City Nature Challenge

City Nature Challenge is back! You can contribute to community science during this global biodiversity challenge no matter where you are, from downtown Vancouver, to paddling the Pitt-Addington Marsh, to exploring the beaches of White Rock! Observations collected during this period are used for monitoring biodiversity and ecological research.

From April 24th to April 27th, use iNaturalist to make observations anywhere around the region, and they’ll be added to this project!

Register on: https://form.jotform.com/220806574342050

Participation is easy:

Visit iNaturalist and create an account.

Join the Fraser River Discovery Centre project here: City Nature Challenge 2026: Metro Vancouver Regional District

Make observations of a wild animal, plant, or fungus from April 24th to April 27th, 2026.

Observations can be uploaded directly through your phone or computer through to May 10th. 

On this page, you will find links to the iNaturalist project, as well as links to view the quick start guide with resources on iNaturalist, identifying species, and community science in general. You will also find a list of events and programs to register for the City Nature Challenge!
 

QUICK START GUIDE
If you’re new to iNaturalist, or not sure how to make observation ns, check out some of the great resources linked below!

·        Check out iNatualist’s Support Page and  Video Tutorials. Browse the iNatHelp support page to explore more help topics.

·        Dive deep into the world of citizen science and biodiversity observations with FRDC’s Curated Collection of Digital Resources.

EVENTS
 

Saturday, April 25th, 11:00 am –12:00 pm

Join the FRDC for a guided nature walk around Tynehead Regional Park. During this guided nature walk, we will discover amazing ferns, towering trees, fungi, and fantastical birds while using the iNaturalist app.

Sunday, April 26th, 11:00 am-2:00 pm

NatureKidsBC – Join NatureKidsBC for a celebration picnic at ƛ̓éxətəm Regional Park. Registration link to come.

Sunday, April 26th, 1:30-2:30 pm and 3:00-4:00 pm

Join the FRDC and NatureKidsBC at ƛ̓éxətəm Regional Park for this month’s River Basin Days. We’ll explore the secrets of the insect word, investigating insect strength, benefits, and habitats! Learn about amazing insects around the Fraser River by exploring their hidden world while making observations through the iNaturalist app!

Required for all CNC events:

·        A device with the iNaturalist app already downloaded. Observations can be uploaded immediately using data or uploaded later using a WiFi connection.

·        Appropriate clothes and shoes for the weather.

·        A sense of curiosity!