Seattle-Tacoma City Nature Challenge - Online Orientation Sessions!
Hello!
Are you getting excited?! City Nature Challenge 2021 will take place April 30 - May 3, 2021. Community members in King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties are encouraged to get outside and log their nature observations via the iNaturalist app to contribute to this global effort.
We have two options for online orientations this year:
1) Seattle-Tacoma City Nature Challenge 2021 - Orientation for Educators & Other Group Leaders on 3/15/21
We’re looking for educators, outdoor group leaders, land managers and any other movers and shakers in the naturalist and environmental education world to join us in engaging our audiences in this amazing event. Join Woodland Park Zoo and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Staff for this fun and informative virtual session and learn how you and your network can help lead participation in this global event. Let’s get people outdoors and engaged with their nearby nature!
When: Monday, March 15th, 2:30-3:45 pm PST
How: Advance registration is required, register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvc-2urzMuHtJ5sqRM5Ztf612uQL-U-sdx
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Who: Educators (classroom, informal, nature, outdoor, etc.) and other group and environmental leaders in King, Pierce or Snohomish Counties who wants to help get people engaged in City Nature Challenge 2021
What: We’ll cover the basics of the event, using the iNaturalist app and share some fun stories of past events. We will also discuss creative ideas for how best to recruit, motivate and lead others to engage in this event.
2) Seattle-Tacoma City Nature Challenge - Orientation for Individuals & Families on 4/15/21
Join Woodland Park Zoo and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Staff for a fun and informative virtual session and learn how you can help wildlife and wild places by logging your observations in your backyard, local park or other natural area during this global event!
When: Thursday, April 15th, 3:30-4:45 pm PST
How: Advance registration is required, register here https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckc-Gspj4jEtNLB_vxKAbJeaCa31mPejmr
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Who: Anyone in King, Pierce or Snohomish Counties that is interested in learning more about the 2021 City Nature Challenge
What: We’ll cover the basics of this popular worldwide event and its history. We’ll learn how to use the iNaturalist app and share tips for making and documenting observations of the many wild birds, bugs and plants that call our area home. We will also have plenty of time to answer questions and chat with our neighbors!
