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Citizen science vs Plant ID

Citizen science and plant ID have 92% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatCitizen sciencePlant ID
Time a week1 hour a week2 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsCalmCalm
To startFree$15

Choose citizen science if

  • Quicker to pick up

Free to start, and little or nothing after that.

About citizen science

Choose plant ID if

  • Takes longer to get good at

About $15 to start. Little or nothing after that.

About plant ID

What you'll need

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Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.