Technology

iNaturalist – Perhaps the most widely used tool to collect, identify & share information about the natural world.
Paperlike – If you prefer taking notes with a tablet and stylus, Paperlike makes the experience feel more like writing on paper. It also serves as a tough screen protector for your device.
RocketNotebook – Reusable notebooks, which allow you to write, scan & upload your notes. Many sizes, colors, and formats.
- Erasable pens – I love these erasable gel pens – loads of colors & sizes. Helpful for field notes, works with RocketNotebooks and anything else.
Write in the Rain Notebooks – If you enjoy paper and pen, this is an essential tool for capturing field notes. These books, in a variety of styles, colors, and sizes, are made of waterproof paper — they can withstand a downpour, being dropped in a puddle, or a visit through your washing machine.

Invasives in Southern Forests – is based on the publication
- A Management Guide for Invasive Plants in Southern Forests, US Forest Service, Southern Research Station.
Trees of North Carolina – NC State, online key & tree list
Winter Twig Key – Helpful key, from NC State, to help identify common, native, deciduous trees & shrubs of NC.

Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network, (COCORAHS). Tragically named, but delightful citizen science network monitoring precipitation across the country. A must-do for Master Naturalists.

Extension Master Gardener Handbook – Botany
FloraQuest
Weed ID – From the University of Missouri. List and online key to common weeds. Also available as an iPhone app.

Merlin – from the Cornell Bird Lab, helps you identify birds by their appearance, calls and songs. You can also save your bird list and compare with other lists saved nearby.