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Researchers hope this weekend's nature challenge inspires Chicago's citizen scientists: 'More people out there is just more ears to listen, more eyes to see'


Researchers hope this weekend’s nature challenge inspires Chicago’s citizen scientists: ‘More people out there is just more ears to listen, more eyes to see’
Morgan Greene, Chicago Tribune
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A black-crowned night heron joins another in the Indian Ridge Marsh near Lake Calumet on the Southeast Side of Chicago in 2008.
This weekend, Chicagoans can participate in a rare activity that encourages screen time and appreciation of the outdoors the global City Nature Challenge, a chance to log as many natural encounters as possible.
The light-spirited showdown started in 2016 between Los Angeles and San Francisco and has since expanded across the globe; in some locations, efforts will soon be underway. ....

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