City Nature Challenge is back! You can contribute to community science during this global biodiversity challenge no matter where you are, from downtown Vancouver, to paddling the Pitt-Addington Marsh, to exploring the beaches of White Rock! Observations collected during this period are used for monitoring biodiversity and ecological research. 

From April 25th to April 28th, use iNaturalist to make observations anywhere around the region, and they’ll be added to this project! 

Participation is easy: 

Visit iNaturalist and create an account.  

Join the Fraser River Discovery Centre project here: City Nature Challenge 2025: Metro Vancouver Regional District 

Make observations of a wild animal, plant, or fungus from April 25th to April 28th, 2025.  

Observations can be uploaded directly through your phone or computer through to May 4th.   

On this page, you will find links to the iNaturalist project, as well as links to view the quick start guide with resources on iNaturalist, identifying species, and community science in general. You will also find a list of events and programs to register for the City Nature Challenge! 

QUICK START GUIDE 

If you’re new to iNaturalist, or not sure how to make observations, check out some of the great resources linked below!  

• Check out iNatualist’s Support Page and  Video Tutorials. Browse the iNatHelp support page to explore more help topics. 

• Dive deep into the world of citizen science and biodiversity observations with FRDC’s Curated Collection of Digital Resources. 

EVENTS 

Saturday April 26th, 10:00 -11:00 am 

Fraser River Discovery Centre – Join the FRDC for a guided nature walk around Minnekhada Regional Park. During this guided nature walk, we will discover the amazing ferns, fungus, and fantastical birds while using the iNaturalist app.  

Register here! 
 

Saturday April 26th, 2:00 – 3:00 pm 

Fraser River Discovery Centre – Join the FRDC at Campbell Valley Regional Park for this month’s River Basin Days. We’ll explore the secrets of the insect world—investigating insect strength, benefits, and habitats! Learn about amazing insects around the Fraser River by exploring their hidden world while making observations through the iNaturalist app! 

 Register here! 
 

Required for all CNC events: 

• A device with the iNaturalist app already downloaded. Observations can be uploaded immediately using data or uploaded later using a WiFi connection. 

• Appropriate clothes and shoes for the weather. 

• A sense of curiosity!