The 2026 Atlanta City Nature Challenge, led locally by Fernbank Museum, takes place April 24-27th. This global community science initiative encourages individuals and families to document species of plants, animals, and fungi found in nature using the iNaturalist app. The Atlanta City Nature Challenge’s goal is to connect people to nature and help give valuable insight into what species call Atlanta home.
You can also take part in one of the City Nature Challenge events being held throughout the city – with so many options, there’s sure to be one near you!
April 25, 8 am – 9 pm (four sessions) at Gresham Park Recreation Center: Bio Blitz led by South Dekalb Parks Naturalist Tasha Messer
Native plant experts and volunteer guides needed! Email tlmesser@dekalbcounty.gov for more information or to volunteer for one of the sessions.
April 25, 9 am – 1 pm at Westside Park: Bio Blitz led by Atlanta iNaturalist ambassadors
April 25, 10 am – 12 pm at Southside Park: Community Bio Blitz led by Atlanta Parks & Rec
April 25, 10 am – 12 pm at Perkerson Park: Tree Tour led by Trees Atlanta
April 26, 1-3 pm at Lionel Hampton-Beecher Hills Nature Preserve: Biodiversity Walk led by Intown Atlanta GNPS, Park Pride, and Friends of the Lionel Hampton-Beecher Hills Nature Preserve
April 26, 1 – 3 pm at Adams Park: Community Bio Blitz led by Atlanta Parks & Rec
April 26, 2 pm at Melton Park: Nature Meetup led by Park Pride and Friends of Melton Park
