Activities

FRIDAY, April 12

4pm - Biodiversity Observations Begin

  • Learn how to use the app SEEK to identify species
  • Report your biodiversity observations to iNaturalist

Saturday, April 13

7am-4pm – Biodiversity observations continue

  • Learn how to use the app SEEK to identify species
  • Report your biodiversity observations to iNaturalist
  • Visit Biodiversity Experts as they work to ID species

8am-2pm – Guided Walks (meet at shelter #2) 

  • 8:00, 10:00, & 1:00 – Reptiles, Amphibians & Fishes
  • 9:00 – Birds
  • 10:00 – Insects

10am-2pm – Discover Nature with Science, Exploration & Art

  • Make a passport and collect activity stamps to document your BioBlitz experience
  • Learn how to recognize wildlife tracks, scat, and pelts
  • Use your smart device to notice nature’s tiniest details
  • Try your hand at lichen inspired abstract art
  • Complete a scavenger hunt - beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels available
  • Use clues in nature to find letterboxes
  • Geocache using GPS coordinates
  • Photograph your favorite species at the Nature Photography station
  • Try out Plein Air Painting with Grassy Pond as your inspiration