ANNOUNCING THE 2026 CITY NATURE CHALLENGE

Join the City of Loveland and over 500 cities around the world for a global BioBlitz to document as many local wild animals, plants and fungi as possible in only four days! The City Nature Challenge  is a playful quest to see which city can document the most species, in support of scientific research and biodiversity conservation.  From April 24 to April 27, 2026, use the iNaturalist app to capture photos and recordings of wild flora and fauna and contribute valuable data.

Loveland Public Library and Open Lands and Trails (OL&T) are teaming up to make the 2026 City Nature Challenge a community event that everyone can participate in. 

Training

Learn how to make quality observations and use the iNaturalist app, indoors at Loveland Public Library, then practice outdoors at Civic Center Park. Check the Library Calendar for details coming soon.

City Nature Challenge Orientation Sessions:

• Saturday, April 11  |  11:30A-1P
• Tuesday, April 21  |  4-5:30P

BioBlitz

From April 24-27, document as many wild species as possible using iNaturalist. Participate on your own or join OL&T staff and volunteers for assistance at selected Natural Areas. Check the Open Lands Calendar for details coming soon.

City Nature Challenge BioBlitz:  April 24 - 27 

Identification

Join other nature lovers for a fun ID Party to help correctly identify as many observations as possible. Instructions and snacks will be provided.  Check the Library Calendar for details.

iNaturalist ID Party:  Saturday, May 2  from  12-2P

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