Nashville City Nature Challenge

Biodiversity is everywhere, even in thriving urban areas like Nashville. Imagine how long it would take one or two scientists to explore Nashville and catalog all the plants and animals! Instead, we need YOU to be a citizen scientist and document the wildlife you see in your backyard, schoolyard, or local park. During the Nashville City Nature Challenge from April 29th to May 2nd, snap a photo and upload your wildlife observations to iNaturalist. You will be helping us understand what plants and animals call Nashville home.

The Nashville City Nature Challenge is organized by the Cumberland River Compact with partners across the Middle Tennessee region.

Beaman Park Nature Center Events:
4/29: Wildflower walk led by Kevin Sykes. Meet at the Creekside Trailhead. 1:00-3:00pm.
4/30: Amphibians of Henry Creek walk led by State Zoologist David Withers. 10:00-11:30am.
To register, email beamanpark@nashville.gov or call 615-862-8580.

Warner Park Nature Center Events:
4/29: Morning Walk with the Birds from 8:30-10:30am.
4/29: Bio-Blitz Hike at the Nature Center! 1:00-3:00pm.
4/30: Compete for Nashville in the City Nature Challenge 8:00am-12:00pm.
4/30: Spring Nature Hikes at 9am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm
4/30: Spring Nature Fest 9:00am-3:00pm.
No registration is required. Questions can be directed to melissa.donahue@nashville.gov or call 615-862-8555.

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center Events:
4/30: Participate in the City Nature Challenge. Meet at the Cornelia Fort Trailhead. Participants of the hike must be ages 13+. 10:00am-12:00pm.
To register, email shelbybottomsnature@nashville.gov or call 615-862-8539.

Bells Bend: 
4/30: New Moon Night Hike led by Krista Allen. 10:00-11:00pm.
To register, call 615-862-4187 or email bellsbend@nashville.gov