Dear all,

Wiki Loves Earth is on! From May 1 till July 31 the biggest international photo contest devoted to nature heritage is taking place around the world. *Please, check out the full version of this email here https://mailchi.mp/11ceca47fe48/wiki-loves-earth-2020-has-started-4714018* .

Half of the first month has already passed, and we have some awesome updates for you:

— *28 countries* have joined the contest this year (the list is extending, and we are looking forward to welcoming more organizers); — *15K+ photos* have been already uploaded (*check* https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Earth_2020/Participating_countries them out by countries); — and much more to come!

*How to join Wiki Loves Earth?* — You can still organize your local contest! Find out more about the process in our *detailed guidelines https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Earth_2020/Organise.* — Go through your photo archives and take part in WLE 2020! Please, review our *rules* https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Earth_2020/Rules for your submissions.

*Find out about a new digital tool that helps WLE and the global community:* Team of *WLE in Sweden* https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Earth_2020_in_Sweden has implemented an innovative digital instrument for their lists of nature monuments — an *interactive map* https://map.wikilovesearth.se/. It's an easy and convenient way to participate in WLE, and it can play an important role for the global community. We asked a team about it and gathered all the interesting info in our *blog post https://bit.ly/3fRnB26*, check it out!

*Do you have any exciting WLE story to share? * Please, reach out to us at wle-team@wikimedia.org.ua and let's spread the word about the contest together!

Follow our *social media pages* to stay updated: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/interwle, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wikilovesearth/, Twitter https://twitter.com/WikiLovesEarth.

Stay safe and healthy.

Best regards, Anastasiia Petrova Project Manager for International Wiki Loves Earth 2020 on behalf of the international organizing team