Join the world's largest community citizen science event
Be part of the City Nature Challenge, right here on the Sunshine Coast this April.
Are you in love with the Sunshine Coast’s incredible nature? Then help map and protect it.
Join the City Nature Challenge from April 26–April 29 and be part of the world’s largest community citizen science event, right here on the Sunshine Coast!
Document the Sunshine Coast’s nature in the free @inaturalistapp by taking photos of wild plants, animals, fungi, seaweed or any other wildlife.
All you need is a smartphone and the free @inaturalist app.
The goal
The goal is to record as many species as possible in our local environments.
During the 4-day challenge, get out and take a photo of any wild plant or animal.
Upload your sightings to the iNaturalist app or website.
It’s free and easy to participate:
- Download the @inaturalistapp
- Create an account
- Go to projects
- Search for Sunshine Coast Council
- Join the City Nature Challenge 2024: Sunshine Coast Council
- Head to a environment reserve and find wildlife
- Take picture – note the location
- Share your observations through @inaturalistapp
Learn more under Sunshine Coast Council's project on the iNaturalist website.