NatureGate

Species identification made easy!

Comprehensive information on nature in many languages

NatureGate enables you to find fascinating information about hundreds of wild species together with thousands of superb images captured by top photographers. You can view and search for species in various ways – for instance using their English names, their scientific names, or by genus or family. Our unique identification tools also help you to get to know new species. They make the task of discovering new species easy, fast and fun. Try one of these tools right now!

NatureGate mainly works in eight languages. Many of our featured species can be found right around the world. Our multilingual web services can benefit millions of people interested in nature, wherever they happen to be.

The NatureGate team welcome you to enjoy investigating the species featured on our site. We hope you will find our services both enjoyable and useful. Exploring our website should also give you a lot of good reasons to get outdoors and explore the natural environment!

The Forager's Cookbook – Flora

Now in English! First published in Finnish in 2010 and constantly updated, this book presents 122 edible wild herbs found in nearby nature on seashores, forests, meadows, and even in yards - along with flavour profiles. and suitable recipes.

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NatureGate, schools and copyright

Information for teachers about using NatureGate in education and link to Kopiosto-reporting.

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NatureGate 15 years

Read about the history of NatureGate and get to know the authors.

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