On Saturday, April 23, the Commonwealth of Virginia will participate in the 2016 National Geographic Society Bioblitz. This national initiative promotes the exploration of our natural world, serving as the first nationwide survey of species through citizen-engaged science.

A BioBlitz is an event in which teams of volunteer scientists, families, students, teachers, and other community members work together to find and identify as many species of plants, animals, microbes, fungi, and other organisms as possible, within a given time frame.

Partnering organizations include Virginia Geographic Alliance, Virginia State Parks, Back Bay Wildlife Refuge, and the Great Dismal Swamp.

For more information or registration information, visit: http://tinyurl.com/VGABioBlitz2016

Hashtags: #VABioBlitz2016; #BioBlitz2016
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