The 2027 Wild Spotter Invasive Species Ambassador Training emphasizes the human element of invasive species management, equipping participants with the skills to lead successful community-based programs. This campaign utilizes the Invasives Free USA Concept, the Wild Spotter app, and provides a toolbox of practices for success. Participants will gain skills, knowledge, and confidence from experts to make a real difference in protecting America’s Wild Places.
Wild Spotter’s Purpose
Wild Spotter is a national citizen science campaign that empowers people to protect America’s Wild Places from invasive species through tools, outreach, and community-driven action. Built on the EDDMapS framework, the user-friendly Wild Spotter app allows citizen scientists, land managers, volunteers, and staff to identify, map, and report invasive species in real time. Wild Place managers receive these reports and can use them to guide control and land restoration efforts.
