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through Collaborative Action

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City Nature Challenge

BRISTOL & BATH CITY REGION, 26-29 APRIL 2019

Which city on Earth has the most wildlife and the most nature-loving citizens?

Between 26-29 April 2019, Bristol and Bath will unite to compete with 175+ cities on seven continents as we show the world how amazing our region is for people and nature during the 2019 City Nature Challenge. Defending our 2018 title of most observations in Europe, together we will embark on an epic contest: to discover and record as much wildlife as possible over 4 days.

Your observations count towards local, national and international efforts to learn about and protect our regions' amazing wildlife. Simply download the free iNaturalist app and upload your wildlife photos, taken between 26-29 April from within the four local authority boundaries that make up the West of England.

JOIN THE PROJECT HERE

Taking Part is Easy

Download iNaturalist and start recording the wildlife across the Bristol and Bath City Region

City Nature Challenge 2019 Events and Training

The full calendar of events taking place across Bristol and Bath 26-29 April, as well as the exciting training activities taking place in April

Information for Organisations

Would your organisation like to run an event or training session during City Nature Challenge?

Run a Wildlife Survey at Your School

Put your school on the nature map by downloading free resources on running a City Nature Challenge activity

Results from 2018

Find out how Bristol & Bath came first in Europe for City Nature Challenge 2018!

Tips and Tricks

COMING SOON! How to discover wildlife in Bristol and Bath

Data Missions

Your mission if you wish to accept it! Data Missions will provide a clear task, location and

International Rankings

Find out what cities around around the world are taking part in City Nature Challenge, and watch this space for live updates across the event

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Polyommatus icarus

Common Blue Butterfly

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Amara similata

Ground Bettle

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Vespula vulgaris

Common Wasp

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