Looking for new outdoor areas in and around Kingston OR wanting to learn more about species identification?
You've come to the right place!
Below, we’ve brought together some information to create an informal trail guide for hiking/walking spots in and around Kingston. We've also gathered some species identification resources for this area, in hopes of improving this information's accessibility for Queen's students.
KINGSTON TRAIL GUIDES
Are you interested in hiking, birding, or nature walks? There are lots of parks and green spaces in and around Kingston to find wildlife and get outdoors.
TRAILS WITHIN KINGSTON
Lemoine Point Conservation Area
Belle Park
Marshlands Conservation Area
Grenville Park
K&P Trail
Rideau Trail
TRAILS AROUND KINGSTON
Rock Dunder Hiking Trail
Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area
Cataraqui Trail
Frontenac Provincial Park
Parrot's Bay Conservation Area
SPECIES IDENTIFICATION RESOURCES
Are you wanting to learn more about species identification in this region? Below, we have compiled some resources with information on different species identification including websites, apps, and guide books (both virtual and paper).
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QOFEI also has a collection of field guides and species identification resources. Visit our lending library page to learn more about the resources we have to offer!
iNATURALIST AND SEEK
iNaturalist is a great place to start with species identification! It is a community science initiative where you can post your observations, help others identify species, and learn more about the wildlife in your area, and around the world. Just upload a photo and your best guess as to what species it is, and the iNaturalist community will help confirm it. iNaturalist also has built-in species identification capabilities, so all you have to do is post a photo and it will provide you with suggestions. You can also check out what species are commonly found in an area, information about these species, and so much more. iNaturalist is free to use and make an account with, and is also available as an app.
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Seek by iNaturalist is an app that uses image recognition technology to help you identify species. It can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play for free. Just make sure you have an account on iNaturalist first. All you need to do is point the Seek camera at the species you are interested in, and it will try to identify it for you.
Seek camera identifying Fire Cherry