Diario del proyecto City Nature Challenge 2020: New York City

If you are looking to get some people ready for the City Nature Challenge, there are a bunch of great resources out there for you! See the links below. If you have a big group and are interested in having an in-person training delivered by me or one of our student iNat pros, send me an email and we can make arrangements (kelly.odonnell@mhc.cuny.edu).

If you are talking to people about getting ready for CNC, remind them that we're looking for WILD organisms (so definitely no pets, things in cages/tanks, potted plants, etc.). If they do post something from outside that looks like it's supported by humans, remind them to mark it as captive/cultivated.

iNaturalist Training Resources

iNaturalist’s Getting Started Guide

iNaturalist How-To Videos

Introduction to iNaturalist & BioBlitzes Slideshow

Short Guide - How to Use iNaturalist

Longer iNaturalist Guide with Tips

CNC Frequently Asked Questions on the iNaturalist Forum

I hope this note is finding everyone well. There have been some changes made to the City Nature Challenge in light of the ongoing pandemic. In short, the City Nature Challenge is still on globally, but it is no longer a competition. It’s focus is now on the healing power of being outside and showing that even though we are all physically apart, we can still work on something together. If you would like to see the full statement from the global organizers, it is here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2020/journal/31768-cnc-covid-19

At this point, the CNC is still 36 days away and the situation here in NYC is changing daily. We will keep you posted here as CNC-related updates are issued. Events may be canceled, but that doesn't mean you can't go out on your own or look out your doors/windows to find observations to make as long as it is safe to do so. We will make sure to follow all local/state/federal regulations as we do this.

Actually, as I was typing this, Notify NYC pushed out this pdf: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/imm/stop-the-spread-poster.pdf Please follow these recommendations if you do decide to go outside for some fresh air and a few iNat observations.

Stay safe,
Kelly