# Event Details - **Event Name**: City Nature Challenge: UV-Light Evening Habitat Survey @ KGR Visitor Center - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 07:15 pm – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 09:15 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Join staff and volunteers to identify wildlife using UV lights in the Santa Monica Mountains and contribute to the City Nature Challenge!About this EventCity Nature ChallengeObservation Period: April 24–27, 2026Celebrate with us and bring the globe together for biodiversity.Join hundreds of cities around the world for the 2026 City Nature Challenge! Join thousands of participants across all 7 continents to help catalog and observe the wild species we have around us.Go solo or work together to photograph WILD plants and animals in Los Angeles County. Make a difference in your neighborhood by contributing to this global community science project. Upload photos or sound recordings in the iNaturalist app. These observations become data that helps scientists better understand and protect nature for all of us!Participation is free; just grab your phone and start taking pictures!Join us on a guided insect-themed program at King Gillette Ranch Visitor Center courtyard on Saturday, April 25 from 7:15PM to 9:15PM as we make observations and contribute to the 2026 City Nature Challenge. A UV light and sheet will be used to attract insects, but no wildlife collection will be allowed. Plan ahead! Make sure you create an account with iNaturalist and have iNaturalist/Seek downloaded on your smart device prior to the event: A Community for Naturalists · iNaturalistThis is a free event with complimentary parking, no experience or expertise is required. Bring closed-toed shoes, water, a flashlight, and a device to take photos.Directions:ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST ENTER THE KING GILLETTE RANCH PROPERTY BEFORE THE GATE CLOSES AT 7PM. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE PERMITTED.26876 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas, CA, 91302GPS Coordinates: N 34.1046 W -118.7090Ventura Freeway (U.S. 101) to Las Virgenes Road (Co. Hwy N1) exit. Go 3 miles south on Las Virgenes Road to Mulholland Highway intersection (traffic light). Turn left on Mulholland Highway. Park entrance is 0.1 mile on right.For more information on this event, please call the Visitor Center at 805-370-2301 or email us at samo_interpretation@nps.govThe City Nature Challenge is organized by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and the California Academy of Sciences. For more information, visit the event's website: City Nature ChallengeAgenda🕑: 07:15 PM - 07:30 PMIntros, Safety Talk, iNaturalist Demo🕑: 07:30 PM - 09:00 PMHabitat Survey🕑: 09:00 PM - 09:15 PMWrap-Up, Upload iNaturalist Observations - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/calabasas/city-nature-challenge-uv-light-evening-habitat-survey-kgr-visitor-center/100001986282155396 - **Event Categories**: contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Calabasas - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: King Gillette Ranch, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority - **lat**: 34.1025349 - **long**: -118.7038284 - **full address**: King Gillette Ranch, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority, 26800 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: City Nature Challenge: UV-Light Evening Habitat Survey @ KGR Visitor Center - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/5904b093d65cbb306053eaa390e44fcfdae351c871e6934424f28a6a59a1299f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc472e1a-gmir.jpg?v=1775455579 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is City Nature Challenge: UV-Light Evening Habitat Survey @ KGR Visitor Center being held? - **A:** City Nature Challenge: UV-Light Evening Habitat Survey @ KGR Visitor Center takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 07:15 pm to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 09:15 pm at King Gillette Ranch, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority, 26800 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing City Nature Challenge: UV-Light Evening Habitat Survey @ KGR Visitor Center? - **A:** City Nature Challenge: UV-Light Evening Habitat Survey @ KGR Visitor Center is organized by Santa Monica Mountains Fund. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Santa Monica Mountains Fund's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Santa Monica Mountains Fund a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Santa Monica Mountains Fund has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** City Nature Challenge: UV-Light Evening Habitat Survey @ KGR Visitor Center is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Calabasas, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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