Welcome to the 2018 Black River BioBlitz!
Explore with experts and learn about the flora and fauna of both Hoyt's Landing and Muckross State Park in Springfield, Vermont.
FREE and family-friendly (please leave pets at home); with a suggested donation of $10 you'll receive a commemorative button and a "swag bag" to collect special items throughout the day.
Leave your car at the Park & Ride at Exit 7 off I91 and pick up the BioBlitz Shuttle, courtesy of Butler's Bus. The shuttle will run from 10am till 3pm between Muckross, the Park & Ride, and Hoyt's Landing and back again.
Stay for an hour or pack a lunch and stay for the day! Learn about birds, trees, ferns, mushrooms, amphibians, reptiles, flowers, insects, and so much more -- many displays will be up at both locations and experts will be on hand to introduce you to the wildlife and woodlands.
Bring your camera or smartphone if you'd like to take photos and upload them to iNaturalist to help the BRAT build an "inventory" of scientifically-confirmed species at both locations.
An "early bird walk" is planned for Muckross State Park, and an aquatic plant paddle will happen at Hoyt's Landing. A mushroom tour at Muckross is in the works, too, and possibly an "after-dark" session at Muckross, by pre-registration only.
Lots of events are happening, so tune in to the Black River Action Team's Facebook Events Page for updates and details: https://www.facebook.com/BlackRiverActionTeam/
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