City Nature Challenge 2025 (Part 1): Making Observations

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What is the City Nature Challenge?

The City Nature Challenge is not just about cities! All observations made in Calvert County between Friday, April 25 and Monday, April 28 will count for the Washington, DC Metro Area City Nature Challenge.

Please join the project  https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2025-washington-dc-metro-area and spread the word to your friends and neighbors.

The City Nature Challenge has two parts:

Part 1) Making observations between April 25-28 (that's this opportunity)

Part 2) Identifying observations from April 25-May 4. https://calvertstewards.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1060414

This is the volunteer opportunity for first task. This is a self-guided volunteer opportunity, so go explore on your own schedule during the weekend. During the four days, just go make observations! They'll be added automatically if you use the App.

You can also help with the second task to identify observations. Respond to the Identification opportunity. The collective global results will be announced on May 5. 

Here's an introductory video from 2021. https://youtu.be/8nU4_mmQsiM

How to Participate

1. Download the iNaturalist app (or go online to www.inaturalist.org) and create a free account.

2. Join the Project on iNaturalist https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2025-washington-dc-metro-area

3. Between April 25 and 28, 2025, search for animals, plants, mushrooms, and other life forms and upload to iNaturalist. These observations will be documented on iNaturalist and counted towards our region's tally. As a participant, it is up to you how much or how little you take part! Do only what feels safe for you & your family and is in accordance with all your local regulations. If you do not use the app to make observations, make sure you upload all photos before May 5 to be counted.

Attend an iNaturalist Training 

Respond to this opportunity and we'll keep you informed. Also, check out the tutorials on INaturalist.

Information on the City Nature Challenge

In Calvert County: https://www.calvertparks.org/CNC/ 

The 2024 Washington, DC region (which includes Calvert County) results: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2024-washington-dc-metro-area

For Further Information Contact: Karyn Molines, Karyn.Molines@calvertcountymd.gov

Details

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Inclement Weather Plan: Rain or Shine!
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Get Connected Icon Those with limited mobility can observe from porches, decks, backyards, and bird feeders

Location

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