Join Bridging The Gap’s Kansas City WildLands team for 2026’s City Nature Challenge! Help us document our incredible local biodiversity along the Blue River using the iNaturalist app in the Greater Kansas City Metro Area. We’re leading one event, but every documentation between April 24 – April 27 is counted toward the Metro’s grand total for this year’s City Nature Challenge weekend. No experience necessary!
Please REGISTER for this FREE Event
Event Information:
Date/Time: Sunday, April 26th | 10am-12pm
Location: Blue River Trailhead @ Minor Park
- Located in Minor Park
- Address: 11477 Blue River Rd, Kansas City, MO 64137
- Parking offered anywhere in the parking loop
- Map
What to Bring:
- Your fully charged cell phone with the iNaturalist app already downloaded. Create your account if you haven’t already and make sure you’re signed in before you arrive!
- Instructions and a demo will be provided
- Long pants and closed-toed shoes are required
- Bug spray and a full water bottle are recommended
Need to Know:
- You must register online in advance for this workday using the below form.
- You must sign a liability waiver. If 18 or over, you will electronically review and sign during registration. If under 18, you must bring a hardcopy of the waiver signed by a parent/guardian. Click here for a printable waiver if you are under 18.
- Minimum ages: Individuals aged 11-14 years old must participate with parent or guardian present, 15 or older may participate independently. All groups with youth aged 11-17 must have adult supervision and/or permission.
