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Eye Spy - What Will You See?

Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin teems with life. There is a wide variety of wildlife – birds, mammals, insects, amphibians – and plant life – trees, shrubs, flowers – that changes with the seasons. So, you never know what you’ll find!

Challenge provided by: Austin Rowing Club
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Year-round icon Year-round
Start Date: Jun 1, 2025
1–2 hours icon 1–2 hours Easy icon Easy Outdoor Only icon Outdoor
Free on land, fee on water (kayak rental) icon Sliding Scale (Free on land, fee on water (kayak rental))

This Challenge is for:

  • All Ages

Challenge Topics:

  • Animals and Wildfire
  • Connecting Children with Nature
  • Conservation/Environmental Education
  • iNaturalist
  • Nature and Mental Health
  • Online or Virtual
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Physical Health and Exercise

This Challenge is accessible for:

  • People with Visual Impairments
  • People with Hearing Impairments
  • People with Mobility Impairments

To complete this challenge

Step one

STEP ONE

A. Come to Austin Rowing Club. B. Check out your Explore Card at Paddling Desk (downstairs, facing the lake).

Step two

STEP TWO

A. Open your eyes! B. Note what you are seeing on your Explore Card. C. You can also note what you hear!

Step three

STEP THREE

Photograph your Explore Card (don't forget back side, if you used it!)

Step four

STEP FOUR

Scan QR code to upload your Explore Card, take a brief survey, and earn your Badges!

Step five

STEP FIVE (OPTIONAL)

Take photos with your phone or camera, share on iNaturalist (a free app) to learn more about the species you've seen.

Step six

Earn your badge!

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