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04/26/2024

CITY NATURE CHALLENGE IS ON NOW!

Let's get outside on this beautiful day and make iNaturalist observations! Participating is EASY. See the photos for steps.

iNaturalist data provides valuable information for habitat and species protection. Every observation counts!

Don't forget about the prizes from UTRCA, Junction and Heeman's 🙂

04/24/2024

CONTEST ALERT!! 🚨 🏆‼️

Participate in the City Nature Challenge for a chance to win a Heeman's Gift Card ($50 value)!
🍓 🌳 🪴

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE? Simply make iNaturalist observations anywhere in London from April 26-29. Every observation will be entered into a draw to win the gift card! It’s that easy! The more observations you make, the more chances you have to win. The winner will be contacted through iNaturalist.

WHY PARTICIPATE? iNaturalist is used to monitor what species live where in London. When you make iNaturalist observations, you contribute data that help safeguard habitat and protect rare species in your community.

LEARN FROM A NATURALIST! Register for a guided nature walk! Visit CNCLdnOnt.ca for details. Link in Bio.

Don’t have iNaturalist? Download it today! It's easy to use but you can also also attend our How to Use iNaturalist Webinar TONIGHT at 7pm! Link in Bio 🙂

Thanks to 's for donating the prize!

04/23/2024

CONTEST ALERT!! 🚨 🏆‼️

Participate in the City Nature Challenge for a chance to win a Day Pass to Junction Climbing Centre!

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE? Simply make iNaturalist observations anywhere in London from April 26-29. Every observation will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 3 gift cards! It’s that easy! The more observations you make, the more chances you have to win. The winner will be contacted through iNaturalist.

WHY PARTICIPATE? iNaturalist is used to monitor what species live where in London. When you make iNaturalist observations, you contribute data that help safeguard habitat and protect rare species in your community.

LEARN FROM A NATURALIST! Register for a guided nature walk! Visit CNCLdnOnt.ca for details. Link in Bio.

Don’t have iNaturalist? This is the perfect time to create an account now and get started!
https://inaturalist.ca/signup

Thanks to the Junction for donating the prizes! The Day Pass includes rentals ($36 value).

04/17/2024

Spring is a great time of year to get outside and make your first iNaturalist observations! 📱 📸

Spring ephemerals are small woodland wildflowers that bloom early in the spring before the trees fully leaf out. You won’t see them by late spring or early summer when the forest floor becomes shaded. 🌸 🌷☀️

We have red trilliums and white trilliums but don’t be confused when you spot pink trilliums too! White trilliums change color as they age, transitioning from white to pink. This trillium looks like it’s waiting to bloom for the City Nature Challenge 😜♥️

Do you want to learn how to use iNaturalist? Join the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority as they teach you all about iNaturalist, what is it, how to use it, and how to become a citizen scientist. Once complete, you’ll be all set to use your new iNaturalist skills to participate in the City Nature Challenge from April 26th-29th!

Register now!
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TmUk1Bo1Qe6VOfMnPJetCg

04/14/2024

CONTEST ALERT!! 🚨 🏆‼️

Let’s get outside on this beautiful day to appreciate nature! ☀️🌷🌳

While you’re at it, help track biodiversity in London for a chance to win a Day Pass to Junction Climbing Centre!

CONTEST DETAILS: To get involved, simply make iNaturalist observations anywhere in London from now until Earth Day! Every observation will be entered into a draw to win the gift card! It’s that easy! The more observations you make, the more chances you have to win. The winner will be contacted through iNaturalist.

Don’t have iNaturalist? This is the perfect time to create an account now and get started!
https://inaturalist.ca/signup

Thanks to the Junction for donating the prize! The Day Pass includes rentals ($36 value). Stay tuned for more chances to win!

This is good practice to get ready for the City Nature Challenge from April 26-29! Don’t forget to register for a nature walk! Visit CNCLdnOnt.ca for details.

04/12/2024

Only 2 more weeks until the City Nature Challenge! 🐛🐌🌳🍄🌻

The City Nature Challenge is a global competition to see which city can make the most observations of nature on iNaturalist!

To participate, simply take photos of plants, animals or fungi anywhere in London from April 26th-29th and upload them onto iNaturalist. You can participate on your own or join us for a guided nature walk!

