University of Canterbury Campus Bioblitz

Join University of Canterbury students and staff for a Bioblitz exploration around the campus to discover all living things as part of the City Nature Challenge 2026.

This is an annual competition where participants endeavour to upload the most observations of the natural world. The University of Canterbury Campus Bioblitz will contribute to this global challenge by competing against cities worldwide. So come and help record the diverse flora and fauna of Christchurch while supporting the University's research efforts.

Alongside experts and aspiring naturalists, you'll likely learn something new about the natural world. The event is suitable for people of all ages and skill levels.

We will be moving across various locations throughout this event. However, on the hour, we will meet at these set locations, so you can join in at these times to suit your day:

• 11:00 am Meet at Te Ngaki o Waiutuutu | UC Community Gardens.
  Google Maps pinned location.
• 12:00 pm Meet at the corner of Clyde Road and University Drive.
  Google Maps pinned location.
• 1:00 pm Meet in Ilam Gardens, at the Idyllic Croquet Pitch.
  Google Maps pinned location.

If you're new to using iNaturalist app, someone will be happy to help and guide you through how to use it.

You have until Sunday, May 10th, to upload your photos to iNaturalist to ensure your observations count towards the challenge final tallies.

Join the City Nature Challenge project page City Nature Challange project page(external link) for updates and to track how we are doing.