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http://www.inaturalist.org/projects/2016-national-parks-bioblitz-little-river-canyon

The bioblitz event at Little River Canyon National Preserve will study as many facets of life as volunteers will be able to. The dates are 20, 21, 22 May. We have several botany experts, and JSU professor George Cline is bringing herpetology students. This event is free to attend. You do not have to be an expert to participate. This will be a nature walk on steroids, focusing on specific areas and species groups. The more volunteers we get recording species, the more likely we are to discover a new species for the park. Keep in mind that 7 species of just caddisflies were discovered here at Little River Canyon.

Potentially we could have stations for birds, herps, fish, vascular plants, mammals, caddisflies and salamanders which would enhance studies already done.

Stations for butterflies, insects, bacteria, lichens, mosses, spiders, moths, mushrooms, microbes and many other types of species would give us a baseline sample of information.

Collections will be digital photographs only, recording species/locations. We will choose likely locations for interesting finds and some may be linear along trails. Teams may include one or more specialist or general naturalist, and a group of visitors. One or more station will be investigated by a team. Friday will include school classes. In case of complete rainout, or lightning, the park digital collection will be available for sorting.

We hope to begin a good event to potentially provide good citizen science, and an annual event. This event will use iNaturalist, forms and photos to record species. For more information or to register contact Larry Beane or Mary Shew at (256) 845-9605. Email may be sent to Larry_Beane@nps.gov.

http://www.inaturalist.org/projects/bio-blitz-2016-dothan-forever-wild-tract

Join the State Lands Division’s Natural Heritage Section biologists for a Bioblitz at the Dothan Forever Wild Tract Friday, (May 20) afternoon through Saturday afternoon (May 21). You can help them survey plants and animals, take bird and botany walks, explore the creek and its critters, see how mist nets are used to capture bats and more!

Join scientist and researchers as they explore, identify, and document the plants and animals around the Naval Live Oaks Area of Gulf Islands National Seashore. Register for one of the 16 unique activities provided during the BioBlitz.

All activities are FREE will take place at the Naval Live Oaks Area of Gulf Islands National Seashore. Registering for FREE tickets will guarantee you a spot for your chosen activity. Parking will be available at Gulf Breeze High School and shuttles will run to the activity area continously starting at 9:15 a.m.
Children 18 and under, must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or responsible adult. Additional information will be sent in a confirmation email with your tickets.

WHEN
Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CDT)

WHERE
Gulf Islands National Seashore - 1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/2016-national-parks-bioblitz-gulf-islands

http://www.inaturalist.org/projects/bioblitz-2016-florence-elementary-middle-school

This is an elementary schoolyard BioBlitz (K-3 participants). This event is sponsored by the Alabama Geographic Alliance and a part of the National Geographic Society and the National Park Service project. We will be studying worms, vegetation, trees, birds, and clouds.

http://www.inaturalist.org/projects/limestone-park-alabaster-alabama

Please join us on Saturday, May 28, from 8AM-2PM, as we host the first ever bioblitz at our Urban Bird Habitat sites, Limestone Park, in Alabaster. Area scientists and naturalists will be sampling the biodiversity of the park to help us better appreciate just how special Limestone is! With its range of habitats, we are sure to document a large number of species.

Experts will be sampling the park’s trees, fishes, reptiles, birds, wildflowers, amphibians, and invertebrates. No expertise is needed, and this event will be a great chance to enhance your naturalist skills.

We will have refreshments available, so please RSVP our Program Director, Andy Coleman, at andycoleman@birminghamaudubon.org if you are planning to participate. You will need to bring a hat, sunscreen, and bug spray.

https://www.facebook.com/events/269340936747281/
http://www.inaturalist.org/projects/moundville-archaeological-park-biodiversity-survey

The Alabama Museum of Natural History invites you to MothFest! at Moundville Archaeological Park to help celebrate National Moth Week http://nationalmothweek.org/. Museum staff will have special light and bait stations set up to attract moths. "Moth-ers” of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join us to learn about, observe, and document the diversity of moths that visit us during this event. Free overnight camping within the park is available for participants. For complete details please email jpfriel@ua.edu, call 205-348-2136.