City Nature Challenge 2023: Boise Metro Area's Journal

May 2, 2023

On to Identifications!

Wow...way to go Ada County! So far you have documented 563 species! This is already more than last year's total and we are just getting started with the identification period. Don't forget that photos taken between April 28th and May 1st, can continue to be uploaded through May 7th and still count toward our Challenge totals. Thanks so much to the 180 observers and 220 identifiers who have helped out thus far. Let's work together to move as many observations as possible to research grade by Sunday! I will share the results as soon as they are announce on May 8th. Thanks again to everyone who took the time to document the incredible biodiversity found across Ada County! I hope that by participating you learned something new, found a great new wild spot to visit, added to your species list, and/or met some new community members.

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May 1, 2023

Final Stretch!

Today is the last day to get out and make observations. Thanks so much to those of you who contributed observations over the weekend. We are closing in on 500 species and 2,000 observations. Way to go @spiderviking with 258 observations! Now is the time to encourage new iNaturalist users to join in the fun and help document wildlife in Ada County. Thanks again to all the identifiers behind the scenes for helping move observations through the process.. Remember, photos taken until midnight tonight can be uploaded through May 7th. and still count for the Challenge. Results will be announced May 8th.

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April 30, 2023

Half Way Through!

We are half way through the 2023 City Nature Challenge and what a fantastic first two days! The weather has been phenomenal and the community (that's you) has come out in force! We are on track to shatter last year's total of 546 species. Keep looking high and low for the beautiful, unique, and fascinating wild plants, animals, and fungi that call Ada County home. Thanks so much to those of you helping with identifications behind the scenes! Can we get to 500 species by the end of the day?

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April 28, 2023

Off to a great start!

We are off to a great start! How many species do you think we can find by the end of the day? As of 4:15 pm, we are up to 146 species! With Red-winged blackbird in the lead for most observed species over Mallards and Canada Geese! Can we reach 250 by tomorrow? Great places to look for small critters include in leaf litter and under rocks. Please remember to add at least a basic level identification (plant, animal, etc.) to your observations to help facilitate identifications and don't forget to mark plants that are cultivated/captive as such. Keep it up Ada County!

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The City Nature Challenge starts today!

Nature Enthusiasts,
Today is the day to start getting out and documenting the biodiversity across Ada county! How many new species can you add to your list? Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather the next few days and help to document the wild plants and animals that call Ada county home. Please remember to avoid the 3 P's (people, pets, and potted plants) and to mark captive/cultivated species as such. The observations period runs from today through Monday (May 1st). Photos taken during the observation period can continue to be uploaded through May 7th. Results will be announced on May 8th. Have fun out there, tread lightly, and be safe!

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March 27, 2023

Boise Metro Area City Nature Challenge 2023

Hi Everyone!
Just want to let you know that the City Nature Challenge will be taking place between April 28th - May 1st for observations and May 2nd - 7th for identifications. This year the Boise Metro Area event will include all of Ada County.

I've tagged you in this post because you are either a top observer in Ada County or a top identifier in the area. We're really hoping that you'll participate in this year's event and help spread the word to your contacts.

The Boise Metro Area is also part of the Northern Rocky Mountain Biodiversity Challenge (NRMBC), an umbrella project that includes communities throughout the Rocky Mountain Region. You can learn more about the NRMBC here https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/2023-cnc-northern-rocky-mountain-biodiversity-challenge-nrmbc
Please reach out if you have any questions. Happy iNatting!
Kristin
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