City Nature Challenge: Intro to iNaturalist & Mini-Bioblitz

Fri Apr 25 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-05:00

2048 Highway 6 NW, Oxford, IA, United States, Iowa 52322 | Oxford

Johnson County Conservation
Publisher/HostJohnson County Conservation
City Nature Challenge: Intro to iNaturalist & Mini-Bioblitz
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Want to join the City Nature Challenge but not sure about how to get started? This presentation will cover the history and basics of this international community science program and provide a tutorial on how to use iNaturalist. We will also get outside for a short hike to find and log organisms as part of the City Nature Challenge-- a mini biolblitz. After this training, participants should feel more confident to use iNaturalist on their own and will feel ready to participate in the weekend-long City Nature Challenge.
The City Nature Challenge is a global community science project that includes 700+ cities around the world. Communities are challenged to compete to find, photograph, and document as many organisms as possible during a single weekend. The 2024 City Nature Challenge dates are April 26-29.
This event is part of a Johnson County community-wide effort, including multiple community events made possible through a collaboration between Johnson County Conservation, the University of Iowa, and Green Iowa AmeriCorps. Community members are also able to participate on their own in their yards, neighborhoods, and in local parks.

Registration:
Registration automatically closes one day in advance. If you are fully registered, you can expect to receive an email "receipt" from MyCountyParks after registration. You will also receive an email from the leading naturalist a couple days in advance of the program. If you do not receive these emails, you may not be registered; call 319-645-1011 for assistance in this case.
Accessibility:
JCC is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. We welcome and encourage people with disabilities to attend programs and events. Accommodations may be requested by contacting naturalist staff at 319-645-1011 or [email protected]
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