Jan 29 call for new CNC organizers
Note: Please share this invitation with anyone you know who may be interested to find out more about the City Nature Challenge.
The City Nature Challenge is a friendly, annual, global event to record biodiversity. From April 30-May 3, 2021, participants will document wild plants, animals, and fungi using the iNaturalist mobile app and website. The Washington DC area is participating! Following the observation period, we'll all pitch in, with the help of experts, to identify what we’ve seen in our region-- and compete globally for most species observed. Global results will be announced on May 10. It's like a virtual bioblitz where you can participate from anywhere in the region.
Do you know an organization in the broader DC metro area that cares about biodiversity? Please join an introductory call on Friday, January 29, 11 am - 12 pm to learn more about the City Nature Challenge and/or join our Google Group to stay in the loop.
The Washington Metropolitan Area has participated annually since 2017. Dozens of environmental organizations, parks, libraries, nature centers, and other local groups help spread the word. There are many ways to be involved and collaborate with other organizations.
Examples of organizer participation include:
- Encouraging your audience via email or social media to get outside and make observations during April 30-May 3
- Incorporating the City Nature Challenge into existing programming or events
- Posting signage at notice boards or trailheads
- Helping organize a virtual event
- Recruiting and supporting expert naturalists to make and identify observations
We encourage everyone to think about ways to broaden participation for underrepresented groups. We have outreach materials in Spanish and encourage bilingual events.
We hope you’ll join this exciting event in 2021, and we look forward to connecting with new groups across the region!
Carrie Seltzer
Stella Tarnay
Deborah Barber
DC area CNC co-organizers
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Hello. I work with the US Fish and Wildlife Service at the Patuxent Research Refuge in Laurel Maryland. Our Northern part of the Refuge is participating in the Baltimore CNC. Looking to gain information on the DC CNC and how we can get involved. If you could call 301-497-5766 or email michael_cangelosi@fws.gov. I see I missed several meetings but just looking to connect.
Thanks
Thanks for reaching out, @cangelosi! I just added you to the google group. You should be able to look back at the notes from recent meetings to catch up. I'm also going to tag @mduffy in case you aren't already in the Baltimore loop. Glad to have Patuxent on board!
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