Nature Unveiled: Biodiversity Quest at George Genereux Park City Nature Challenge CNC YXE 2024

Join us on an exhilarating biodiversity quest at George Genereux Urban Regional Park as part of the City Nature Challenge 2024 in Saskatoon! 🌿✨ The Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. invites you to be a part of this communal citizen-science effort to record the diverse species within this picturesque location.

Date & Time: Monday, April 29, 2024, at 7:00 PM

Overview: Embark on a journey to discover the hidden gems of George Genereux Park and contribute to the City Nature Challenge. This event is a great opportunity to connect with your environment, have fun, and engage in meaningful conservation efforts. The primary goal is to unveil the biodiversity of Saskatoon while taking action on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

How to Participate:

Snap Pictures (April 26-29): Use iNaturalist to capture images (and sound recordings) of plants, animals, insects, and mushrooms during your visit to George Genereux Park.
Identification (April 30-May 5): Help identify the discovered species as part of the second stage of the challenge.

Results Announcement: Results will be unveiled on Monday, May 6, 2024, showcasing Saskatoon's contribution to biodiversity science.

Why Join:

Contribute to scientific research and conservation efforts.
Connect with nature in a stunning urban park setting.
Meet fellow naturalists, scientists, and curious members of the community.
Take action on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Participation is Easy: Whether you're a seasoned naturalist or enjoying a casual stroll, everyone is welcome to join! It's an enjoyable and fantastic reason to explore the outdoors, showcasing Saskatoon's natural beauty. You can participate where you are in the City of Saskatoon and area observing nature at the bus stop, under the dandelion leaf, sitting at a soccer game or on a picnic in your favourite Saskatoon greenspace. You are also cordially invited to this event to discover more about George Genereux Urban Regional Park!

Additional Information: Curious about what it entails? Check out our YouTube What is It? You Found What Where? with hints and tips on finding biodiversity, and record your observations through the free smartphone app iNaturalist.

Did you know that the iNaturalist app automatically acts as a nature journal and will note the location of the critter or plant? Plus, artificial intelligence will provide suggestions based on your outdoor observations!

One intriguing category worth exploring is "signs-of-life." This encompasses peculiar items—mysterious and less easily recognizable objects encountered during the quest for native wonders. These signs indicate the presence of life, leaving remnants like feathers, fur tufts, roadkill, bones, skeletons, partial skeletons, snake skins, teeth, insect prey in a spider web, spider webs, owl pellets, castings, turkey vulture or waterfowl regurgitation, insect frass or animal scat (poop) , bird or animal tracks, an empty or full chrysalis or cocoon, and more. It's an opportunity to unveil the less obvious aspects of the region's wildlife. 🎨🌳 #CNCYXE2024

About Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas: We are an environmental charity dedicated to preserving the biodiversity of Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and George Genereux Urban Regional Park. Join us in empowering the community to protect and sustain our local environment.

Be part of the biodiversity quest and make a positive impact on Saskatoon's natural heritage! 🌳📸

Saskatoon and area City Nature Challenge led by Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.

With grateful thanks to our partners, supporters and sponsors!
with thanks to our sponsors and supporters SaskPower, SaskTel, Saskatoon Nature Society, Wild About Saskatoon, Varsity View Community Association, Rosewood Varsity View Community Association, Nutana Varsity View Community Association, Montgomery Place Varsity View Community Association. City Nature Challenge Saskatoon CNC YXE 2024 led by Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas.