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Celebrate California Biodiversity Day 2020 by exploring your local environment!

From September 5–13, get outside (safely!) and explore the nature around you—in your backyard, neighborhood, local parks, and open spaces—and share your findings on iNaturalist. No matter where you are in California, you can contribute to citizen science!

Please note: Your safety is our priority. Please follow all health and safety guidelines provided by the public health authority in your area as you explore outdoors. And always remember the Three Ws: Wear a mask, Wash your hands, and Watch your distance! 

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As a global biodiversity hotspot, California has an immense array of nature to explore. We've compiled a few resources to guide folks in learning more about the nature around them, while contributing valuable data that can be used to answer important local conservation questions. 

During these uncertain times, we hope you're able to explore the nature around you however possible, whether that's walking to a nearby park, observing the birds outside your window, or looking for spiders under your couch. Help celebrate California's biodiversity by taking a closer look at nearby nature and documenting your finds on iNaturalist! 

Share YOUR Nature Observations!

Man taking a photo of a tree with a cell phone

September 5-13, we are teaming up with the California Natural Resources Agency to celebrate California Biodiversity Day by enlisting ALL Californians in making and sharing nature observations! Download the iNaturalist app and take photos to document the nature around you!

1. Follow all local laws and respect park closures and physical distancing rules.

2. Download the iNaturalist app for iPhone or Android

3. Create an account to start making observations

4. Get out in your yard or your neighborhood to make observations September 5-13.

5. Spread the word! Use our hashtag on social media #CABiodiversityDay 

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California Biodiversity Challenges!

California wildflowers

 

 

  • Try finding everything on this nature scavenger hunt bingo. It's a great, general list of things that should be able to found all over California and is a great resource for kids and families.

 

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    Three Academy Data Missions: Spiny Things and Where to Find Them

    Photo collage of scorpions, thistles, and spiny lobsters

    This California Biodiversity Day, three Academy scientists have some spiny missions for you!

    Dr. Lauren Esposito wants your photos of California scorpions! 

    Dr. Sarah Jacobs needs you to share your photos of any thistle-y plants you find!

    Dr. Rebecca Johnson is looking for evidence of spiny lobsters along our shores!

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    Join iNaturalist

    Our bioblitzes are powered by iNaturalist, our in-house, citizen science platform. It's a community-powered website and app that makes it easy to upload and share your observations in the field and to get help from other users with flora and fauna IDs.