About this Event
Bring the kids to the Fanshawe Park Conservation Area to learn about the bountiful nature in our local creeks and streams!
Join environmental educators for a fun, hands‑on Bioblitz in Fanshawe Park Conservation Area. Using iNaturalist, we will learn how to identify aquatic plant and animal species, all while enjoying the fresh air, sights, and sounds of the outdoors. Nets, buckets and observations jars will be available.
Please download iNaturalist and create your free account in advance. If you would like help getting started with iNaturalist then arrive 15 minutes early and an iNaturalist Ambassador will be there to teach you how to use the app to make observations. No prior experience or knowledge is necessary. Bring your curiosity and sense of adventure!
Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear and dress for the weather. The trails taken on the hike will be weather-dependent. The trails are not wheelchair or stroller-friendly, and we will be walking approximately 450 meters from the parking lot to the creek.
NOTE: This is a family event - an adult must accompany any children who want to participate (please select the number of tickets for each person in your party). No bathrooms will be available.
Meeting Location: Meet us at the entrance to the Tamarack Trail at Fanshawe Conservation Area.
We need YOUR help to track biodiversity in London, ON!
From April 24–27, 2026, you’re invited to get outside and document the plants, animals, insects, fungi, and other living organisms you encounter using the iNaturalist app. The City Nature Challenge is a global collaboration to document nature. Every observation counts and everyone is welcome - from nature newbies to seasoned naturalists! It’s fun, easy, and a great way to explore the natural spaces in the Forest City.
HOW IT WORKS
April 24–27, 2026
📸 Get outside and take photos (or record sounds) of wild plants, animals, fungi, and other life you find.
April 28–May 10, 2026
🔍 Help identify what was found—yours and others’ observations.
Results announced: May 13, 2026
🏆 Which cities will come out on top for biodiversity, participation, and total observations?
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Find it - Spot any wild plant, animal, or other living organism
Snap it - Take a photo or sound recording
Share it - Upload your observation to iNaturalist and help with identifications
That’s it - anyone can do it!
You can get outside on your own or join a guided nature walk or bioblitz to learn from knowledgeable naturalists. For a full schedule of events, visit bioblitzlondon.ca.
WHY PARTICIPATE?
Your observations contribute real data used by scientists, students, and conservation efforts.
NEW TO iNATURALIST?
No problem! Download the free app. Create your freeaccount. Then come 15 minutes early on any of the events and we'll have an iNaturalist Ambassador there ready to help teach you how to get started.
Let’s show the world the amazing biodiversity of our city!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Fanshawe Conservation Area Tamarack Trail, 1424 Clarke Rd, London, Canada
CAD 0.00
