Virginia BioBlitz 2020 – a virtual statewide Bioblitz on Sept 26, 2020
Hello Nature Lovers,
The Virginia Academy of Science (VAS) is organizing a Statewide BioBlitz, Virginia BioBlitz 2020, to promote exploration, discovery, citizen science, and conservation. Come join us to survey the biodiversity in every part of the Commonwealth. This is a VIRTUAL EVENT facilitated through iNaturalist, so, you can join from home or anywhere else in Virginia! This event is open to anyone willing to spend some time outdoors, explore biodiversity and learn more about species living around you. We welcome toddlers, K-12 students and teachers, scouts, college students, wildlife professionals, scientists, naturalists… anyone! All it requires is registration at our website, download iNaturalist App into your smart phone, join the Virginia Bioblitz iNaturalist project and reporting species around you!
When: Saturday, September 26, 2020
Virtual Kickoff event at 9:00am (check website for Zoom link)
Where: Anywhere in Virginia
What: Use iNaturalist to find as many species as you can for at least 30 min.
You can find more information and register at Virginia BioBlitz website at https://sites.google.com/view/virginiabioblitz/.
Please spread the word to your family, friends, students and neighbors (see attached flyer). We are counting on you to find and record every species in our beautiful state.
If you have any questions, please contact us at vabioblitz@gmail.com.