Colorado Statewide Natural Heritage Survey

Community Science Engagement

 

CNHP seeks community scientists to help collect plant, animal, insect, wetland, and other habitat data as part of our Statewide Natural Heritage Survey. Your efforts will greatly enhance our understanding of Colorado's biodiversity by identifying key species, assessing habitat conditions, and exploring under-surveyed regions. As CNHP concludes our second year of the Statewide Survey, we look forward to your involvement in our upcoming field seasons!

 

iNaturalist 101

Please follow the links below to view the training materials from our 2025 iNaturalist training hosted in partnership with CSU Extension, Colorado Native Plant Society, Great Old Broads for Wilderness, and the Adopt a Rare Plant Program.

 

Please contact Jess Cheadle with questions or for more information about how to serve as a volunteer for the Statewide Survey.

Presentation Slides -- View HERE
Training Recording -- View HERE
iNaturalist Training Videos
CNHP Species Tracking List: Download HERE
iNaturalist training announcement
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Regional Partnership Engagement

To accomplish the goals of the Statewide Natural Heritage Survey and the Colorado Outdoor Partnership, CNHP has partnered with the Regional Partnerships Initiative. CNHP is interested in supporting the needs of each Regional Partnership by documenting specific landscapes that are important for biodiversity conservation and supporting the efforts of Colorado's Outdoors Strategy.
CNHP Species Tracking List: Download HERE
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