City Nature Challenge Bioblitz at Johnson Preserve

We have a passion to preserve and protect our environment in Manatee County, mixed with a compassion for the well-being of our community and its visitors.  From ecological testing of our estuaries’ water quality to organizing classes for visitors, the Natural Resources Department staff take to heart their responsibilities of ensuring we are all surrounded by a safe and beautiful environment that will enhance the quality of life for all in Manatee County.

Manatee County Natural Resources

Join us for a morning of nature exploration and documentation at Johnson Preserve on the Braden River.

Johnson Preserve at Braden River

Join <a href="https://www.mymanatee.org/departments/parks___natural_resources" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources</a> and <a href="https://www.conservationfoundation.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast</a> for a morning of nature exploration and documentation at Johnson Preserve on the Braden River! The <a href="https://citynaturechallenge.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">City Nature Challenge</a> (CNC) is an international effort to get people outside to document their local biodiversity. Over the course of four days, citizen scientists around the world will log as many observations of the natural world as they can. Then experts will help to identify those observations to see how many different species were documented. 

The CNC takes place in two parts:   
April 30 - May 3: Taking pictures of wild plants and animals  
May 4 - May 9: Identifying what was found  At this event, we will be using the iNaturalist app (available for free download on your Apple or Andriod device) to document as many species as we can find at Manatee County's newest nature preserve! Our findings will contribute to <a href="https://selby.org/dsc/youth-family-programs/sarasota-manatee-ecoflora-project/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Selby Gardens’  Sarasota Manatee EcoFlora Project</a>, as well as a friendly competition among several Florida metro areas to see who can document the most plants and animals during the CNC!Who should participate? 
You! You don’t need to be a professional photographer, botanist, or naturalist to be a helpful citizen scientist. All you need is a smartphone or GPS-enabled camera, a free iNaturalist account, and a willingness to get out and explore! Our team, and the iNaturalist community, will help you with troubleshooting, photo tips, and species identification. Anyone can participate but only observations made in Sarasota or Manatee counties will contribute to this challenge! 


Why should you participate? 

There is nature all around us, even in our cities! Let’s get to know the plants and animals living around us in Sarasota and Manatee counties. By documenting what species we have, we will discover what we need to protect. By participating in the City Nature Challenge, you will learn more about nature in your area AND make our cities a better place for all species. And let’s not forget, it’s FUN and EASY to participate! <a href="https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2021-sarasota-and-manatee-counties" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Join the Project Here on iNaturalist</a>

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