City nature challenge at Mallows Bay
Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary joined the global City Nature Challenge from April 24 to April 27, 2026. This event lets cities share nature sightings using the iNaturalist app. The challenge helps scientists learn about local plants and animals.
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Mallows Bay took part in a worldwide event called the City Nature Challenge. This happened from April 24 to April 27, 2026. People upload photos of nature they see using an app called iNaturalist. Other people help identify these plants, animals, and fungi. The challenge gives us a quick look at local nature.
Why it matters
This event helps scientists understand the wildlife in Mallows Bay. It shows how different cities around the world are working together to study nature.
- When did the City Nature Challenge happen?
- It happened from April 24 to April 27, 2026.
- What is the City Nature Challenge?
- It is a worldwide event where cities share nature photos.
- How do people report their sightings?
- They use an app called iNaturalist to upload pictures.
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Participation in Global Event
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