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City Nature Challenge is an international community science initiative organized by California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum Los Angeles County that encourages people to go outside and explore the nature in their communities. In 2020, Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the University of Florida Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation IFAS Extension brought this global event to Alachua County.Join Alachua County’s iNaturalist project and discover the plants and animals living in your backyard or local nature park during April 26-29. Not only will you find amazing creatures and plants, but iNaturalist helps you learn what you’re observing.
https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2024-alachua-county
Check back to learn about upcoming iNaturalist trainings and opportunities to discover Alachua County nature with other community members. Our community partners are hosting opportunities daily during the challenge.
? Alachua Conservation Trust - Santa Fe River Preserve BioBlitz
- Date & Time: Friday, April 26, 9 am-12 pm
- Location: 27025 North Sate Road 121, Alachua, FL 32615
? Santa Fe Springs Celebration
- Date & Time: Saturday, April 27, 12 pm to 6 pm at
- Location: Poe Springs County Park (28800 NW 182nd Ave, High Springs)
*Make sure to visit the Alachua County Environmental Protection Department and Florida Natural History Museum's tables to learn more about City Nature Challenge!
? Park Ranger Nature Walk
- Date & Time: April 27 & 28, 9 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park
* Please meet rangers at the boardwalk pavilion by 9 am
?? Alachua County Land Conservation Ecologist-Led Hikes
- Date: Sunday, 4/28
- 1st Hike Time: 8am -11 am
- Location: Levy Loop Trailhead (14920 SE 11TH Dr. Micanopy, Florida 32667)
- 2nd Hike Time: 1 pm-3 pm
- Location: Barr Hammock South (300 SE 175th Ave Micanopy, Florida 32667)
*Please register for these free hikes by emailing [email protected] or calling (352)451-7818. Space is limited to 20 people.
Thank you to our community partners: Alachua Conservation Trust, Alachua County Environmental Protection Department, Florida Museum of Natural History, and City of Gainesville Parks & Recreation.
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