Tracking biodiversity helps scientists and planners to keep track of rare species and their habitat, so they can be better protected in the future.

Learn more at CNCLdnOnt.ca

Send a message to learn more

04/12/2024

"THE PATH TO A GREENER, MORE SUSTAINABLE WORLD BEGINS IN OUR OWN BACKYARDS" 🐛🐝🌳🪻🌼

Only ONE week to go before we get to learn from Cathy Kavassalis about how plants in our own yards impact the surrounding nature.

Register today!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/gardening-in-a-changing-climate-tickets-871806134617

This webinar is offered in collaboration with London Public Library.

Send a message to learn more

04/11/2024

Are you joining the City Nature Challenge? 🐸📸 Anyone can participate, and we are making it even easier by offering two events this month: a webinar to show you how to use iNaturalist (a phone app to take photos and sound clips of nature in your own backyard and identify your findings) and a Family Nature Walk through Fanshawe Conservation Area! 🌿🐦

This will be a great way for people of all ages to get involved in community science and contribute to local conservation efforts. Find out more about the events on our website: https://thamesriver.on.ca/events/

04/11/2024

Join Rachael, our Environmental Education Coordinator Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th for iNaturalist Nature Walks through City Nature Challenge: London, Ontario.

Enjoy the fresh spring air while learning about how to identify different plants and animals found in the Sifton Bog.

These walks will also introduce you to the iNaturalist app where you can upload photos of your observations from the hike to help track biodiversity in London as part of the City Nature Challenge!

This challenge is to help track biodiversity in London. Participating in the City Nature Challenge is a way for you to contribute to protecting wildlife and habitat in London.

Sign up in the links below.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/inaturalist-nature-walk-tickets-872662997517?aff=oddtdtcreator
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tree-id-hike-tickets-872717831527?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/10/2024

And the winner of our EASTERn cottontail contest is...

Andrew Murray! 🏆🥇

Thanks again to London Environmental Network for donating the bird feeder prize.

Stay tuned for more iNaturalist contests and YOUR chance to win prizes!

It's a beautiful day to get outside and make some iNaturalist observations!

Don't have iNaturalist? Create an account now and start helping track biodiversity in London!
https://inaturalist.ca/signup

04/05/2024

DO YOU WANT TO HELP NATURE?

Then register for our webinar to learn about plants that benefit our local biodiversity! 🐛🐝🌳🪻🌼

The plants in your own yard impact the surrounding nature. In this webinar, Cathy Kavassalis, passionate gardener and conservationist, will discuss the importance of biodiversity and the types of plants that help to safeguard nature, particularly in our warming climate. 🌞🌞🌞

Register today!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/gardening-in-a-changing-climate-tickets-871806134617

This webinar is offered in collaboration with London Public Library!

04/04/2024

The Easter bunny has come and gone... but the EASTERn cottontails are all around!

Join our bunny spotting challenge! 🐰✨ Share your Eastern Cottontail finds on iNaturalist for a chance to win a fabulous DIY bird feeder kit, thanks to the generous London Environmental Network. 🌿
https://pbhomegarden.com/products/wood-bird-feeder-diy-kit

If you don't have iNaturalist, then you can easily sign up today!
https://inaturalist.ca/signup

03/27/2024

From the smallest insect to the tallest trees, every observation counts. City Nature Challenge begins in just 31 days!

We have 16 hikes lined up all around London for you to join us to learn about nature. All ages are welcome!

Our full schedule of events will be posted this week! Follow us for more updates on how to participate.

03/20/2024

Get ready London the City Nature Challenge is back!!

The City Nature Challenge is a four-day event where cities compete to make the most observations of nature on iNaturalist! Last year, over 480 cities worldwide, including 40 Canadian cities, participated and made over 1.8 million observations. London made over 3900 observations and placed 2nd in Ontario!

Join the Challenge from April 26th – April 29th to help London collect the most observations by sharing images of plants, animals and fungi on iNaturalist. You can participate alone or join us for a guided nature walk!

You can check us out at CNCLdnOnt.ca

Stay tuned for information on how to use iNaturalist, links to our nature walks, fun facts, and more!

05/10/2023

Way to go London! We placed 7th in Canada and 118th internationally!

Thank you again for participating in the City Nature Challenge! We’re excited to see you next year!

