BioBlitz

🌿 Join us for an exciting journey into the wonders of biodiversity at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary!

Naturalists from the Kellogg Biological Station, alongside local scientists, will guide you as you explore and document the incredible diversity of life thriving within the sanctuary.

📅 Event Details:
Date: October 10 17:00 - 19:00
Address: 12682 C Ave E, Augusta, MI 49012-9707, United States
💻 Registration: This event is free for those who register. Click here to register and learn more!

📷 What to Expect:

• Participate in both morning and afternoon sessions with a brief tutorial on using the iNaturalist app on your phone.
• Join a diverse field team focused on specific species or opt for self-guided exploration to record your observations.

🌼 Expert Guided Field Teams Include:

• Bees Team: Search for native bees in the prairie.
• Birds (Prairie) Team: Record bird sightings and sounds.
• Butterfly Team: Catch and document butterflies.
• Dragonflies Team: Conduct aerial surveys in wetlands.
• Herps Team: Study amphibians and reptiles (team travels further).
• Living on the Edge Team: Explore organisms in urban settings.
• Aquatic Macroinvertebrates Team: Use leaf packs to trap and count aquatic organisms.
• Bugs in the Trees Team: Capture tree and shrub-dwelling insects.
• Insect Traveling Cross-Country Team: Collect ground-dwelling arthropods.
• Prairie Plants Team: Study changes in plant communities over time.
• Forest Plants Team: Document forest plant communities.

Immerse yourself in nature and contribute to vital biodiversity research! 🌎✨

Find out more about the event on our Facebook Event Page.