There are lots of events going on around ลtautahi-Christchurch and surrounding towns today, for Day 3 of the 2026 City Nature Challenge. See the link below. Thereโs something for just about everyone.
Iโm heading out in a moment to lead a walk from the Sign of the Takahe in the Cashmere Hills down to the Botanic Gardens (leaving 9:45 from the bus stop). Weโre scheduled to pass through the South Library (currently a building site) at 1 pm, and the Art Gallery at 4 pm.
And, the weather is looking great.
Whether youโre on an organised event or doing your own thing, any species observations you make that you upload to #iNaturalist today and Monday count towards the City Nature Challenge. Globally the challenge has already passed 900,000 observations since it started on Friday.
https://www.inaturalist.nz/posts/129161-choose-your-own-adventure-many-mini-bioblitzes-on-today
#CNC2026 #CityNatureChallenge