# Event Details - **Event Name**: City Nature Challenge at Wolf Trap National Park - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Calling all Nature Nerds and Citizen Scientists! Join the global City Nature Challenge and Make your observations count!About this EventJoin 600+ cities worldwide in observing the most species and involving the most community scientists.Join Ana Ka'ahanui and the Friends of Wolf Trap for this year's City Nature Challenge, an annual endeavor to observe and document wildlife in urban and suburban areas. Ana will provide an introduction to the iNaturalist platform that we will be using to identify specimens and record observations, and volunteers will be on hand to help with identification as we take an observation stroll along Wolf Trap's trails.All levels of experience welcome! To learn more about the City Nature Challenge go tohttps://www.citynaturechallengedc.org/There is nature all around us! Knowing what species are in our city and where they are helps us study and protect them, but the ONLY way to do that is by all of us – scientists, land managers, and the community – working together to find and document the nature in our area.By participating in the City Nature Challenge, not only do you learn more about your local nature, but you can also make your city a better place – for you and other species!Let's help the DMV win this global challenge in 2016! DMV has ranked in the top 10 in several categories since it began participating in 2017.Taking Part is EasyYou can do this yourself or JOIN US AT WOLF TRAP NATIONAL PARK FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS where we will have CNC experts take you on an observational walk! Find WIldlife, Plants, Fungi and more. Take a Picture and Share. Its that easy.The challenge includes recording evidence of nature-such as trees, bugs, and wildlife-in urban spaces.citynaturechallenge.org/participateAppropriate for all ages. Explore and learn more about the nature side of this gem of a National Park.🦋Learn how use the iNaturalist app during our outdoor observational walk.🕛Nature walk leaves promptly at 10am. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early.🔍Ana Ka'ahanui of Capital Nature will lead the observational hike, covering plants, animals, and fungi to support urban ecosystem research. Ana is a prominent local guide. Co-founder of Capital Nature, and a certified forest bathing guide who leads initiatives like this.📸INaturalist app- download in advance.All ages welcomed. Paths are not stroller friendly.We love dogs, but ask that you leave them at home for this event.This Event is FREE however Space is limited so please register early as we expect this Event to be SOLD OUT. If you pre-register and cannot make it, PLEASE use Eventbrite to Cancel well ahead of time as we are sure to have a waiting list for this Event.📍Meeting Location: Main Entrance to the Filene Center- adjacent to the Box Office.Directions: Turn into Wolf Trap’s main entrance at the digital sign (1551 Trap Road, Vienna), and follow the road to the Filene Center. Free Parking available in nearby lots🤓Prepare: Wear clothing and shoes suitable for woods, trail walking and the weather. Rain or shine. You may want to bring binoculars, sun and bug protection, water, a basic first aid kit and your cell phone for taking photos.Leave No Trace.Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Attendees assume all risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury, illness, damage, loss, claim, liability or expense of any kind that attendee may experience or incur in connection with attending the event. Attendee hereby releases, covenants not to sue, discharges and hold harmless Friends of Wolf Trap, its volunteers, members, and guests, of and from any such claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto.📷Photo Consent: Your participation means you give your consent to be photographed, filmed or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition or reproduction of and all recorded media of your appearance, your voice, for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity including, by way of example ony, use on social media.🌩️N OTE: In the case of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled.Wolf Trap National Park Visitor Information. For more information and directions, visit: Wolf Trap National Park Visitor InformationPhoto Credits: H.Rehacekhttps://www.nps.gov/wotr/planyourvisit/index.htmwww.friendsofwolftrap.orgFacebook: @citynaturedcInstagram: @citynature_dcX: @dc_citynature#CitizenScience #FamilyFun #GetOutside #NatureLovers #nationalpark - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vienna/city-nature-challenge-at-wolf-trap-national-park/100001987319162111 - **Event Categories**: contests, trips-adventures, performances, exhibitions, entertainment, meetups, art, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vienna - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts - **lat**: 38.9381714 - **long**: -77.2652809 - **full address**: Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: City Nature Challenge at Wolf Trap National Park - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/376a30d68992264f0350ac5d9dfe7566203d549eaf4fc20ae6ded95d3a251138-rimg-w1178-h602-dc8ca74a-gmir.jpg?v=1776162915 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is City Nature Challenge at Wolf Trap National Park being held? - **A:** City Nature Challenge at Wolf Trap National Park takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing City Nature Challenge at Wolf Trap National Park? - **A:** City Nature Challenge at Wolf Trap National Park is organized by Eventbrite Friends of Wolf Trap National Park. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** City Nature Challenge at Wolf Trap National Park is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vienna, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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