Survey with a Scientist for the City Nature Challenge

Join tens of thousands of people in the largest bioblitz in the world for the 9th annual City Nature Challenge! Visit the Natural History Museum to find and document urban wildlife and put nature in L.A. on the world map. How? It’s easy! The simple and free iNaturalist app turns your photos into data in a global database of urban biodiversity.

Learn how to use iNaturalist on family-friendly nature exploration walks in the Nature Gardens. Meet community organizations and research scientists who use your photos-turned-data to understand and protect nature for us all. Who are our nature neighbors at the Natural History Museum of L.A. County? We need your help to find out!

• Beginner-friendly and all ages 
• Childcare available for iNaturalist training 
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Admission and parking included

Accessibility Statement: Everyone belongs in community science.

• Nature walks will take place on ADA-accessible paved and packed dirt walkways where plants, birds and insects are readily accessible and visible. The training room to learn how to use iNaturalist is fully ADA-accessible.
• Reserved seating and disabled parking are available.
• Please note that the training room is a large, glass room that can get bright and noisy. Sound amplification will be used during the training.
• iNaturalist also accepts audio recordings of wildlife as data.
• Large print learning materials will be available.
• There are a limited number of iPads for attendees to use during the program if you do not have access to a camera phone.
• A limited number of travel TAP cards or gas cards of $20 are available for attendees who do not experience financial privilege. The museum is also accessible by Metro.