Become a citizen scientist by observing and collecting plant and animal data during BioBlitz Week. A BioBlitz is a celebration of biodiversity where participants find and identify as many naturally occurring species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time.

To participate, download the iNaturalist app to your smartphone or tablet and start collecting photographs and biological information about the biodiversity in Leon County. You can do this in your neighborhood, at a Leon County library or park, or at any of your favorite outdoor locations.

iNaturalist is a joint initiative of the California Academy of Sciences and the National Geographic Society. High quality data uploaded to the iNaturalist app becomes part of the Global Biodiversity Information Facility, an open-source database used by scientists and policy makers around the world.

BioBlitz bags with bee ID cards, packets of wildflower seeds, bookmarks, and other materials will be available at all library locations while supplies last.

May 9-13

All Leon County Public Library Locations

This event is part of the #PlantWildflowers program series presented by the Leon County Public Library.