Are you having trouble collecting Eastern skunk cabbage observations? Check out these materials! This field guide will teach you where to collect observations, how to properly photograph specimens, and how to identify this plant species. Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) biodiversity cards will provide interesting information about skunk cabbage traits, conservation status, as well as identification assistance.

Quest introduction: www.drive.google.com/file/d/1b2hfXTqbQj1Z2UAfSM_VVYU4Tu-YGDAD/view?usp=sharing
Field species guide: www.drive.google.com/file/d/1hKklOFhIA8lwSOjXSscuvdhUq-6cQ8mE/view?usp=sharing
EOL biodiversity cards: www.drive.google.com/file/d/1XltuhrDfeeY5JXj6r8GsEwzUNbuGuww5/view?usp=sharing

Are you having trouble making observations? Would you like to meet fellow nature enthusiasts? You should attend a guided observation event. Several researchers and organizations are hosting City Nature Challenge (CNC) walks and we want you to attend! You will work with other naturalists and citizen scientists to take quality observations and learn how to identify local species.

Wetland Wonders

• When: Sunday, April 29, 9:00am-11:00am
• Where: Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, 125 Arborway, Boston, MA
• Description: Join us to explore the plant species found in this urban wetland and learn about the birds, insects and other wildlife that call it home. This event is open to guests of all ages, and you’ll need a smartphone with a camera to participate in the citizen science portion. Be sure to wear boots or waterproof shoes!

Learn more about this and other CNC events at:
www.zoonewengland.org/protect/here-in-new-england/boston-area-city-nature-challenge/calendar-of-events