City Nature Challenge BioBlitz at Honey Creek State Natural Area *Registration Required*
April 26 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Discover, Document, and Make a Difference – Join the City Nature Challenge BioBlitz at Honey Creek State Natural Area!
Join us for a City Nature Challenge BioBlitz at Honey Creek State Natural Area, a rare opportunity to explore and document the biodiversity of this unique landscape while contributing to a global citizen science initiative!
What is the City Nature Challenge?
The City Nature Challenge (CNC) is an annual, worldwide community science event where people document local biodiversity using the iNaturalist app. Originating in 2016 as a friendly competition between Los Angeles and San Francisco, CNC has grown into a global effort to engage communities in documenting nature and promoting conservation.
San Antonio proudly participates each year, competing against other cities around the world to record the most observations, find the most species, and engage the most participants. Every observation helps scientists, land managers, and conservationists better understand and protect our region’s wildlife. San Antonio (and surrounding areas) is the 2024 National Champions–help us keep our title in 2025!
What is a BioBlitz?
A BioBlitz is an intensive, time-bound biological survey in which participants record as many species as possible within a designated area. It’s a fun and exciting way to learn about native plants, insects, birds, reptiles, and more while contributing real scientific data to the iNaturalist platform.
How to Participate
-Download the iNaturalist App (free on iOS & Android) and create an account.
-Join our BioBlitz at Honey Creek Ranch (registration required).
-Take photos of any plants, animals, fungi, or other organisms you find.
-Upload your observations to iNaturalist, where experts and fellow nature lovers will help identify them!
Who: Recommended for ages 10 and up; no dogs, please, except for service dogs
Meet: Outside the Rust House (located within Guadalupe River State Park)
When: 9:00am- 12:00pm
Bring: Sturdy footwear, water, sun protection, smartphone or camera (for iNaturalist) and binoculars (optional).
Cost: Free with park admission; Adults: $7, Children 12 & under: Free
Registration is required for this program. Register here.
If ADA assistance is required, please request modifications using this form, or email accessibility@tpwd.texas.gov at least 2 weeks in advance.
**Park programs are subject to change/cancellation in the event of inclement weather**