Nature at Night
Discover the desert after dark with Nature at Night! Spot nocturnal wildlife and record your findings on iNaturalist to support global research.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Nature at Night is a citizen science walk where participants learn to use the iNaturalist app to record and share their findings. As they explore the UAE’s desert (usually around the Al Qudra area) after dark, participants discover and document nocturnal species, contributing valuable data to the global science community. The walk is 2–3 km across
What will participants learn or gain from the activity?
- Discover the nocturnal life that inhabits the deserts of the UAE.
- Learn how to become citizen scientists and contribute to scientific research through their observations.
WHICH AREA OF IMPACT DOES IT CONTRIBUTE TO?
- Nature and Wildlife: Support the sustainable management of the UAE’s natural ecosystems and help expand effective protection to 30% by 2030.
- Civil Society Mobilization: Engage and mobilize volunteers across the UAE to drive positive change on the ground, through training & development, incubation programmes and hands-on volunteering excursions in nature.
- Citizen Science: Collect 5,000 new research -grade observations of animals and plants in the UAE.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
This session is open to members of Leaders of Change, who are 8 and above.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
3 hours
Registration fee for non-members: AED 350.00
Location
Dubai
Last exit
Date & Time
Saturday, 26 April 2025
05:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Registration Full
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Saturday, 10 May 2025
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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Saturday, 13 September 2025
05:30 PM - 08:30 PM
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Sunday, 12 October 2025
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8
18 Reviews
We discovered and documented nocturnal species, contributing valuable data to the global science community. The walk was 2–3 km across We have been engaged and mobilize across the UAE to drive positive change on the ground, through training & development, incubation programmed and hands-on volunteering excursions in nature at night.
Very interesting to do. You take the time to observe every species and realize that the desert is definitely not empty! It is also a good opportunity to exchange with nature lovers and experts. Thank you so much!
An informative and interesting experience to be in Nature at Night and carry out the activities as a volunteer to explore the diverse wildlife inhabiting the desert. Emirates Nature - WWF Representatives shared knowledge related to identify various species, about the wildlife and habitat in the surrounding areas along with opportunity to make observation for reptiles and insects in the surrounding areas using the iNaturalist App. Thank you Emirates Nature - WWF and all the participating volunteers.
It was an amazing experience, revealing that the desert hosts a surprising range of creatures. The WWF Volunteers were remarkably friendly and generously imparted their knowledge to the entire group. A big Thank you goes for their efforts.
Please note that events may be cancelled or rescheduled due to updated safety guidelines from the government. We will try our best to keep you informed of any changes as early as possible. Thank you for your understanding and support.