The City Nature Challenge is a global initiative to encourage people across the world to make observations and recordings of urban nature. 

Here is what the City Nature Challenge team say about it:

Why participate in the City Nature Challenge?

There is nature all around us, even in our cities! Knowing what species are in our city and where they are helps us study and protect them, but the ONLY way to do that is by all of us – scientists, land managers, and the community – working together to find and document the nature in our area. By participating in the City Nature Challenge, not only do you learn more about your local nature, but you can also make your city a better place – for you and other species!

How can I get involved?

• Visit iNaturalist.org

• Download the app from the AppStore or Google Play

• Sign In

• Start sharing your observations

• Get feedback from actual scientists, experts, and other naturalists

Find out more at citynaturechallenge.org.uk

Image is from Wildlife in the City. Find out more on their Facebook page.