Get involved in our Growing for Nature project by hosting your own Big City Bug Hunt. Explore our guide to help you and your volunteers take part in citizen science and discover the hidden wildlife in your growing space.
Bug hunt in action. Credit: Rachel Dring
In partnership with Greenspace Information for Greater London (GiGL) and iNaturalist, The Big City Bug Hunt is a London-wide project celebrating the insects living in food-growing spaces across the city. By joining a bug hunt, you can get up close with nature, discover what’s buzzing in your growing space, and help build a better picture of London’s biodiversity- all while taking part in a fun and easy citizen science activity.
Here’s a simple group activity to learn about and record the insect life that’s in your garden.
This activity focuses on pollinators, as they are common and easy to spot, but feel free to discover and record the wide range of critters you find in your garden.
Equipment you’ll need: just your phone with the iNaturalist app downloaded - simple as.
If you have a pond you want to explore, check out our activity guide on pond dipping.
This April, we’ll be syncing our Good to Grow London–wide food growing festival with the Big City Bug Hunt, so be sure to sign up and get involved in the festival.
If you have any questions about the project or help getting set up, contact lula.wattam@sustainweb.org. For more information about GIGL you can visit their website here and for any FAQ's about iNaturalist click here.
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