Diario del proyecto City Nature Challenge 2021: Pōneke/Wellington City

13 de mayo de 2021

Thank you, and a summary of findings

Kia ora tātou,

While I wasn’t involved in organising the City Nature Challenge, I seem to be able to post in the journal, so…

Well done and thanks to everyone who participated in Wellington’s City Nature Challenge for 2021. Particular acknowledgement to @wild_wind, @surfersoph22, @kiwihunter, and @rempson for their enthusiasm to document big numbers of observations and species.

Please see Lara’s blog for a summary of findings and some of the highlights: https://blog.tepapa.govt.nz/2021/05/12/highlights-from-wellingtons-city-nature-challenge-2021/

Wellington was neck-and-neck with Christchurch through the Monday, but then they brought out their big guns and powered ahead. If it’s any consolation, Wellington has a higher proportion of Research Grade observations.

I don’t know if Wellington will participate in 2022. However, if you’ve got ideas for future participation (e.g., expand “Wellington” to include Porirua and the Hutt Valley; more systematic searching; public events; working in teams etc.), perhaps below is a good place to record them.

Ngā mihi, Leon

@wild_wind, @surfersoph22, @kiwihunter, @rempson, @tony_wills, @jeanro, @nzric, @christopherstephens, @jacog, @shaun_thompson, @schneehagen, @kate39, @joedillon, @carolwest, @bridget_h, @jwhite, @williambrockelsby, @dougalt, @toralav, @cdstruthers, @heidimeudt, @siobhanleachman, @antkusabs, @cmwb, @modest_moth, @tessa_islandbay, @elisebailey, @roberta_d_archino, @schneehagen

@naturewatchwidow, @parkecology, @leonperrie

Publicado el mayo 13, 2021 08:00 MAÑANA por leonperrie leonperrie | 14 comentarios | Deja un comentario

06 de mayo de 2021

Reminder that date-stamped data can be loaded and identified right up to Sunday 9th for CNC

Kia ora koutou,

Landcare Research has informed us that any data collected during the 4 day challenge period can be uploaded and identified - right up until end of Sunday 9th May.

So far we have reached we have almost reached 20 000 observations across the country!
Thank you so much for all your support to make this a success

Ngā mihi
Aashif

Publicado el mayo 6, 2021 09:48 TARDE por aashif_sacha aashif_sacha | 0 comentarios | Deja un comentario

02 de mayo de 2021

Species to find on the final day

@kiwifergus has made lists that show what's previously been recorded from Wellington but hasn't been spotted during the 2021 City Nature Challenge.

These lists are great for targeting particular species on the final day - if you know the whereabouts of any of these species, perhaps you can track them down on Monday.

https://inaturalist.nz/posts/50926-new-zealand-cnc-2021-still-to-find-lists?fbclid=IwAR2gZVylexLX7-NHxwdsAdq5sghjesuntki93hOZ7XXEHHFE2VgaAPheTrw

Publicado el mayo 2, 2021 11:07 MAÑANA por leonperrie leonperrie | 0 comentarios | Deja un comentario

23 de abril de 2021

Public events - all welcome!

Join one of our trips to discover and record Wellington's biodiversity. Don't worry if you haven't used iNaturalist - we can show you!

Friday 30 April: Malaise Trap sorting and Microscope work + general daytime fossick at Otari Wilton Bush, Leonard Cockayne Centre. 1pm – 5pm. Lead contact: Julia Kasper

Friday 30 April: Light Trapping at Otari and night walk at Otari Wilton Bush, Leonard Cockayne Centre. 5pm - late. (Bring a torch/light source). Lead contact: Eric Edwards

Friday 30 April: Night walk in Waimapihi Stream with the Polhill Protectors 6:30pm. Lead contact: William Brockelsby

Saturday 1 May: Night Walk (place to be confirmed by text as weather not looking as good as Friday – 027 408 3508 if interested). Lead contact: William Brockelsby.

