The City Nature Challenge is an annual four-day global bioblitz at the end of April, where cities are in a collaboration-meets-friendly-competition to see what can be accomplished when we all work toward a common goal.

Taking part is easy:

Part 1: April 25-28 - go out and find nature in your community

• Find Wildlife: It can be any plant, animal, or any evidence of life found in your city.

• Take picture: Take a picture of what you find. Be sure to note the location of the critter or plant.

• Share! Share your observations through iNaturalist or your city's chosen platform.

Part 2: April 29-May 4 - Identifying what was found

Why participate?

There is nature all around us! 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!

Are you an educator and want to take your class outside?

Visit the educators resource page for lots of ideas to get your class outside with specific information by age group. https://www.citynaturechallenge.org/education-toolkit

Do you want to lead your city, neighborhood or community in a challenge - CNC Local Organizer Information

There are lots of planning and event organization opportunities available, visit the organizer’s resource page: https://www.citynaturechallenge.org/organizers