Friday, May 21, 2021 – The District is sharing this message from the Capital Regional District:
Join nature lovers across Greater Victoria between May 21-24, 2021 as we celebrate International Day for Biological Diversity through the first-ever CRD Biodiversity Challenge. Look for wild plants, animals and fungi within the capital region and record them using iNaturalist. You will be joining a large community of local nature lovers who are helping to inventory and celebrate the capital region’s amazing flora and fauna.
Participating in the Biodiversity Challenge is simple.
- Create an account using the free iNaturalist app (AppStore or Google Play) or website iNaturalist.ca
- Join the CRD’s Biodiversity Challenge project for the chance to win prizes and receive project updates.
- Find local nature in your backyard, neighbourhood, or favourite park or beach between May 21-24. Observations of wild native plants, animals, fungi, insects, tracks, or even scat are all welcome.
- Use a digital camera or smart phone to capture your sightings, and upload to iNaturalist.
- Identify your findings as best you can and have people from the iNaturalist community help confirm your identifications.
- Enjoy getting fresh air, connecting with nature, and helping to build a record of biodiversity in the capital region!
- Tread softly and leave no trace. Do not trample vegetation, disturb wildlife, or leave behind garbage.
Contact:
Capital Regional District through their contact form
