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503-588-6211
stormwateroutreach@cityofsalem.net
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8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Join the City Nature Challenge
What is the City Nature Challenge?
The City Nature Challenge is a four-day worldwide challenge where community members go out and make observations using their cell phone of wild plants and wild animals using the iNaturalist app. These observations go into a large database used by scientists to further their knowledge and research on biodiversity. You can be a citizen scientist by participating in this challenge!
How to Participate
- Download the iNaturalist app available in the Google Play and Apple app stores. Make an iNaturalist account.
- Take photos of wild plants and animals during the four days of the challenge. The challenge takes place in April each year.
- Upload your observations to share with the iNaturalist community.
- You can make observations on your own during the challenge dates or attend a City of Salem bioblitz event.
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Schedule of City of Salem Bioblitz Events
2025 Challenge Dates: April 25 - 28
Friday, April 25
Park After Dark: Explore Nocturnal Plants & Animals
7:45pm - 9:45pm
Minto Brown Island Park, 2200 Minto Island Rd. SW, Salem
Register HereSaturday, April 26
Macromania: Explore Pringle Creek’s Tiniest Critters
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Bush Pasture Park, 890 Mission St. SE, Salem
Register Here