Thank you, and a summary of findings
Kia ora tātou,
While I wasn’t involved in organising the City Nature Challenge, I seem to be able to post in the journal, so…
Well done and thanks to everyone who participated in Wellington’s City Nature Challenge for 2021. Particular acknowledgement to @wild_wind, @surfersoph22, @kiwihunter, and @rempson for their enthusiasm to document big numbers of observations and species.
Please see Lara’s blog for a summary of findings and some of the highlights: https://blog.tepapa.govt.nz/2021/05/12/highlights-from-wellingtons-city-nature-challenge-2021/
Wellington was neck-and-neck with Christchurch through the Monday, but then they brought out their big guns and powered ahead. If it’s any consolation, Wellington has a higher proportion of Research Grade observations.
I don’t know if Wellington will participate in 2022. However, if you’ve got ideas for future participation (e.g., expand “Wellington” to include Porirua and the Hutt Valley; more systematic searching; public events; working in teams etc.), perhaps below is a good place to record them.
Ngā mihi, Leon
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