Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Bioblitz 2015

Welcome to the breakout session at the 8th Annual Biomimicry Education Summit at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at 11:00 a.m. to document as many species as we can find!

Our Bioblitz is unique in that we’re challenging you to look at nature through the lens of function: What are the species DOING? Are they attaching (temporarily or permanently--to a leaf or rock, to your clothing)? Moving through the air, in water, across land, through dirt? Displaying or modifying color (to attract mates, protect via camouflage, provide warnings to predators)? Generating or converting energy (through photosynthesis, bioluminescence)? Protecting themselves (from predators, weather, structural forces, other environmental factors)?

What will YOU discover? Don’t just put biodiversity from your area on the map: Add the functions you observe to inspire sustainable innovations using biomimicry. Together, we can make some great discoveries and innovations by observing nature's genius and asking nature for advice. less ↑