This event is in the past.It took place on August 1, 2024 at New York Botanical Garden.
Parks & Gardens
Parks & GardensChannel your inner naturalist and hunt for milkweeds across the city. This month-long citizen science challenge has you photographing native milkweed species and their colorful insect companions, then uploading discoveries to help real conservation research.
Citizen science project
Urban nature hunt
Family-friendly exploration
Conservation contribution
Tips
🦋look for bright orange or red insects — they're the milkweed specialists
📱download iNaturalist beforehand to upload sightings instantly
EcoQuest Challenge
Parks & GardensParks & GardensChannel your inner naturalist and hunt for milkweeds across the city. This month-long citizen science challenge has you photographing native milkweed species and their colorful insect companions, then uploading discoveries to help real conservation research.
Citizen science project
Urban nature hunt
Family-friendly exploration
Conservation contribution
Tips
🦋look for bright orange or red insects — they're the milkweed specialists
📱download iNaturalist beforehand to upload sightings instantly
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