City Nature Challenge Philadelphia
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Observe wildlife in the Greater Philadelphia area and post photos to @iNaturalist from April 28-May 1 to participate in the #CityNatureChallenge.
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Black Excellence in Birding is coming up on May 28! Don your finest cocktail attire and join us for indoor bird walks, ornithology collection tours, and a discussion with TykeeJames✊🏾, Corina Newsome, M.Sc., The Birding Beardsman and our own Anwar Abdul-Qawi. bit.ly/38Y1
Biodiversity (the variety of all living things on our planet) is essential to healthy ecosystems. Unfortunately, biodiversity has dramatically declined in recent years. Together, we can take actions at home to support the animals, plants & organisms of PA. wissahickontrails.org/news/supportin…
What a cool observation! If you see anything preying on Spotted Lanternflies, be sure to add it to the Spotted Lanternfly Predation project on iNaturalist. inaturalist.org/projects/spott…
Introduce yourself & meet other Black birders & nature lovers on Sunday with #BlackInNature. Featuring in-person events hosted by Deja Perkins & Roslyn Rivas at NY State Parks, so check 'em if you're in the area! Listen out for 🇩🇲 Chelsea, Biologist/Magical Girl 🦎' episode on BirdNote too!
Meet Troy Bynum: Troy is a Philly native and became a birder two years ago. He became interested in birds after seeing a Green Heron perched on a branch in Wissahickon Valley Park. Follow Troy to learn more: TB Wildlife Photography #BlackinNature #BlackBirdersWeek2022 BlackAFinSTEM
Say "hello" to Tanya Burnett! Tanya is originally from Philly and a birder since 2019. She has birded in 4 countries but her favorite places to bird are in just about any #Philly park. Follow Tanya on IG to learn more: @burnettbirds #Blackbirdersweek BlackAFinSTEM
Join us this Sat., 6/11 at 6pm for a 4-mile exploration of nature trails from Ambler Borough. This hike will show connections between the Green Ribbon Trail, Wissahickon Waterfowl Preserve & Lower Gwynedd Trails. Hike is free, RSVP online: wissahickontrails.org/events/4-mile-… 📸Jamie Stewart
The Birdist Yes! I cut back a hydrangea infected w/ mealy bugs and soon there were tiny bees everywhere. I watched them search for their holes and dig new ones when they couldn't find them. The sawdust stuff I saw was construction debris and not mealy bug waste!
#CityNatureChallenge begins Friday! To get in the mood, check out this Academy of Natural Sciences blog feat. Drexel University College of Arts and Sciences student and Academy co-op Etienne Falquet! Etienne shares why he loves iNaturalist and why everyone should get involved! City Nature Challenge Philadelphia #iNatThatJawn anspblog.org/get-involved-w…
Help the greater #Philadelphia region win the #CityNatureChallenge! Today through May 1, document the wildlife in your area using the iNaturalist app and check out City Nature Challenge Philadelphia to see the latest observations as they come in.
