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 24th to 27th April.
Coventry is taking part in the challenge for the fifth 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 24 – 27 April, Coventry City Council is hosting in person species searches in local parks along with an online session with Warwickshire Wildlife Trust that explains how to get involved in further detail. All events and sessions are completely free.