The WOW App

 

We are very excited to announce that after two years of development, testing and collaboration between citizen scientists, orchid enthusiasts and scientists the WOW app is ready to use! You can access the WOW app by going to the internet browser on your mobile device and typing in www.app.wildorchidwatch.org

Wild Orchid Watch Australia is a project within iNaturalist and all photos and data collected using the WOW app will be stored, collated and identified on the iNaturalist platform. If you already have an iNat account you can use it to log in to the WOW app, and if not, it is very easy to create one.

WOW app frequently asked questions (including details about the WOW app, photo and data copy write, privacy policy and terms of service) can be found on our website here https://www.wildorchidwatch.org/faqs

For guidance on signing up and getting the most out of the WOW app please see the WOW App Instructional Videos on the website or in the links in the story below.

 

Professor Michelle Waycott launches the WOW app online

While we would love to launch the WOW app at events around Australia and meet you in person, due to current travel and social restrictions, for now at least, the WOW app is launching online!

We are delighted to bring to you this WOW app launch message from Professor Michelle Waycott, Chief Botanist at the South Australian Herbarium and Professor of Plant Systematics at The University of Adelaide. YouTube link here (and on photo)

 

Photo: John Mifsud. Pterostylis parviflora - Frankston, Vic.

WOW app instructional videos

If you would like some help with installing the WOW app on your mobile device and with using the app to make your first observations, you can check out the WOW instructional videos:

Getting the WOW app

Making an observation using the WOW app

Please let us know if there are other WOW app instructional videos you would find useful info@wildorchidwatch.org

 

Would you like a WOW Photographic Scale Card?

We have a new print run of WOW scale cards. If you would like a couple for yourself or a bundle to give out to nature photographers in your organisation (eg. Landcare or “Friends of” groups), please send us your postal address and we will mail them to you. info@wildorchidwatch.org

 

Photo: Alicia Kaylock. Instagram @lis_dale. Pterostylis pulchella - Budderoo National Park, NSW.

Thank you!!

Thank you to everyone who has been involved with the development of the WOW app and project: Beta testers, social media contributors and orchid enthusiasts who have generously given feedback and support and shared beautiful orchid photos.

All the best,

The WOW team. info@wildorchidwatch.org