The City Nature Challenge is a friendly competition between cities, regions and countries to see who can get the most people out to record the most observations and species.
The challenge takes place globally from 26 – 29 April.
Coventry is taking part in the challenge for the fourth year with the hopes of encouraging more residents to participate, get active and record species across the city.
The more people who participate, the more records will be gathered, creating a map of different plant and animal species across Coventry.
The challenge will allow organisations like Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and Canal & Rivers Trust to better understand the biodiversity in our city and region.
The City Nature Challenge is not only about getting out into local green spaces – it’s also good for physical and mental wellbeing and it encourages people to take notice of the wildlife on their doorstep.
Coventry City Council events
During the global event from 26-29 April, Coventry City Council is hosting in-person species searches in local parks along with two online sessions that explain how to get involved in further detail. All events and sessions are completely free.
- How to get involved in the City Nature Challenge - for individuals – 11 April
- How to get involved in the City Nature Challenge - for schools and families – 18 April
- Family Bioblitz – Edgwick Park - 27 April
- Family Bioblitz - Foleshill Activity and Wildlife Site - 27 April
- Walking Bioblitz - Wyken Slough - 28 April
Other partner events
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust (booking required)
- 26 April - Family Bioblitz – Charterhouse
- 27 April - Bioblitz – Lake View Park
- 28 April - Family Bioblitz – Coundon Wedge
- 29 April - Walking Bioblitz – Fargo Village
Coventry University (no booking required)
- 26 April - Bioblitz – Ryton Organic Gardens, 1 – 2pm
- 29 April - Bioblitz – Ryton Organic Gardens, 1 – 2pm
Canal & River Trust (no booking required)
- 26 April - Bioblitz – Hawkesbury Junction, 10am – 12noon
- 29 April - Bioblitz – Hawkesbury Junction, 10am – 12noon
Read more about the global challenge on the iNaturalist page.