05/03/2023

So far we have 3735 observations on iNaturalist! Way to go London!

You still have until May 7th to upload your pictures of nature for them to be included in the challenge.

If you need technical support with navigating iNaturalist, the London Public Library has Volunteer Tech Tutors to support you.

Sign up for support below!
https://www.lpl.ca/whats-on?field_start_date_value_1=&field_start_date_value_2=&custom_date_range=All&field_topic_target_id=All&field_audience_target_id=All&field_venue_target_id=All&title=Tech+

London Public Library

04/30/2023

Wow! We’re in 7th place so far with 1726 observations!

We still have lots of events planned so let’s see if we can get enough observations to pass the GTA!

Participate in the City Nature Challenge today by getting out and making observations on iNaturalist on your own or joining one of our guided hikes.
https://www.cncldnont.ca/events-1

04/29/2023

Woohoo! No rain on the forecast for the afternoon! Seems like a great day to get outside and make some observation for the City Nature Challenge.

It’s not too late to register for a guided hike!

We have two hikes scheduled for 2:00pm today!
1. iNaturalist Nature Walk Through Warbler Woods
2. Biodiversity Hike along the Thames River

Register for either hike below!
https://www.cncldnont.ca/events-1

04/29/2023

Hey Falcons! Have you heard about the City Nature Challenge?

The City Nature Challenge is an international community science event in which regions compete to make the most observations of nature. These observations are useful for tracking trends in biodiversity and can inform local conservation management and land use planning. Participating in the CNC is a way for you to help protect wildlife and habitat in London!

The City Nature Challenge is happening from April 28 - May 1 and here is how you can get involved:

-Create an iNaturalist (free on the App Store and Google Play) account and make observations on your own by uploading photos of wild plants, animals and fungi.

-Spread the word! Share the CNC information with your students, family and friends...

-Attend one of the Fanshawe College Friends and Family events (registration required):

iNaturalist Workshop and Campus Walk - April 28 from 1 - 3 p.m.
Guided Hike through Kilally Meadows (in collaboration with Nature London) - April 30 from 1 - 3 p.m.
Guided Hike through Meadowlily Woods - May 1 from 4 - 6 p.m.

There are also over 15 other events around London that are open to the public (and free) including a webinar about biodiversity, iNaturalist training and many guided hikes.

Learn more about the City Nature Challenge at www.CNCLdnOnt.ca or City Nature Challenge: London, Ontario

04/28/2023

THE CITY NATURE CHALLENGE STARTS TODAY!!

We've got lots of fun hikes and events lined up for this weekend! Be sure to get out and capture some pictures of nature and upload them to the iNaturalist app!

Check out our events on our website!
https://www.cncldnont.ca/events-1

04/28/2023

The City Nature Challenge starts today! Check out this article by CBC News to find out more about the Challenge and how you can take part!

Local naturalists are calling on Londoners to join a four-day global challenge documenting animals, plants and fungi in nature to help scientists better protect species and their habitats.

04/26/2023

Join ReForest London on May 1st from 1:00pm to 3:00pm for a bioblitz hike around the Westminster Ponds

Don't forget to upload pictures of whatever you find to the iNaturalist app!

Register below!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bioblitz-hike-around-the-ponds-tickets-597948388727

04/25/2023

Just a reminder that you have one more day to register for our How to Use iNaturalist Webinar!

The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority is super excited to teach everyone how to upload observations of nature to the app!

Register below!
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Gq3koc9DQSSZWQZkqmQRLA #/registration

04/25/2023

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Spring is a great time of year to get outside and make your first iNaturalist observations! 📱 📸 Spring ephemerals are small woodland wildflowers that bloom early in the spring before the trees fully leaf out. You won’t see them by late spring or early summer when the forest floor becomes shaded. 🌸 🌷☀️ We have red trilliums and white trilliums but don’t be confused when you spot pink trilliums too! White trilliums change color as they age, transitioning from white to pink. This trillium looks like it’s waiting to bloom for the City Nature Challenge 😜♥️ Do you want to learn how to use iNaturalist? Join the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority as they teach you all about iNaturalist, what is it, how to use it, and how to become a citizen scientist. Once complete, you’ll be all set to use your new iNaturalist skills to participate in the City Nature Challenge from April 26th-29th! Registration link in bio!