Join the City Nature Challenge!
Join Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo this spring in the 2023 City Nature Challenge. The City Nature Challenge is an annual competition to see who can make the most observations in nature.
City Nature Challenge Information Session (Virtual)
April 17 @ 7:00 p.m.
Hosted By: Maritime Aquarium
Calling Fairfield and Westchester Counties! Join us for an informative virtual session and learn about the City Nature Challenge, a worldwide BioBlitz event happening April 28 - May 1. We will provide details on the event, an overview of how to use iNaturalist, and examples of how you can participate from anywhere in the region, even your own home! The City Nature Challenge is a great way for the whole family to get outside and explore nature together.
April 17 @ 7:00 p.m.
Hosted By: Maritime Aquarium
Calling Fairfield and Westchester Counties! Join us for an informative virtual session and learn about the City Nature Challenge, a worldwide BioBlitz event happening April 28 - May 1. We will provide details on the event, an overview of how to use iNaturalist, and examples of how you can participate from anywhere in the region, even your own home! The City Nature Challenge is a great way for the whole family to get outside and explore nature together.
Join the City Nature Challenge!
April 28 - May 1
What is City Nature Challenge?
Cities compete to see which can make the most observations of nature, find the most species and engage the most people. It started in 2016 and has quickly grown to more than 400 participating cities around the world.
When is it?
This year, make observations from Fri., April 28 through Mon., May 1. Then work on identifying what was found May 2-7.
How are observations logged?
In Fairfield & Westchester counties, please use iNaturalist, the free app/website of people sharing biodiversity information to help each other learn about nature.
Who can do it?
Anyone! Tell your friends about Fairfield/Westchester’s City Nature Challenge and encourage them to make observations.
Why participate in the City Nature Challenge?
There is nature all around us, even in our cities and backyards! Knowing what species are in our city and where they are helps us study and protect them, but the ONLY way to do that is by all of us – scientists, land managers, and the community – working together to find and document the nature in our area. By participating in the City Nature Challenge, not only do you learn more about your local nature, but you can also make your city a better place – for you and other species!
This challenge provides an important global snapshot of local biodiversity. Last year, 445 cities in 47 countries made 1.7 million observations, documenting more than 50,100 species!
Cities compete to see which can make the most observations of nature, find the most species and engage the most people. It started in 2016 and has quickly grown to more than 400 participating cities around the world.
When is it?
This year, make observations from Fri., April 28 through Mon., May 1. Then work on identifying what was found May 2-7.
How are observations logged?
In Fairfield & Westchester counties, please use iNaturalist, the free app/website of people sharing biodiversity information to help each other learn about nature.
Who can do it?
Anyone! Tell your friends about Fairfield/Westchester’s City Nature Challenge and encourage them to make observations.
Why participate in the City Nature Challenge?
There is nature all around us, even in our cities and backyards! Knowing what species are in our city and where they are helps us study and protect them, but the ONLY way to do that is by all of us – scientists, land managers, and the community – working together to find and document the nature in our area. By participating in the City Nature Challenge, not only do you learn more about your local nature, but you can also make your city a better place – for you and other species!
This challenge provides an important global snapshot of local biodiversity. Last year, 445 cities in 47 countries made 1.7 million observations, documenting more than 50,100 species!
How to Join the City Nature Challenge
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Step 1:
Download the iNaturalist app and create an account.• Download the app (easiest): Android App (Google Play) iOS App (iTunes), or use iNaturalist online. iNaturalist "Getting Started" Guide. Step 2: Record your observation with a photograph and upload the photo to the app.
Confirmation. The iNaturalist community discusses and confirms the identity of the observation and lets you know. |
2022 Results
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2023 Promotional Flyer
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