Join us for the City Nature Challenge Biodiversity Walk on Sunday, April 26, at 11 am at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve in Barrington, RI.
Using the iNaturalist app, you’ll photograph and upload observations to record plants, animals, fungi, and other living organisms right here in our community. This will become real data that scientists can use to track where species are found, monitor changes over time, and inform local conservation decisions. Your contributions help build a clearer picture of biodiversity in our region while boosting our city’s totals in the Challenge.
- Comfortable walking shoes / boots.
- A charged smartphone with the iNaturalist app downloaded (Available for Android and iPhone)
- Curiosity about nature!
Walk away with new observation skills, a deeper understanding of local biodiversity, and the tools to keep exploring nature after the Challenge ends!Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve is a 32-acre expanse of field, forest, and salt marshes on the border of the Palmer River, off Sowams Road in Barrington, RI. Dogs are not allowed on this property. The terrain is gentle but may be wet in places. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. You may wish to bring a walking stick or poles to assist you when crossing wet areas.
You may park in the grassy lot just beyond the entrance to Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve, which is located between 461 and 475 Sowams Road (see below). We will meet in the parking area and walk together to the trailhead.