City Nature Challenge
CNC YXE DNU
Social Posts and Assets The Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas is hosting the City Nature Challenge in Saskatoon and area, please share our social media posts as well!
With thanks to our sponsors and supporters SaskPower, SaskTel, Saskatoon Nature Society, Wild About Saskatoon, Caswell Hill Community Association, SOS Trees Inc., Rosewood Varsity View Community Association, Nutana Varsity View Community Association, Montgomery Place Varsity View Community Association. City Nature Challenge Saskatoon CNC YXE 2024 led by Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas. Reach if you would like to sponsor the City Nature Challenge, or share the City Nature Challenge information as a collaborator!
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In Saskatoon and area we are taking part in #CNC2024! Join us between April 26 to April 29, 2024 as we take part in this International initiative to collect information about the wildlife flourishing in Saskatoon and area.
Researchers, school groups, citizens and wildlife enthusiasts across the world will be taking part in this race against the clock to put nature on the map, submitting photos and observations of wildlife in their neighbourhoods and greenspaces through the free, easy to use iNaturalist smart phone app.
By observing local nature, everyone can support vital conservation research while connecting with nature and enjoying the outdoors.
Whether you are an expert, a seasoned #BioBlitz participant or getting involved for the first time, it couldn’t be easier to join in.
Simply download the iNaturalist app, take a photograph of nature in your local area - whether that’s a tree, plant or insect or animal - and upload. You don’t even have to know anything about the species you are observing. Teams of experts will be reviewing and updating the information that’s submitted, so you can log back in later and learn more about what you’ve spotted. Find out more here: CNC YXE DNU
Saskatoon and area will compete for the title of the most Biodiverse City. We need your help. The goals are to engage the public in the collection of biodiversity data, with three awards each year for the cities and areas that 1/ makes the most observations, 2/ find the most species, and 3/ engage the most people. We’re so excited to have this fun friendly competition with a chance to place Saskatoon and Area on the World Stage for the City Nature Challenge 2024!
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We are taking part in the #CNC #CityNatureChallenge Observations made on iNaturalist from April 26 to April 29, 2024 will play a part in helping to shape conservation efforts, assist with scientific studies and land management in our local area! CNC YXE DNU
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We’re so excited to have this fun friendly competition with a chance to place Saskatoon and Area on the World Stage for the City Nature Challenge 2024 April 26 to April 29, 2024! Join us CNC YXE DNU
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We are going out in Saskatoon and area for the #CNC #CityNatureChallenge Saskatoon and Area! Our members will be out and about recording wildlife observations from April 26 to April 29, 2024 and contributing to this Worldwide initiative to observe and record the nature in our local areas. CNC YXE DNU
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Calling all citizens of Saskatoon and Area! from April 26 to April 29, 2024 we’re hoping you’ll venture outdoors and take part in #CNC #CityNatureChallenge Saskatoon and Area! Get out and about recording wildlife observations and contributing to this chance to place Saskatoon and Area on the world stage! CNC YXE DNU
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Would you like to support vital conservation research whilst enjoying the outdoors? Then join us in teaming up with the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas and taking part in the #CNC #CityNatureChallenge Saskatoon and Area! Simply make observations using from April 26 to April 29, 2024 . CNC YXE DNU
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It is great to explore our local areas and discover nature. So why not explore nature with a purpose and join us from April 26 to April 29, 2024 to take part in #CNC #CityNatureChallenge Saskatoon and Area! CNC YXE DNU
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We are contributing to #CNC #CityNatureChallenge Saskatoon and Area, by recording our wildlife sightings from April 26 to April 29, 2024 in iNaturalist. We’re staying local, but taking part in something International CNC YXE DNU
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We are contributing to #CNC #CityNatureChallenge Saskatoon and Area, by recording wildlife on our doorsteps from April 26 to April 29, 2024 on iNaturalist. Join us in taking part in something International! CNC YXE DNU
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We are teaming up with the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas for #CNC #CityNatureChallenge Saskatoon and Area! Join us in making wildlife observations on iNaturalist on April 26 to April 29, 2024 to help vital conservation research. CNC YXE DNU
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Join us and Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas for #CNC #CityNatureChallenge Saskatoon and Area! Enjoy the outdoors whilst supporting vital conservation research by making observations on the iNaturalist app. CNC YXE DNU
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On April 26 to April 29, 2024 we are teaming up with Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas for #CNC #CityNatureChallenge Saskatoon and Area! We will be supporting vital conservation research by making observations with the iNaturalist app. CNC YXE DNU
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Over the past 2 years we’ve had the chance to explore our local areas. So why not explore nature with a purpose and join us from April 26 to April 29, 2024 in taking part in #CNC #CityNatureChallenge Saskatoon and Area! CNC YXE DNU
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We are taking part in the #CNC #CityNatureChallenge Saskatoon and Area. The observations we make on iNaturalist from April 26 to April 29, 2024 will play a part in helping to shape conservation efforts in our local area! CNC YXE DNU
Thanks so much for participating in the 2024 City Nature Challenge—we can’t wait to see your nature! We’ve provided several suggested social media posts below for you or your partners to use. Please feel free to modify them to best fit your accounts/audience, plus find image options in this folder. (Square images are great for all platforms & optimized for mobile, but we’ve also added horizontal images sized for Facebook and Twitter.)
