City Nature Challenge: Alachua County

Get ready to explore the wild side of Alachua County!

Join the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, Florida Museum of Natural History, UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation IFAS Extension, and local community partners as we participate in the City Nature Challenge - a global community science event encouraging people to connect with nature and document the wildlife around them.

During these four days, we’re challenging YOU to get outside, snap photos of the plants, animals, and fungi you encounter, and upload your observations to iNaturalist. It's a fun and easy way to contribute to real science while discovering the incredible biodiversity in our own community. Plus, iNaturalist will even help you identify what you’re seeing!