On the outside chance that you didn't already know.. The Liverpool City Region will be competing on the global stage from (and including) the 26th to the 29th April. Cities around the world will be ranked on the number of observations, the number of species and the number of people who take part.

The City Nature Challenge countdown and live updates can be seen here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2019-liverpool-city-region

You can take part from anywhere within the Region and share any wildlife you like! There are also a series of events being run by supporters which you would be welcome to attend. Check out the calendar here: http://yoegreenspace.eventbrite.com

During the course of the event please keep in touch and let us know how you get on!
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As each timezone hits cities around the world the will begin their Challenge!

The league is now live with Hong Kong and Christchurch having started. You can follow the league live and see wildlife sightings as they are added to each city here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2019

We have begun the final day of the Challenge and what a day! Glorious sunshine and life everywhere. We have seen a great effort from people across the region despite the rain and storm. You have brought us within touching distance of 5,000 wildlife observations, a truly amazing number!

Don't give up just yet, help us across the finish line in style. If you're working why not snap a couple of shots during your lunch break or perhaps chill out in the garden or a local park this evening and see what's about.

Don't forget you can explore what other people are seeing using iNaturalist using the Explore button or by clicking on observations on the project page. If you need a hand then let us know!

If you managed to get out and take photos of #wildlife in #Liverpool, #Sefton (that includes you #Southport!), #Knowsley, #Wirral, #Halton or #StHelens then you have until midnight on the 5th or May to get them uploaded to #iNaturalist for them to be counted in the #CityNatureChallenge

We've already seen an impressive variety of wildlife 900+ species found by 100+ people sending in 6,500+ observations!

We're currently 2nd in the UK some distance behind Bristol & Bath and a short way ahead of London and Manchester. It could all still change so keep your sightings coming in!

Don't forget it's not (just) about the competition! The sightings of wildlife you share will help to build a long term picture of #biodiversity across the region. Shaping everything from #conservation to City Region strategy.

We'll be picking back up with the #GreenspaceChallenge once the final results are out and we've all had a little time to recover!

Thanks again to everyone who helped to deliver an activity or promote the Challenge and to all of you that have taken part. #PeoplePower #iwill4nature #yoe2019lcr