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In love with Saskatoon and Area’s incredible nature? You can help observe on iNat & protect it by joining this year's #CityNatureChallenge, April 26 to April 29, 2024! All you need to join is a smartphone and the free @inaturalist app. Learn more at FriendsAreas.ca
Facebook
In love with Saskatoon and area’s incredible nature? You can help map & protect it by joining this year's #CityNatureChallenge from April 26 to April 29, 2024! All you need to join is a smartphone and the free @iNaturalist app. Learn more at FriendsAreas.ca
Instagram
In love with Saskatoon and area’s incredible nature? You can help map & protect it by joining this year's #CityNatureChallenge from April 26 to April 29, 2024! All you need to join is a smartphone and the free @inaturalistorg app. Learn more at FriendsAreas.ca
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Twitter
Show the world what Saskatoon and area’s biodiversity looks like—grab your smartphone, the free @inaturalist app, & join this year's #CityNatureChallenge from April 26 to April 29, 2024! Great for all ages; find details at FriendsAreas.ca
Facebook
Help show the world what Saskatoon and area’s biodiversity looks like—grab your smartphone, the free @iNaturalist app, & join this year's #CityNatureChallenge from April 26 to April 29, 2024! Great for all ages; find details at FriendsAreas.ca
Instagram
Help show the world what Saskatoon and area’s biodiversity looks like—grab your smartphone, the free @inaturalistorg app, & join this year's #CityNatureChallenge from April 26 to April 29, 2024! Great for all ages; find details at FriendsAreas.ca
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Join the #CityNatureChallenge from April 26 to April 29, 2024! Document Saskatoon and area’s nature in the free @inaturalistapp by taking photos of wild plants and animals—and help contribute to the world’s largest #citizenscience event. More at FriendsAreas.ca.
Facebook
Join the #CityNatureChallenge from April 26 to April 29! Document Saskatoon and area’s nature in the free @iNaturalist app by taking photos of wild plants and animals—and help contribute to the world’s largest citizen science event. More at FriendsAreas.ca/events
Instagram
Join the #CityNatureChallenge from April 26 to April 29! Document Saskatoon and area’s nature in the free @inaturalistorg app by taking photos of wild plants and animals—and help contribute to the world’s largest #citizenscience event. More at citynaturechallenge.org.
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Miscellaneous:
Hash/tag guidelines:
Do use: #CityNatureChallenge
Think about using: #citizenscience (if in context)
Think about consistently using a hashtag for your city: #CNCCityName
iNaturalist accounts:
Facebook: facebook.com/inaturalist
Twitter: @inaturalist
Instagram: @inaturalistorg
2023 stats:
52,000 people
445 cities
47 countries
1.69+ million observations
50k+ species
2,244 rare/endangered/threatened species
Notable Days:
You can use these worldwide/social holidays to increase awareness/engagement of CNC:
April – Citizen Science Month (#CitSciMonth)
April 22 – Earth Day (#EarthDay)
April 26th, National Audubon Day ushers in the City Nature Challenge in 2024
April 27 National Go Birding Day
April 27 World Healing Day - It is proven that walking in nature is healing physically, mentally and spiritually! As you document nature in Saskatoon, you are embarking on a healing journey for yourself, and for the biodiversity in Saskatoon
April 21-27 National Volunteer Week - Enjoy an amazing volunteer opportunity to take part in the City Nature Challenge
April 27 National Sense of Smell Day - As you document via photo and sound, become aware of the smells around you in nature!
