Diario del proyecto City Nature Challenge 2021: ABQ

Bachechi Open Space is hosting a iNaturalist training on Saturday, April 24th

Pre-registration is necessary to obtain the Zoom login details or additional information needed for attending these FREE workshops.

Register here!
For questions, email Marnie Rehn at bospace@bernco.gov

iNaturalist Tutorial: Albuquerque City Nature Challenge
Saturday, April 24, 9 – 11 a.m. Registration closes April 23.

Albuquerque’s City Nature Challenge Coordinators Laurel Ladwig and Selena Connealy will teach how to use this app to help identify local flora and fauna. Learn more about the City Nature Challenge event taking place at this time and how you can participate!

Bachechi Open Space 2021 SpringSpeaker Series

Have you heard? We've been challenged by Phoenix, AZ to see who can make the most observations and who will have the most observers!

ALL iNaturalist observations made in Bernalillo, Sandoval, and Valencia Counties during April 30-May 3 will count towards our total. The identification period will extend through May 9 and the results will be announced on May 10.

CNC ABQ is on social media:
Facebook @ABQCityNatureChallenge
Twitter @ABQCityNature #CityNatureChallengeABQ #CityNatureChallenge
Instagram @ABQCityNatureChallenge

Info about virtual identification events will be posted on this journal and thru social media channels.

While practicing social distancing, wearing a mask and following recommended safety guidelines, the 2021 City Nature Challenge is a great way to spend time and destress while learning about urban biodiversity. Learn more at citynaturechallenge.org/

Questions? Contact cncabq@gmail.com

Tagging ABQ iNat power users:
@ellen5 @pbgrebe @brandtmagic @roomthily @ddnm @mjandersen @fydnar @nancycox1 @ehjalmarson @wwench @keyjustice @iliafes @dchavezdavisii @smnhc @colleenmcroberts @calopteryx @robertluke1 @kerstinwinters @jzat @devoncox @alexanderprice @genevaharstine @jnstuart @stoat77 @jenny109 @selenac @jason_roback @paulaluap @auroracraig @brandon261 @abqtree @geographylane @kfrey19 @zorkkanna @tara19 @jenh @teresajmayfield @ronsavage @yryshik @alexlevine @dontomberlin @cristinchavez @bmbourassa @joshuacde @drlenee @shaunmichael @lorainedg @shellydawn @springfresh @lwren

The City Nature Challenges starts at midnight on Thursday, which is technically Friday morning?! Who will make the FIRST observation in our three-county area (Bernalillo, Sandoval and Valencia)? Who will make the MOST observations?

Mark Your Calendar for post-Challenge Events

The fun doesn't end on May 3 because there are five amazing identification parties you can attend! Hang out with the experts and learn tips and tricks for identifying herps, birds, bugs, or plants. Or, learn what was observed in our partner city, Phoenix. Links to pre-register are listed below each event.

May 4, 6-7pm: Virtual Herp ID event w/ NM Herpetological Society
Registration

May 5, 6-7pm: Virtual Bird ID event w/ Audubon Southwest
Registration

May 6, 3:30 pm: Virtual Bug ID event w/ ABQ BioPark
Registration

May 6, 7 pm: Phoenix ID Party (to both compete and collaborate, we're sharing each others' ID events)​
Registration

May 7, 3 pm: Virtual Plant ID event w/UNM Biology
Registration


Questions? Email cnc.abq@gmail.com

Daily Prize Packs

CNC ABQ participants who make more than 10 observations are eligible to win a prize pack! Increase your chances of winning by being one of the top 10 observers each day. Winners will be announced in this project journal and on the CNC ABQ social media channels. Big thanks to NM Department of Game and Fish for furnishing the prizes!

Science Fiesta at Whitfield Wildlife Conservation Area in Belen

April 30-May 3 from 9 am to 4 pm
Visit this beautiful nature space in Valencia County to make CNC observation and enjoy hands-on activities, live animals, and hikes.
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