Become a Wildr Expert!
Wildr is building a native plant recommendation engine and we need the people who actually know these plants to help us get it right (not AI)! In return, you'll get a verified Wildr Expert badge in the app, enhanced weighting (so your feedback carries more influence in the tool), and early access to expert-only features.
Accepted experts will receive a personalized link to access Wildr's native plant recommendation training tool. It's quick, easy, and fun!
Complete the short form below to apply.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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Use the same email address you want to use for the Wildr app — this is how we'll verify your expert status and give you the Expert badge!
How would you describe yourself? (Select all that apply)
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Professional - I work in ecological restoration, native plant horticulture, landscape design, nursery production, or land management — plants are my livelihood.
Scientist - I'm a credentialed researcher, botanist, ecologist, entomologist, or hold advanced academic training in a field directly relevant to native plants or wildlife.
Educator - I teach, guide, or train others in native plant knowledge — through extension programs, master gardener chapters, botanical gardens, or native plant society leadership.
Enthusiast - I'm a passionate, knowledgeable native plant advocate — an avid gardener, active iNaturalist contributor, or longtime native plant society member with deep hands-on experience.
I'm not an expert yet - I'm excited about Wildr but don't quite fit the descriptions above. Sign me up to hear when the app launches!
Are you affiliated with any organizations, institutions, programs, or companies?
Which state(s) do you have knowledge of native plants for? (Note: The tool will be at Ecoregion Level 3)
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Roughly how many North American native plants are you personally familiar with?
1–50 plants
51–100 plants
101–200 plants
200+ plants
How many years have you been working with natives (roughly)?
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0-2 years
3-5 years
6-8 years
9+ years
Describe your level of native plant expertise.
Anything else you'd like to tell (or ask) us?
How did you hear about the Wildr Expert program?
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Homegrown National Park
Wild Ones
Garden for Birds: Cornell Lab
The Garden Conservancy
Design Your Wild
Wildr / Plan it Wild
Reddit / social media
Word of mouth
Other
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