City Nature Challenge Philadelphia

The 2023 #CityNatureChallenge is almost here! From April 28-May 1, join the Greater Philadelphia area and hundreds of cities around the world to see which city can find the most wildlife by uploading your photos to @inaturalist. Visit cncphilly.org for more info.

#CityNatureChallenge begins Friday! To get in the mood, check out this @AcadNatSci blog feat. @drexel_coas student and Academy co-op Etienne Falquet! Etienne shares why he loves @inaturalist and why everyone should get involved! @PhillyCNC #iNatThatJawn anspblog.org/get-involved-w…

Help the greater #Philadelphia region win the #CityNatureChallenge! Today through May 1, document the wildlife in your area using the @inaturalist app and check out @PhillyCNC to see the latest observations as they come in.

It was all yellow this morning for the #CityNatureChallenge 💛 #iNatThatJawn

@TheBirdist Yes! I cut back a hydrangea infected w/ mealy bugs and soon there were tiny bees everywhere. I watched them search for their holes and dig new ones when they couldn't find them. The sawdust stuff I saw was construction debris and not mealy bug waste!

For me, summer truly begins when I spot the first ridiculously tiny praying mantis of the year. #eyelashsized

Join us this Sat., 6/11 at 6pm for a 4-mile exploration of nature trails from Ambler Borough. This hike will show connections between the Green Ribbon Trail, Wissahickon Waterfowl Preserve & Lower Gwynedd Trails. Hike is free, RSVP online: wissahickontrails.org/events/4-mile-… 📸Jamie Stewart

Lightning bugs are back in full force tonight. Saw a lone one or two last week, but tonight there are many. @KathyOrrFOX29 has a look at what other nights are good to spot fireflies in your 7 day at 10 on @FOX29philly

It's an Eastern Eyed Click Beetle. What a cool find! #iNatThatJawn

Say "hello" to Tanya Burnett! Tanya is originally from Philly and a birder since 2019. She has birded in 4 countries but her favorite places to bird are in just about any #Philly park. Follow Tanya on IG to learn more: @burnettbirds #Blackbirdersweek @BlackAFinSTEM

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Meet Troy Bynum: Troy is a Philly native and became a birder two years ago. He became interested in birds after seeing a Green Heron perched on a branch in Wissahickon Valley Park. Follow Troy to learn more: @TbWildlife #BlackinNature #BlackBirdersWeek2022 @BlackAFinSTEM

What a gorgeous Golden Northern Bumble Bee. #iNatThatJawn!

Introduce yourself & meet other Black birders & nature lovers on Sunday with #BlackInNature. Featuring in-person events hosted by @naturallywild__ & Roslyn Rivas at @NYstateparks, so check 'em if you're in the area! Listen out for @ChelseaHerps' episode on @BirdNoteRadio too!

What a cool observation! If you see anything preying on Spotted Lanternflies, be sure to add it to the Spotted Lanternfly Predation project on @inaturalist. inaturalist.org/projects/spott…

Biodiversity (the variety of all living things on our planet) is essential to healthy ecosystems. Unfortunately, biodiversity has dramatically declined in recent years. Together, we can take actions at home to support the animals, plants & organisms of PA. wissahickontrails.org/news/supportin…

Still time to grab a last minute ticket to this Saturday's #BlackBirdersWeek event! bit.ly/38Y1Gag

Black Excellence in Birding is coming up on May 28! Don your finest cocktail attire and join us for indoor bird walks, ornithology collection tours, and a discussion with @Tykee_James, @hood_naturalist, @birdingbeardsmn and our own Anwar Abdul-Qawi. bit.ly/38Y1