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City Nature Challenge
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- Introduction: The City Nature Challenge is an international competition to find out which city can document that most species during the four-day event. Can you help the Triangle Area of North Carolina win this year?
The City Nature Challenge is an international competition to find out which city can document that most species during the four-day event. Cities from all over the world compete help to contribute biodiversity data to real scientific research. Can you help the Triangle Area of North Carolina win the City Nature Challenge?
For more information about the City Nature Challenge and why it’s important visit: nccitynaturechallenge.com.
How to Participate in the City Nature Challenge
April 29-May 2, 2022
1. Find a place to observe wildlife. This can be in your backyard, local park, or wherever you find any wild-grown species. It doesn’t even have to be in Garner! You can participate just once or as many times as you want during the event.
2. Take a photo (or multiple photos) of each species you find. Take the photos with the iNaturalist app or add them to iNaturalist later. You don’t need to know how to identify everything you see. The app or website will make suggestions for you.
3. Submit the observations through the iNaturalist app or website. All photos must be taken between April 29-May 2, and must be uploaded by May 8 to count toward the NC Bioblitz and City Nature Challenge.
Thank you for participating!
4. (Optional) Go above and beyond to earn the NC Bioblitz patch. Here’s how:
Two options:
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Make 30 observations of any wild species in North Carolina
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Or make 15 observations and 25 identifications.
*If you have any additional questions visit the City Nature Challenge website: www.nccitynaturechallenge.com. Or visit the Science Across NC website: www.scienceacrossnc.org. Follow along with the iNaturalist project: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2022-triangle-area.
For kids in grades K-8:
"Have kids who want to participate in the City Nature Challenge? Children under 13 are not allowed to create and use their own iNaturalist accounts, but they can participate through the ecoEXPLORE program! ecoEXPLORE engages children in grades K-8 in documenting biodiversity through a child-safe website. Children can participate in this program year-round and earn points toward fun naturalist prizes, but they can earn a special bioblitz badge by participating during the City Nature Challenge. Bioblitz badge and any other ecoEXPLORE observations made during the City Nature Challenge will be shared to iNaturalist after review by ecoEXPLORE staff!"
Visit ecoexplore.net for more information.
Garner Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Events:
For information on special events please contact Kayla Bender, Events Coordinator.
It's Showtime and GPAC Playhouse Events:
For information on It's Showtime and GPAC Playhouse events, go to garnerperformingartscenter.com.
Downtown Garner Events:
Our friends at the Downtown Garner Association host great events in Downtown throughout the year. Learn more by visiting their website, emailing, or following them on social media (@DowntownGarner).
Learn more about the Garner Christmas Parade, which is run by a private committee.
Special Event Application:
Are you interested in having your special event at a Town of Garner park? Please complete the special event permit application above. Please contact Colleen Bockhahn at 984.233.2516 with questions or for more information about this application.
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