Species Challenges

Spot 3 Wetland Birds in One Week

Visit a Vernon wetland and log 3 different bird sightings within 7 days. Swan Lake and Ellison Park are great starting points!

Find Native Wildflowers at ABNC

Walk the ABNC trails and photograph at least 2 native wildflower species in bloom. Look for balsamroot, lupine, or shooting stars.

Mammal Tracker

Log 2 mammal sightings anywhere in the Vernon area. Deer, coyotes, ground squirrels, and bats all count!

Pollinator Patrol

Spot and log 5 different pollinators in one week — bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and beetles all count toward your total.

Grassland Explorer

Visit a dry grassland habitat in Vernon and log at least 3 species — birds, plants, or insects all count.

Seasonal Sprint: Spring Arrivals

Welcome spring to Vernon! Log 4 sightings of species that have just returned or bloomed — migratory birds, early wildflowers, and awakening insects.

Nature Expert: 10 Sightings

Push your limits! Log 10 wildlife sightings in the Vernon area within 30 days, spanning at least 3 different species categories.

ABNC Habitat Hunt

Explore 3 different habitat zones at ABNC — grassland, shrubland, and the interpretive trail — and log one sighting from each.