Science TODAY: City Nature Challenge

  • Tuesday, April 21, 2026
  • 11:30am - 12:00pm
  • Downtown Raleigh

Photo of a globe-shaped theater taken from the ceiling looking down with people standing on balconies and seated on the main floor. A presenter stages on a small stage with a large image of a frog projected behind the stage.

Today’s Topic

The City Nature Challenge is a worldwide event aimed at discovering and documenting the nature all around you. Participants photograph wild, living things they see and upload them to iNaturalist (free app or website) to help support the effort in their local area.

Learn how to participate in this event in North Carolina, including how to make iNaturalist observations, how to take a great photo for science, and where to look for species anywhere!

Today’s Expert

Chris Goforth, Head of Collaborative Science, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Go inside the globe of the SECU Daily Planet Theater for live presentations and interactive shows led by scientists and educators. Meet researchers, witness live demonstrations, and engage in Q&A sessions with experts. With ever-changing topics and guests, there’s always something new and exciting to learn.


Details

Date:
April 21
Times:
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Fee:
Free

Venue

SECU Daily Planet Theater

Nature Research Center
121 West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601 United States
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Phone:
919.707.9800

Organizer

Chris Smith
919.707.9296