This event is in the past.It took place on June 1, 2024 at New York Botanical Garden.
Parks & GardensParks & GardensNYBG's EcoQuest Challenge turns you into a citizen scientist this June. Grab your phone, hunt for wild ferns anywhere in the city, and help document NYC's biodiversity before the month ends.
citizen science
outdoor exploration
plant identification
nature photography
Tips
🌿flip leaves to show sori for easier ID
📱download iNaturalist before you head out
🗺️ferns can be found anywhere in NYC, not just the Bronx
EcoQuest Challenge
Parks & GardensParks & GardensNYBG's EcoQuest Challenge turns you into a citizen scientist this June. Grab your phone, hunt for wild ferns anywhere in the city, and help document NYC's biodiversity before the month ends.
citizen science
outdoor exploration
plant identification
nature photography
Tips
🌿flip leaves to show sori for easier ID
📱download iNaturalist before you head out
🗺️ferns can be found anywhere in NYC, not just the Bronx
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