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City Nature Challenge 2026

Thursday, April 23, 2026 — Friday, April 24, 2026

About This Event

Turn your kids into citizen scientists! The City Nature Challenge 2026 on Thursday, April 23, 2026 invites families throughout Santa Ana, CA to document local biodiversity by partnering with the Santa Ana Zoo and Santiago Creek ECO Center. It's a hands-on way to explore nature, learn about your ecosystem, and contribute to real conservation science.

Quick Glance

  • Age: All ages (especially good for elementary school and up)
  • Cost: Paid participation
  • What to expect: Nature observation, documentation activities, citizen science
  • Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026

Pro Tip: Download the iNaturalist app before the event so your family can log observations throughout the day. This makes it interactive for kids and helps experts verify findings.

Found on Santa Ana Zoo