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Events for April 27th
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City Nature Challenge
April 27, 2024 - 12:00am
The University of Iowa is collaborating with Green Iowa AmeriCorps and Johnson County communities to join 700+ cities around the world in documenting nature as part of the City Nature Challenge! You can contribute to citizen science during this global biodiversity challenge no matter where you are in Johnson County! From April 26-29, 2024, take photographs of WILD plants and animals on campus, in your backyard, in parks, along city streets, on school grounds, or any place in Johnson County....
Macbride Nature Challenge
April 27, 2024 - 9:00am
Join us on Saturday, April 27 to explore and document the diverse habitats of Macbride Nature Recreation Area (MNRA). Wander the trails and take photos of plants, animals, and other life forms living at MNRA using the free iNaturalist app. This event is part of a global community science project, called the City Nature Challenge, that includes 700+ cities around the world. UI staff will be onsite to assist with trail wayfinding, app assistance, and some species identification....