April 28 Global Pay it Forward Day - Pay it forward to nature and biodiversity around us!
Monday April 29 World Wish Day - A fantastic day to wish for protections for species of concern, and protection of their habitats and ecoystems.
‘Remember’ stories, images and images for posts
BE THE REASON NATURE BELIEVES IN HUMANITY
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What’s the best about spring
You tell us
Want to know where to
Join us for virtual hints and tips
Connect with nature
Event recap key takeaways
How are you doing today
Why spring is the best
Let nature be heard
Your love is
Save the date
Join us for four days of
This week’s
Want to dig deeper?
Just do it
Sneak peek
Easy as 1-2-3-
Search snap share for science
Explore, investigate quest
Scout delve seek, Look, track,
Snap, click
Do it now
Go for it
Nurture Nature
A nature favour
Savour nature
Be a nature curator
Nature Sustainer
Coming soon
Sneak Peek
Take action for nature
Great News Spring is back
4 reasons to smile
Be inspired~!
Game time
How to protect nature
Step by step conserve nature
Expert How-to
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City Nature Challenge
Save the Date
April 26 to April 29
To protect nature
Download iNaturalist
Snap, Click, Share
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Hosted by Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.
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Spring is back!
4 days to be inspired for nature
April 26 to April 29
City Nature Challenge
Celebrate Nature
CNCYXE
Be the Voice for Nature
More information
Friendsareas.ca
Brought to you by
Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas
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What will you discover?
Celebrate Earth Month
Connect with nature
Help nature win!
City Nature Celebration
iNaturalist hints and Tips
City Nature Wonders
Observations
Species
Observers
Participants
Join
Thanks you
Get involved
Observe April 26 to April 29
Countdown has begun!
How many birds can you find?
Are you coming?
Three easy steps
Find it
Snap it
Share it
Certificates
Ready for my closer up
Tip No 1. Flower leaves bark habitat
Check captive cultivated
Make sure to record photo or sound
Click the + sign add another photo of the same organism
Challenge ideas
Lichen
Birds
Insects
Conks
Sustaining Life on Earth
Hint 1 Download the Inaturalist App
Hint 2 Charge your phones, City Nature Challenge begins in less than XXX hours
Saskatoon joins the challenge to find and share our wildlife!
Saskatoon goes wild
Explore Learn Record
Spring
Thank you to our partners
Start practicing now
Take as many photos of nature as you can!
Saskatoon
City Nature Challenge
April 26 to April 29
Find Out More
FriendsAreas.ca
A great Nature Watch
Download iNaturalist today
Find it
Snap it
Share it
Be the Voice For Nature
April 26 to April 29
City Nature Challenge
Breaking News
Search Snap Share for Nature
City Nature Challenge
Friendsareas.ca
What WILL you see?
Start Practicing Now
iNaturalist.ca
Great news
Spring is Back
The Happiest Time of the Year
City Nature Challenge
Is coming to Saskatoon!
Hosted by
Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas
Happy Earth Month
Celebrate at the
City Nature Challenge!
April 26 to April 29
Friendsareas.ca
Find nature
Upload your observation to iNaturalist
It’s as easy as 1-2-3
Find It
Snap It
Share It
Spring is here
Hosted
Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.
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Enjoy the outdoors whilst supporting vital conservation research by making observations April 26 to April 29 on the iNaturalist app during the City Nature Challenge
BE THE REASON NATURE BELIEVES IN HUMANITY
Saskatoon CNCYXE hosted by Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.
April 26 to April 29
City Nature Challenge
Download iNaturalist app
Find it
Snap it
Share it
What will you discover?
Friendsareas.ca
Place Nature on the World Stage
It’s Spring
City Nature Challenge hosted by
Friendsareas.ca
Discover the Night
At the City nature Challenge
International Dark Sky Week
Discover Bats and Moths between April 26 to April 29!
Explore Discover and Connect on iNaturalist
City Nature Challenge
Saskatoon And Area
FriendsAreas.CA
Support Vital Conservation Efforts
Breaking News!
Search
Snap
Share for Nature
FriendsAreas.ca
City Nature Challenge 2024
What will you see
Start practicing now
iNaturalist
Great news
Spring is back
The happies time of the year
City Nature Challenge April 26 to April 29
City Nature Challenge
Insects
Online Events
Take part outside in nature
With the inaturalist app
Find it
Snap it
Share it
What will you discover?
April 26 to April 29
City Nature Challenge
More information
Friendsareas.ca