JAMPD recommends: 11 apps for nature lovers

From Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District on Facebook:

Wondering how to strike a balance between screen time and outdoor fun for your kids?

Exciting news – we've got some awesome suggestions that make use of technology to inspire outdoor adventures!

Download your favorite app from this list and let's turn those digital moments into nature-packed memories! Let us know which one you're going to try!

Birds

  • AUDUBON BIRD GUIDE
  • SONG SLEUTH BIRD SONG ANALYZER
  • RAPTOR ID

Plant-life

  • SEEK
  • INATURALIST
  • MUSHROOM IDENTIFICATION

Insects

  • BUG INSECT IDENTIFICATION

Trails

  • ALLTRAILS
  • ONX

Travel / Camping

  • I HIKING
  • RECREATION.GOV
  • THE DYRT

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