Join Earthwatch for a fun Boston Area City Nature Challenge

• What we'll do
Join Earthwatch scientists for our kickoff event for the Boston Area City Nature Challenge at Fresh Pond in Cambridge, MA! Drs. Stan Rullman and Mark Chandler will guide us through an exploration of the urban wildlife of Fresh Pond Reservation’s Black’s Nook and Lusitania Meadow.

Along the way, we will document our findings on the iNaturalist app as part of the City Nature Challenge (CNC), an international competition comprised of 65 cities competing to document the most biodiversity from April 27–30. Your observations help local scientists monitor local biodiversity, and also count as entries to help Boston win the City Nature Challenge 2018!

Schedule of Events

8:30–9:00 a.m.: Meet in front of Cambridge Water Department for an Earthwatch meet and greet! Learn about the CNC with other Earthwatch volunteers and staff.

9:30–10:15 a.m.: Meet at Lusitania Meadow for a nature walk led by local naturalists.

10:00–11:00 a.m.: Meet at Alewife Pond for a nature walk led by Earthwatch Research Director Dr. Stan Rullman.

10:30–11:30 a.m.: Meet at Black’s Nook Pond for a nature walk led by local naturalists.

FAQs

Q: Who can attend this event?

A: This event is family-friendly. All ages are welcome!

Q: What should I bring?

A: Dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes—plan to move around! Also, bring a smartphone or camera to document your findings.

Q: Where can I park?

A: You can park behind the John M. Tobin Montessori School on Concord Ave. in Cambridge. (The school is right beside Fresh Pond!)

Q: Is the event accessible by public transportation?

A: Yes! Fresh Pond is just a 10-15 minute walk from the Alewife T station.

• Important to know
RSVP to get updates via e-mail and parking info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earthwatch-at-fresh-pond-boston-area-city-nature-challenge-tickets-43627687588

And make sure to join the project "City Nature Challenge 2018: Boston Area" on the iNaturalist app or website, so your observations would be counted toward the competition!