City Nature Challenge is going to be a group effort this year.

In the face of the interesting times we find ourselves living in, the organizers of the CNC have decided that this year's CNC will not be a challenge, but rather a way for all naturalists to come together (virtually) and explore nature where you live. The organizers have recognized the limitations that the current pandemic has placed on many of us and in some cities, the event has been cancelled. The primary guidance is to follow local behavior change requirements and only participate to the extent you are comfortable doing so. Learn more about CNC recommendations here: https://citynaturechallenge.org/covid19/

For now, we still do have access on Maui to some trails and the ocean, so if you have access to these areas, feel free to document observations in these environment.

Given the reduced access to areas that we would typically explore for new observations during the challenge, participants are encouraged to focus on the wildlife that exists around their backyard or even in their house. If this is the mode you are comfortable operating in, here are some suggestions about how to bring wildlife to you at home: (PDF download) https://citynaturechallenge.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Exploring-Nature-in-and-around-your-home.pdf

If you do decide to focus on wildlife around your house, you may want to 'obscure' your observation locations. This makes your observation visible as an area (10 km sq.) rather than a point. What this means is that your observation still shows up as being seen on Maui, and, for example, Wailuku, but can't be pinpointed any further. You can learn more about the details here: https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/geoprivacy

Publicado el 20 de abril de 2020 por jstarmer