Bioblitz Galiano 2017

Galiano citizen scientists unite with regional experts to create an inventory of the island's flora and fauna, providing the global research community with a sample of the greater biodiversity of the Salish Sea.

Surveys will be conducted island-wide, covering a spectrum of vibrant marine, terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems that are unique to the region and considered to be of critical conservation concern within Canada.

In concert with the Canadian Wildlife Federation's nationwide initiative to document Canada's flora and fauna, this 24 hour event will contribute to an ongoing initiative to document the island biodiversity, through the combined efforts of local citizen scientists of the Biodiversity Galiano project, the Galiano Naturalists, and the Galiano Conservancy Association.

You can participate in many ways: whether identifying, photographing and helping take note of species discovered; attending talks, meals and other public events; or doing field sketches of Galiano's habitats with renowned ornithologist and artist Rob Butler.

The event organizing committee gratefully acknowledges the traditional territories of Coast Salish peoples, on which we are guests. May this event contribute to greater awareness and respect for all life in the Salish Sea.

Bioblitz de Galiano 2017

Colombie-Britannique

Millard Learning Centre, île Galiano, C.-B. 27 mai 2017

Événement de 48 heures (événements communautaires de 24 heures, collectes par experts de 48 heures)
Événement indépendant

Biodiversity Galiano, Galiano Naturalists, Galiano Conservancy Association

EVENTS

Early birding
Kayaking marine bioblitz pt.1, guided by Chessi Miltner
Great Beaver Swamp community inventory
Kayaking marine bioblitz pt.2, guided by Chessi Miltner
Acknowledgments of traditional territories
Lunch at Millard Learning Centre
Intertidal bioblitz at North Cable Bay
Island-wide afternoon surveys
Field sketching with Rob Butler
Photography workshops
Bioblitz Showcase
Community potluck
Evening talk: Moths in your Backyard
Moth sampling
Bat acoustic monitoring
Camp-out!

ROSTER

Alexander Wright, independent botanist
Diana Percy, biologist, systematics and insect-plant interactions
Harvey Janszen, naturalist / botanist / ornithologist
Henry Choong, curator of invertebrate zoology, Royal BC Museum
James Miskelly, biologist, specializing in Garry oak communities
Joel Gibson, curator of entomology, Royal BC Museum
Judith Holm, naturalist / botanist
Kristen Miskelly, biologist specializing in the ecology southern VI
Libby Avis, naturalist / entomologist
Linda Jennings, curator of botany, Beaty Biodiversity Museum
Olivia Lee, curator of cryptogams, Beaty Biodiversity Museum
Pam Janszen, naturalist / mycologist / ornithologist
Quentin Cronk, botanist UBC
Rick Avis, naturalist / entomologist / botanist
Rob Butler, ornithologist / author / artist
Scott Gilmore, entomologist
Steve Joya, bryologist
Terry McIntosh, botanist / bryologist
Tyler Innes, biologist, specializing in wetlands

...and local Galiano naturalists!

More details to come as planning continues...

Advanced Registration is encouraged.
Sliding scale $10–$25 + Free Event T-Shirt
Details on registration to be announced.
Limited camping available on site.

For more information contact: biodiversity.galiano@gmail.com

Bioblitz Galiano 2017 is sponsored by the Biodiversity Galiano Project, the Galiano Naturalists, the Galiano Conservancy Association, the Crystal Mountain Society for Eastern and Western Studies, and Gulf Island Kayaking. less ↑