Citizen Science promotion events in Athens and Thessaloniki!
The City Nature Challenge 2026, done between the 24th and 27th of April wrapped up with great four day results, showing once again that when concerned peopel come together, our understanding of nature grows stronger as does our positive impact towards nature conservation!
The City Nature Challenge 2026 in Greece was organized this year by iSea and the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR), in collaboration with several local stakeholders and organizations, this included Antonis Tritsis Park, the Center for Environmental Education at Antonis Tritsis Park, Fotoessa, the Movement for the Protection & Promotion of the Great River of Rafina, and the Citizens’ Network for the Rescue of the Pikrodafni Stream, with good results in both Attica and Thessaloniki:
In Attica (the surrounding area of Athens and Athens itself):
1,794 observations
650 species
117 observers
In Thessaloniki:
915 observations
385 species
46 observers
Some graphics from iNaturalist follow....
Round up of statistics for the Athens Metropolitan Area (Attika Prefecture)
First Observation For the Athens Metropolitan Area
Rare species
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We all thank iNaturalist for the support and the organizers for this event.
