Holding a Mapping Event

Once you have gone out and mapped cameras on your own, try organizing neighbors and friends to map cameras. Here are a few tips:

Before the event

Pick a date, time and location. It helps if you have a rain/snow date to fall back to if the weather gets in your way;

Share your event:

• with neighbors and friends;
• on social media;
• on neighborhood discussion lists;
• put up posters about the event.

When advertising your event include:

• where to meet and when and when you will start mapping so attendees know when to arrive by;
• a map of the area you plan to map;
• a phone number people can use to contact you;
• links or QR codes to the following links so people can download and setup software ahead of time:
  • Mapping Cameras with Go Map!! on the iPhone;
  • Mapping Cameras with Vespucci for Android.

Consult our Using OSM Field Papers page to create maps you can print out and give to people at the event.