Observation Period: April 30 to May 3
Identification Period: May 4 to May 14
Have fun, explore nature, and contribute to our understanding of biodiversity wherever you are, from your backyard to urban forests, parks, coastlines, or anywhere in between. Join the 2027 City Nature Challenge to help advance biodiversity science while connecting with communities around the world.
From the I-495 corridor to Stellwagen Bank, and from Cape Cod to the islands, the region's urban and wild biodiversity is all part of the Boston Area City Nature Challenge.
Download iNaturalist and join the 2027 Boston Area City Nature Challenge Project
The City Nature Challenge is being organized on a global scale by the California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
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