Saturday 1 May: Wellington Botanical Society trip (non-members are welcome). Opau Stream valley and Opau Bay from the West Wind Farm. Meet at the West Wind Farm carpark at 9:10am (note that the electronic gate at the bottom of Opau Road will only open at 9am). Leaders: Lara Shepherd and Leon Perrie (Lara.Shepherd@tepapa.govt.nz; phone 027 363 5854). Further info, including what to bring, is on the Wellington Botanical Society website: http://www.wellingtonbotsoc.org.nz/trips_2021.html

Saturday 1 May: iNaturalist Drop-In at Wadestown Library between 10am and 11:30am

Sunday 2 May: 10am Ōtari bushwalk - meet at the carpark. Leader - Lara Shepherd (Lara.Shepherd@tepapa.govt.nz; 027 363 5854)

Sunday 2 May: 11am Kayak trip. BYO kayak. Lifejacket essential and bring a drybag for your phone. Meet at the Island Bay Surf Club. Leader - Celia Wade-Brown (celia.wade-brown@outlook.com 0212478360).

Sunday 2 May: 2pm Coastal plant walk. Meet at Tarakena Bay carpark. Leader - Carol West (carolwest@xtra.co.nz)

Sunday 2 May: 3pm - Beach walk/rockpooling with a focus on fish and seaweeds - meet Moa Point carpark (opposite the dog pound). Leader - Andrew Stewart (contact via Lara Shepherd: Lara.Shepherd@tepapa.govt.nz; 027 363 5854).

Publicado el abril 23, 2021 10:21 MAÑANA por aashif_sacha aashif_sacha | 1 comentario | Deja un comentario

22 de abril de 2021

Our supporters!

Kia ora koutou,

A huge thank you to the organisations and individuals who have helped set up and promote the City Nature Challenge:
Wellington Zoo
Kāpiti Island Eco
Zealandia
Botanic Gardens
Te Papa
Te Papa natural history team
Wellington botanical society
Mountains to Sea
Ngā Manu Eco Sanctuary
Conservation Volunteers New Zealand
Greater Wellington Regional Council
Predator Free Wellington
Urban Wildlife Trust

Publicado el abril 22, 2021 12:57 MAÑANA por aashif_sacha aashif_sacha | 0 comentarios | Deja un comentario

19 de abril de 2021

Promote the City Nature Challenge + Prizes!

Promote the City Nature Challenge to your family and friends!

We have some amazing prizes for the City Nature Challenge including a family pass to:
Kāpiti Island
Wellington Zoo
Zealandia
Ngā Manu Eco Sancutary

Facebook link or get them to join the project!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1283487368712176

Publicado el abril 19, 2021 03:43 MAÑANA por aashif_sacha aashif_sacha | 2 comentarios | Deja un comentario

14 de abril de 2021

Check out the official City Nature Challenge video

Check out the official City Nature Challenge video 2021!
https://youtu.be/yO45mO9BUJM

Publicado el abril 14, 2021 06:26 TARDE por aashif_sacha aashif_sacha | 0 comentarios | Deja un comentario

24 de marzo de 2021

We're officially found under the City Nature Challenge Umberella project!

We can be found along with 413 other cities across the globe. Check them all out here!
https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2021

Publicado el marzo 24, 2021 09:14 MAÑANA por aashif_sacha aashif_sacha | 0 comentarios | Deja un comentario

What is the City Nature Challenge?

The City Nature Challenge started as a friendly competition between naturalists in Los Angeles and San Francisco. They wanted to see which city could collect the most observations in a short period of time. That year more than 1000 people participated and collected over 20,000 observations. Soon, the idea grew, and each year more and more people across the globe attend. In 2020 there were 244 cities across the globe that participated and collected 815,258 observations!

This year is the first time that Pōneke/Wellington City has participated.

We will populate this website with helpful hints and ideas for participating. In the meantime, sign up as part of the project and you'll get our updates and join our region's naturalists for this event.

Great to have you here,
City Nature Challenge Pōneke/Wellington City Organisers

Publicado el marzo 24, 2021 03:11 MAÑANA por aashif_sacha aashif_sacha | 2 comentarios | Deja un comentario

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