WHAT
- Citizen scientists conduct Bioblitzes at 5 HNC nature sanctuaries (Spooky Hollow, Short Hills, Sheelah Dunn Dooley, Cartwright, Anita Dutka-Buchin)
- Looking for a variety of species (birds, plants, mammals, reptiles/amphibians, butterflies/moths)
WHY
- Update inventory information and compare to older inventories
- Create inventory for newer nature sanctuaries
- Increase knowledge of nature sanctuaries
- Encourage HNC members and volunteers to visit the nature sanctuaries
- Engage new volunteers
WHO
- HNC members and volunteers
- Knowledgeable naturalists, ecologists, botanists, etc
- People who want to get out in nature and learn about HNC’s nature sanctuaries
HOW
- Hold virtual session for people who want to learn about the nature sanctuaries and what’s involved in a Bioblitz. Introduce the iNaturalist and eBird apps.
- Host group Bioblitzes in spring and fall (following public health guidelines)
WHEN
- If people are comfortable they can go whenever they’d like, contact Jen at land@hamiltonnature.org for details about the nature sanctuaries
- Initial virtual information session – TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 7-8pm
- Click here to register
- Group Bioblitzes April to June
- Sheelah Dunn Dooley, May 7 (Mothers Day weekend)
- Click here to register
- Anita Dutka-Buchin, May 25 (Wednesday evening)
- Click here to register
- Spooky Hollow, May 28 (Saturday)
- Click here to register
- Cartwright, June 8 (Wednesday evening)
- Click here to register
- Short Hills, June 18 (Saturday)
- Click here to register
- Sheelah Dunn Dooley, June 13 (Monday morning)
- Click here to register
- Sheelah Dunn Dooley, May 7 (Mothers Day weekend)