Pictured: Coyote caught on remote wildlife camera in Quitslund Preserve. Photo courtesy of Woodland Park Zoo / Seattle Urban Carnivore Project.

Love wildlife? You can help advance conservation just by spending a few hours looking through photos of cute otters and coyotes!

We’re partnering with Woodland Park Zoo for the Fall Photo Tagging Sprint, and we’d love for you to join! The Bainbridge Island Land Trust has previously operated wildlife cameras on our preserves as part of the Seattle Urban Carnivore Project. These cameras collected thousands of images that need to be carefully reviewed and tagged to support conservation research. This is a great opportunity for those with an interest in wildlife research to contribute through a computer-based conservation project and help strengthen our understanding of Washington’s wildlife populations.

Details

• What you’ll do:
  • Learn to identify local wildlife species
  • Review photos & label wildlife caught on camera in Land Trust preserves
  • Gain hands-on experience with AI-powered photo processing software
  • Complete at least 6 hours of photo tagging between October – December 2025. Join us for in-person Coffee & Code meetups or volunteer from the comfort of your own home!
• Why it matters: You will contribute directly to conservation research across the Puget Sound region; the data will be used by researchers to deepen our understanding of local wildlife populations, habitat use and behavior, conservation needs, and how humans and animals can better coexist.
• How to join:
  • Register for the Fall Sprint by Monday, October 6th.
  • Complete the virtual training
    • Live on Zoom: Monday, September 29th, 7–8:30 PM
    • Or watch the recording by Monday, October 6th
  •  Optional: RSVP for in-person Coffee & Code photo tagging meet-ups with the Bainbridge Island Land Trust by October 6th.
    • Meet-up times: Oct. 11th, 9-11am | Oct. 15th, 5-7pm | Oct. 17th, 9-11am | Nov. 7th, 9-11am | Nov. 12th, 5-7pm

Whether you’re a seasoned conservationist or just someone who loves spotting wildlife, this is a fun and flexible way to make a difference.

Ready to join the Photo Tagging Sprint? Click to register here.