official letter of invitation if that would help with a university bursary application, and WiCF attendees will receive a certificate of attendance for the day. 

I have a small invitation flyer; feel free to share this with others who may be interested. 

Kind regards,

Macayle 

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Women in Marine Conservation session in the Women in Conservation Forum (WiCF) day 2nd March in Nairobi, Kenya. 

Macayle Rose Guerin

30 January 2026 4:52am

Hello everyone, We have speaker slots available in the Women in Marine Conservation session in WiCF on Monday 2nd March in Nairobi! This hour-long...

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Macayle Rose Guerin

30 January 2026 4:56am

Disclaimer: The related organisations in the blue box below are not partnership statements. I am merely trying to spread the word. We only have official partnerships (e.g. by an MoU) with CCF and WildDrone for the GCTDF. 

Thank you! 

Susan Chege Reuben

30 January 2026 10:55am

Hi Macayle

Are these two different forums; one in Mombasa and other in Nairobi? can you make me understand please?

 

Macayle Rose Guerin

1 February 2026 2:02am

Hi Susan, We are just organising the one – Global Conservation Tech and Drone Forum 2-6 March in Nairobi. Women in Conservation Forum is a one-day forum on 2nd March, part of the wider GCTDF. https://www.gctdf.org/agenda I was merely mentioning the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa because of its importance in marine conservation.
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Variety Hour videos?

Lars Holst Hansen

6 January 2026 5:39pm

What is going on with uploads of the Variety Hour recordings to youtube?The last one is from August!I would love to be able to catch up! 

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WILDLABS Team

8 January 2026 5:18pm

Hi Lars,

Thanks for inquiring! Our team's capacity has been stretched the past few months with other time-sensitive initiatives (like the upcoming International Conservation Tech Conference!) so we haven't been able to dedicate time to editing the last Variety Hour videos. We are working to get these posted as soon as we can. 

Thanks so much for your patience!

-the WILDLABS team

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iNaturalistAU & ArcGIS Online apps to identify weeds, map weed infestation areas, record control work, & monitor outcomes

Amber Balfour-Cunningham

26 November 2025 10:18am

The Free ArcGIS Online Instant Apps use iNaturalistAU observation fields to convert point observations into circular plots, displaying the proximity of weed infestations to native species, and weed control work. Example: Weeds in Victoria, Australia https://arcg.is/KmL5e

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