Welcome to the 2016 (2nd Annual) BioBlitz!

You bring your smartphone and enthusiasm, and together we’ll look for birds, mammals, reptiles, butterflies, insects, spiders, trees, and flowers within the Sagehen Creek Field Station. A BioBlitz is a detailed study of biodiversity in a specific location over a specified period of time, bringing experts and volunteers together. People of all ages and skill levels are welcome! Here is a link to video of last year's Bioblitz.

We’ll enter our observations in iNaturalist and maintain eBird lists. To check out some of the cool stuff we may see click here. Don't have an iNat account yet? No problem! Sign up for an iNaturalist account, then download the app: iPhone | Android. Want a little more help? Check out these videos: iNaturalist.org Video Tutorials.

Full Event Details...

Date: Saturday, June 25th

Time: 8:30-4:00 (Two sessions offered throughout the day! Come for one or stay all day!)

• Morning Session: 8:30-12:00
• Afternoon Session 12:30-4:00

Location: UC Berkeley's Sagehen Creek Field Station. (11 miles of north of Truckee, off highway 89). Carpooling encouraged!!

Who: People of all ages and skill level are welcome! During the Bioblitz, participants will be seperated into small groups and partnered with a California Naturalist who will guide and assist with making observations using your smart phones or a camera. You may also be joined by an additional experts in plants, insects or birds.

How: All participants, regardless of age, need to register. Registered participants will recieve a follow up email with more details and logistics for the event.

What to Bring:

• Smart phone or tablet with iNaturalist application installed and camera capabilities
• Sierra Nevada Field Guide (optional: Laws Sierra Nevada Field Guide recommended)
• Camera (optional)
• Sturdy walking shoes & appropiate clothing for working outdoors
• Sunscreen
• Waterbottle
• Snacks & Lunch (if staying all day)

Questions: Contact Lynn Hori at: lynnhori@gmail.com or Ashley Phillips at: ashley@4swep.org

Posted on June 10, 2016 04:46 AM by faerthen