Gobal competition with over 450 cities competing to gather the most observations about nature, local plants, and wildlife
The City of Sault Ste. Marie, the Sault Naturalists and the Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority have joined the 2023 Nature Challenge, a global competition with over 450 cities around the world competing to gather the most observations about nature, local plants, and wildlife, according to a news release.
“The City Nature Challenge provides a great opportunity to get outside and have fun,” said Emily Cormier, sustainability coordinator with Sault Ste. Marie. “Preserving biodiversity and the natural world ensures we maintain essential services in our communities and aligns with the city’s net-zero carbon emissions goal. Participating in this event celebrates the biodiversity in our area, and encourages us to protect it.
“The need for every citizen to appreciate their natural environment and take pride in promoting the health of all living things ultimately ensures the health and well being of all citizens," said Ron Prickett, president of the Sault Naturalists.
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