Contribute to the Project

We believe in building this project together — a community-driven way to help people feel connected to the outdoors. Whether you’re a developer, naturalist, photographer, or just someone who loves the outdoors, your help makes a difference.

🌿 Contribute Content

We're always looking for thoughtful contributors who can help improve our species database with images, descriptions, and regional notes. If you’re interested in contributing content, please reach out and tell us:

  • Who you are and your background (e.g., educator, forager, birder, etc.)
  • Why you’re interested in contributing
  • Any relevant experience or knowledge areas

Once we’ve connected, we can grant you admin access to create encounters.

Contact us at [email protected] to get started.

💻 Contribute Code

Developers can help make the app better — fix bugs, add features, or improve accessibility. We welcome all skill levels and appreciate clear, thoughtful pull requests.

  • Bug fixes or performance improvements
  • UI/UX enhancements
  • New learning modes or content upload tools

You can explore our repository, open issues, and submit pull requests on GitHub.

🫶 Community Values

We’re guided by curiosity, respect for nature, and a shared desire to make outdoor experiences more meaningful. Contributions should be open, kind, and collaborative.