The Urban Field Naturalist Project

The Urban Field Naturalist Project

Take a moment
Listen, smell, look
Observe life around you
It may be familiar
Perhaps without intent, your attention has been caught
Share your observation as a story
We can all be Urban Field Naturalists.

The project aims to engage people with the biodiversity in their backyards, on their balconies, seen from their kitchens, wherever they can access it in their local area. Take a moment to observe the plants and animals around you; or perhaps you vividly recall stopping to observe species interacting (taking a photo or video).

Write a brief description (~200 words) to be posted on our website and social media alongside your photo/video/drawing/art/audio.

Willy Wagtail Hop Maps by Zoë Sadokierski
Willy Wagtail Hop Maps by Zoë Sadokierski
 I Saw a Swamp Rat (ahh!!) by Casey Taylor
I Saw a Swamp Rat (ahh!!) by Casey Taylor
From Telephoto to Macro, the Big Side of a Small World by Anne Brophy
From Telephoto to Macro, the Big Side of a Small World by Anne Brophy
Making a Splash: The Arrival of Ocean Giants to Our Doorstep by Vanessa Pirotta
Making a Splash: The Arrival of Ocean Giants to Our Doorstep by Vanessa Pirotta
A Real Rockin’ Robin by Meaghan Potter
A Real Rockin’ Robin by Meaghan Potter

Read contributed stories and the guide to submitting a story on The Urban Field Naturalist Website.