CITY NATURE CHALLENGE
EVENTS
City Nature Challenge
Help the Seattle-Tacoma Metropolitan Area (including Everett, Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma and any place within Snohomish, King and Pierce counties!) show the world how biodiverse our region is by making observations of local species during City Nature Challenge!
About the program
Orientation for Educators & Other Group Leaders
Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
We’re looking for educators, outdoor group leaders, land managers and any other movers and shakers in the naturalist and environmental education world to join us in engaging our audiences in this amazing event. Join your SeaTac CNC planning team for this fun and informative virtual session and learn how you and your network can help lead participation in this global event. Let’s get people outdoors and engaged with their nearby nature!
Who is This For?
Educators (classroom, informal, nature, outdoor, etc.) and other group and environmental leaders in King, Pierce or Snohomish Counties who want to help get people engaged in City Nature Challenge 2023.
What We'll Cover
We’ll cover the basics of the event, using the iNaturalist app and share some fun stories of past events. We will also discuss creative ideas for how best to recruit, motivate and lead others to engage in this event.
Registration
Advance registration is required After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Register
Orientation for Teens (ages 14-19)
Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 7:00 - 8:15 p.m.
Curious about citizen science and ways to support your community? Then join us for an informative virtual session to learn how you can help observe and identify local ecology right in your area!
Who is This For?
Teens who live in King, Pierce or Snohomish Counties who are interested in learning more about the City Nature Challenge.
What We'll Cover
We’ll cover the basics of this popular worldwide event and learn how it all got started. You’ll learn the ins and outs of how to use the iNaturalist app and we’ll share tips and tricks for making and documenting observations of all the amazing flora and fauna that live around us. We’ll also have time to answer your questions, share what we have observed and make new friends!
Registration
Advance registration is required. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Register
Orientation for Teens (ages 14-19)
Saturday, April 15, 2023, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Missed the online orientation for teens or want more practice using iNaturalist? Join us for a fun, in-person event and build the necessary skills to observe and document wildlife. Let’s get outside and smell the roses!
Who is This For?
Teens who live in King, Pierce or Snohomish Counties who missed the virtual session and/or would like more hands-on experience using iNaturalist.
What We'll Cover
We’ll have a brief refresher on how to use iNaturalist and help new users create their accounts. We’ll also practice using the iNaturalist app: We’ll start in the rose garden and see where our discoveries take us in and/or around the zoo’s grounds. Put those boots on and get ready to explore!
Registration
Free, but advance registration is required. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on directions and parking for this meeting.
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Orientation for Individuals & Families
Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Join your SeaTac CNC planning team for a fun and informative virtual session and learn how you can help wildlife and wild places by logging your observations in your backyard, local park or other natural area during this global event!
Who is This For?
Anyone in King, Pierce or Snohomish Counties that is interested in learning more about the City Nature Challenge.
What We'll Cover
We’ll cover the basics of this popular worldwide event and its history. We’ll learn how to use the iNaturalist app and share tips for making and documenting observations of the many wild birds, bugs and plants that call our area home. We will also have plenty of time to answer questions and chat with our neighbors!
Registration
Advance registration is required. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Register
Seattle-Tacoma CNC Planning Committee: Woodland Park Zoo, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Seattle Parks, Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife's Habitat@Home Program, Green Tukwila/City of Tukwila. City Nature Challenge is co-organized by San Francisco's California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
