Redwood Regional Park Biomimicry Bioblitz 2015

Welcome to the 2015 Coastal Redwood Biomimicry Network Bioblitz!

This event will be held at Redwood Regional Park in Oakland.

http://www.ebparks.org/parks/redwood

The BioBlitz is open to the general public, and no previous experience is necessary. People of all ages and skill levels are welcome! Help park staff and fellow citizen scientists document and identify trees, shrubs, fungi, birds, insects, butterflies, moths, mammals, worms, flowers, snails and every living species we can identify.

Our observations will directly contribute to conservation and biodiversity science initiatives.

Plus, we will talk about how these species function and what we can learn from them in biomimicry terms as well as how well they are adapting to climate change and land-use change.

Bring your smartphone and/or a camera, magnifying glasses, binoculars, curiosity, wonder and tons of enthusiasm. We’ll invite some naturalist experts, biomimics and folks who know the area. Together we’ll make some great discoveries observing nature's genius, meet new friends and have fun!

Where to meet:

Stream Trail: From the main park entrance at Redwood Gate, take the park road to its end at the Canyon Meadow Staging Area. A trailhead here provides access to the Stream Trail. It is routed a quarter-mile upstream to a bridge over the creek, then another 1.2 miles to another bridge crossing. The route goes another 0.8 miles up to a third bridge. Most turn around here. It’s a 4.5-mile round trip, pretty flat and easy. Restrooms are available.

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How to get there: From San Francisco, take Interstate 80 across the Bay Bridge east for 6.4 miles (stay to the right) to the split and bear right on I-580. Go 6.2 miles on I-580 to Exit 24 for 35th Avenue. Exit on the right to the stop sign at 35th Avenue, turn left, drive 0.2 miles uphill (becomes Redwood Road), then continue straight for 2.3 miles to Redwood Regional Park on the left. Turn left and continue past the kiosk to the end of the road, where you’ll find parking for the Canyon Meadow Staging Area and trailheads for the Stream Trail (walks, hikes) and Canyon Trail (bikes).

For more event info: email ajwacaser@gmail.com or colleenannmahoney@gmail.com

Event Schedule

8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. - Coffee, register and gather.
9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Observe and record species, family friendly!
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. - Have lunch, picnic, share experiences. less ↑