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City Nature Challenge

The City Nature Challenge is an international effort to find and document plants and wildlife in cities across the globe. Join this bioblitz-style competition where cities compete to see which makes the most nature observations, finds the most species and engages the most people.

To participate, download the iNaturalist app (https://www.inaturalist.org). Then, join the City Nature Challenge programs hosted by Great Parks and Cincinnati Parks!

Learn more about the City Nature Challenge here: https://nhm.org/city-nature-challenge

2025 City Nature Challenge Timeline
April 25-28 | Participants take pictures of wild plants and animals
April 29-May 4 | Findings are identified

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Calendar Events

Warblers & Wildflowers Weekend

Springtime brings us beautiful birds from tropical forests and delicate wildflowers that carpet the woodlands. These beauties won’t be around for long, though, so drop by to discover what makes them so special. We will have flower and bird crafts at the nature center. You can also join us for the following guided hikes:
Birdwatching | 9 a.m.
Wildflower Walk | 10:30 a.m.

Cost: Free Location: Woodland Mound | Seasongood Nature Center

This program is a designated opportunity for participation in the 2024 City Nature Challenge. Learn more about the City Nature Challenge here: https://nhm.org/city-nature-challenge

Download the iNaturalist app: https://www.inaturalist.org

Warblers & Wildflowers Weekend

Springtime brings us beautiful birds from tropical forests and delicate wildflowers that carpet the woodlands. These beauties won’t be around for long, though, so drop by to discover what makes them so special. We will have flower and bird crafts at the nature center. You can also join us for the following guided hikes:
Birdwatching | 9 a.m.
Wildflower Walk | 10:30 a.m.

Cost: Free Location: Withrow Nature Preserve | Highwood Lodge

This program is a designated opportunity for participation in the 2024 City Nature Challenge. Learn more about the City Nature Challenge here: https://nhm.org/city-nature-challenge

Download the iNaturalist app: https://www.inaturalist.org