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City Nature Challenge logoCity Nature Challenge 2025

April 25–28, 2025

Participation is easy:

  • Download the FREE iNaturalist app. Find instructions for downloading the app on the iNaturalist website or go directly to the app store.
  • Take photos of plants, animals, insects, and other life forms. You can do this anywhere across the bi-state* region.
  • Upload your images on the greater St. Louis region's iNaturalist page.

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* Counties representing the greater St. Louis region in the 2023 City Nature Challenge: Missouri - Crawford, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Francois, St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Warren; Illinois – Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Monroe, St. Clair.

 

Special City Nature Challenge Local Events

 

Guided Bioblitz

Forest Park (meet at Pavilion #11 near Kennedy Woods)
Saturday, April 26, 2025; 9–11 a.m.
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Join us in Forest Park near Kennedy Woods for a guided bioblitz event! Led by local biodiversity experts, you will make observations on plant, animal, and insect species to contribute to our weekend of data collection!

  • Bring your smart phone, a reusable bottle of water, and your enthusiasm for biodiversity!

Special thanks to Forest Park Forever, the Saint Louis Zoo, the City of St. Louis, and Missouri Department of Conservation for their guidance and leadership!

Questions or difficulty registering? Contact Hannah Gibson with Missouri Botanical Garden at hgibson@mobot.org.

 

Species Identification Event and Happy Hour

Urban Chestnut Brewery and Bierhall (map)
Wednesday, April 30, 2025; 4:30–6:30 p.m.
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  • Bring a laptop and your knowledge of plants, animals, or fungi species to help identify observations made during the City Nature Challenge to research-grade.
  • First drink and light appetizers provided on us!
  • RSVP by April 29 so we can get a headcount for food and drink.

Special thanks to Urban Chestnut for hosting and to Forest Park Forever, the Saint Louis Zoo, the City of St. Louis, and Missouri Department of Conservation for their guidance and leadership!

Questions or difficulty registering? Contact Hannah Gibson with Missouri Botanical Garden at hgibson@mobot.org.

 
The 2025 St. Louis City Nature Challenge is supported by Missouri Department of Conservation.
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