Community Stewardship & Activities

City Nature Challenge

2022 Richmond City Nature Challenge
City Nature Challenge 2023
Transform your next walk into a journey of scientific discovery!
Help document Richmond's plants and animals by participating in the City Nature Challenge 2023. This event is a global initiative that encourages friendly competition between cities to make the most observations of biodiversity.

The 2023 City Nature Challenge takes place in 2 parts:

Part 1: Friday Apr 28 - Monday May 1
Take pictures of wild plants and animals.

Part 2: Tuesday May 2- Sunday May 7
Identify what was found. 

Results will be announced on Mon, May 8.

Go team Richmond!