Ever wondered what type of butterfly you werelooking at or which cocktail to drink? WildKey is a mobile decisiontree (or branching database) tool that provides mobile decisionsupport. Using simple prompts and illustrations, this applicationenables users to make informed decisions and record observations atthe point of need, instantly turning a novice into an expert.CreateUse the creation tool on the WildKnowledge portal to create yourown keys or use those that are available as open projects.MobiliseDownload your keys to your phone* and use anywhere. WildKey can beused with a live internet connection or can be used offline, withany saved information being uploaded when you have a connectionagain.WildKey lets you answer questions at the point of inspiration andcan be a great teaching aid as well as a bit of fun.VisualiseYou can also upload, store and visualise your data via reports,charts and maps and can be kept private, or shared with thecommunity as open projects. If your ideas are really good we maypartner with you and turn your WildProject into a stand aloneapp.

Life for pollinating insects such as bees,butterflies and moths is increasingly difficult, with many speciesnumbers in decline. We are asking you to record the insects thatvisit your garden to build our understanding of which plants aremost attractive to these insects. You will be participating in aCitizen Science project that will generate thousands of insectobservations of the plants that pollinating insects like to visit.This app enables you to:• Record details of the pollinating insects on your chosenplants• Plot these results to see which of your plants is the mostpopular• Upload the data to our central databaseThe data you gather, along with the photos you take, will beused in a research project being undertaken by the University ofSussex. The Earthwatch Institute in association with Waitrose andThe Crown Estate is facilitating this research. So what are youwaiting for? Bee-friend your garden!

WildMap is ideal for creating visitor guides, treasure hunts orquiz trails.

This App will take you on 10 guided walksaround some of Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust’s best lovednature reserves.Decide where you want to go, then download the relevant walk (werecommend you do this before your visit). Once there, activate theApp then use your phone’s GPS to help guide you round the routeshown.As you travel along the route select the information points asyou come to them, to learn more about the site’s history andwildlife, or to participate in an activity.

This trail app provides interactive contentfor Combe Mill, the Museum of Oxford and the Thame Museum. Itprovides a floor plan for the relevant museums along withmultimedia information about the exhibits (pictures, video/audiocontent, a quiz and much more). See if you can solve the anagramchallenge for each museum!Funded by Museum Development South East(www.southeastmuseums.org) and developed by WildKnowledge(www.wildknowledge.co.uk). Design by Copperhead studios(www.copperheadstudios.co.uk

WildImage enables users to create multimedia,interactive trails and diagrams.WildImage can be used either as a floor plan for museums and otherinterior trails or can contain flow-diagrams or images that containclickable Designated Interest Points. These interest points containtext, images, audio, video and multi-choice questions relating tothe object. Users of WildImage can also complete a dedicatedrecording form to upload their own data to the WK Portal.

Whether you are a complete novice or an expertyou can use this app to identify and record 40 common UK trees*.Choose whether to be guided by simple prompts and images (WildKey)or simply go to the gallery to record your observations. Recordscan be uploaded live to the WildKnowledge Portal or stored offline,so you don’t need a phone signal to use the app! WildKey lets youanswer questions at the point of inspiration and can be a greatteaching aid turning the novice into anexpert.Uploaded records can be, visualised via reports, charts and mapsand can be kept private, or shared with the community.WildKnowledge produce a range of WildKeys so check them out..ifthere is an area we haven’t covered (or you think you can dobetter!) download the WildKey UGC app which will enable you to makeyour own keys (if your key isgood we may even make it into an appand share the revenue with you)*includes native/non-natives and deciduous/conifers. Images ©Philips

FreshWater Watch is a global Citizen Science project monitoringwater quality