City Nature Challenge Events Page
The following virtual events are open to all, no matter where you’re located. Events take place in local time. Be sure to note the time zone when registering and attending. Individual cities will also be hosting city-specific events. Find your city on the 2021 city list and click ‘view’ for more information.
| Date / Time | Event Details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2021 19:30 -5 UTC |
Intro to iNaturalist and Citizen Science
Hosted by: Ecopil AC; H. Ayuntamiento de Ángel R. Cabada Language: Spanish Link to Event/Recording |
México / Worldwide |
| February 18, 2021 4:00pm GMT |
Consejos para fotografiar la naturaleza en tiempos de COVID-19 . cómo tomar foto y sana distancia
Hosted by: A POCO NO & KALANBIO Language: Spanish Link to Event/Recording |
Worldwide |
| February 25, 2021 4:00pm GMT |
Generalidades del evento y de la plataforma: Rumbo al City Nature Challenge/ Reto urbano naturalista 2021
Hosted by: A POCO NO & KALANBIO Language: Spanish Link to Event/Recording |
Worldwide |
| March 4, 2021 4:00pm GMT |
¿Cómo fotografiar la vida marina? consejo de animales invertebrados y peces
Hosted by: A POCO NO & KALANBIO Language: Spanish Link to Event/Recording |
Worldwide |
| March 11, 2021 4:00pm GMT |
CNC Mazatlán 2019: Crónica de una historia de éxito
Hosted by: A POCO NO & KALANBIO Language: Spanish Link to Event/Recording |
Worldwide |
| March 29, 2021 6 pm – 7:30 pm PST |
Explore community science and the urban wildlife of LA County with field biologist, professor and incorrigible geek, Prof. Chroman! Prof. Chroman will point us in the right direction of this vital perspective shift on urban wildlife and our role in community science.
Hosted by: Urban Wildlife & Community Science Language: English Link to Event/Recording |
Worldwide |
| April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021 5:00 pm GMT |
Basic guidelines for proper registration of key groups (animals, plants, insects). Every Wednesday, local naturalists will answer common questions.
Hosted by: Botanical Gaden of Medellin -Colombia Language: Spanish Link to Event/Recording |
Worldwide |
| April 8, 2021 4 – 6:00 pm EST |
Calling all teachers in Fairfield and Westchester Counties! Join us for an informative virtual session and learn about the City Nature Challenge
Hosted by: The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk Language: English Link to Event/Recording |
Westchester / FairField Counties |
| April 15, 2021 2:00 pm EST |
Meet Samantha who is interested in all things manta ray, especially how to ensure that their habitats are free of pollution.
Hosted by: Microplastics & Manta Rays: Habitats, Pollution- How to Help Language: English Link to Event/Recording |
Virtual |
| April 15, 2021 7:00 pm EST |
Join us as we talk to Alexandra Morton who has been called “the Jane Goodall of Canada”.
Hosted by: An Evening with Alexandra Morton Language: English Link to Event/Recording |
Bristish Columbia |
| April 21, 2021 6:00 pm BST |
An online talk for anybody wanting to participate in the 2021 City Nature Challenge. Learn more about what the challenge involves, how to use iNaturalist to take part, and why recording wildlife is so important.
Hosted by: Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside Language: English Link to Event/Recording |
United Kingdom |
| April 22, 2021 2:00 pm EST |
Celebrate Earth Day with Idea Exchange and EcoSparks.
Hosted by: EcoSpark’s BioDiversity Training for Kids Language: English Link to Event/Recording |
Ontario, Canada |
| April 22, 2021 5 pm – 6:00pm MST |
iNaturalist and the City Nature Challenge
Hosted by: Boulder County Parks & Open Space Language: English Link to Event/Recording |
Boulder County, Colorado USA |
| April 22, 2021 6 pm – 7:30 pm EST |
Using Leave No Trace Principles during CNC
Hosted by: The Nature Conservancy in Virginia Language: English Link to Event/Recording |
Worldwide |
| April 27, 2021 2:00 pm EST |
This virtual program, designed by FLAP Canada, encourages youth to appreciate the diversity of birds in their own neighbourhoods.
Hosted by: The Nature Conservancy in Virginia Language: English Link to Event/Recording |
Worldwide |
| April 22, 2021 4:00-5:00 EST |
CNC Info Session-Join us for this informative virtual session to learn how you can get involved in the City Nature Challenge!
Hosted by: The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk Language: English Link to Event/Recording |
Fairfield & Westchester Counties |
| April 22, 2021 5 pm – 7:00 pm PST |
Explore and learn about nature with self-guided outdoor activities, fun challenges and more. The Environmental Extravaganza will kick off at the Party for the Planet online event on April 22 and continue through June 8.
Hosted by: City of Surrey Language: English Link to Event/Recording |
City of Surrey, BC, Canada |
| April 22, 2021 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm PST |
Learn about bioblitz-style competitions, the basics of using the iNaturalist app and how to participate in the City Nature Challenge in Metro Vancouver
Hosted by: Metro Vancouver Regional District Parks Language: English Link to Event/Recording |
Virtual |
| April 27, 2021 2:00 pm EST |
This virtual program, designed by FLAP Canada, encourages youth to appreciate the diversity of birds in their own neighbourhoods.
Hosted by: Birds in Your Hood Language: English Link to Event/Recording |
Ontario, Canada |
| April 27, 2021 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm EST |
City Nature Challenge 2021: Community Science for Educators & Interested Individuals
Hosted by: S. Powers-Kaminski/The Cleveland Museum of Natural History Language: English Link to Event/Recording |
Worldwide |
| April 28, 2021 7 – 8:00 pm EST |
CNC Info Session-Join us for this informative virtual session to learn how you can get involved in the City Nature Challenge!
Hosted by: The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk Language: English Link to Event/Recording |
Fairfield & Westchester Counties |
| May 1, 2021 Multiple times throughout the day PST |
In May, cities around the world will be competing to see who can make the most observations of nature. Be part of the fun and make a contribution as a citizen scientist! We’ll show you all you need to know. Sign up for the webinar. Then you’ll be ready to make observations, either on your own – or join us on one of the guided walks.
Hosted by: Metro Vancouver Regional District Parks Language: English Link to Event/Recording |
Iona Beach Regional Park Metro Vanxouver, BC |
| May 4, 2021 2:00 pm EST |
City Nature Challenge 2021: Community Science for Educators & Interested Individuals
Hosted by: A Virtual Visit with the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory Language: English Link to Event/Recording |
Fairfield & Westchester Counties |