Outdoor Explorers: Biodiversity Investigators & BioBlitz Survey
According to conservation biologist, Dr. David Bowles, “In conservation biology, you can’t protect something if you don’t know it’s there.” Children are keen observers given the opportunities, tools, and mentors who encourage, explore and learn alongside them. One activity outdoor explorers can do to understand the natural world around them is a “BioBlitz Survey".
A “BioBlitz” is an event where natural resource staff, professional scientists, teachers, students, and community scientists work together to find and identify as many different species within a natural area as possible using scientific methods. This information then supports decision making for management and monitoring practices.
The best part is that anyone can participate in a local “BioBlitz”! Learn more HERE from iNaturalist. Kids can start practicing their survey skills using this easy "BioBlitz Survey" activity linked HERE.
