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2022 BioBlitz

 

MSU Science Festival BioBlitz

Join MSU Science Festival for our Second Annual BioBlitz in observing the world around us during the 2022 MSU Science Festival in the month of April. Let's work together to celebrate science, collect as many different observations as possible, and contribute to scientific research! With the iNaturalist app, you just take a picture of any living organism (animals, plants, fungi, insects, and more) and the community will help identify which species it is.

Events

BioBlitz 101: An Introduction 

4/5/2022 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Recording available hereExternal Link - opens in new window

BioBlitz Celebration

4/26/2022 12:00 - 1:00 PM

 

Featured Locations:

  • Belle Isle (Detroit, MI)
    • https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/msu-scifest-2022-bioblitz-at-belle-isleExternal Link - opens in new window
  • Blanford Nature Center (Grand Rapids, MI)  
    • https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/msu-scifest-2022-bioblitz-at-blandford-nature-centerExternal Link - opens in new window
  • Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center (Laingsburg, MI)
    • https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/msu-scifest-2022-bioblitz-at-cmercExternal Link - opens in new window
  •  Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve (Traverse City, MI)
    • https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/msu-scifest-2022-bioblitz-at-grand-traverse-natural-education-reserveExternal Link - opens in new window
  • Harris Nature Center (Okemos, MI)
    • https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/msu-scifest-2022-bioblitz-at-harris-nature-centerExternal Link - opens in new window
  • Huron-Clinton Metroparks (13 locations in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties) 
    • https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/msu-scifest-2022-bioblitz-at-huron-clinton-metro-parksExternal Link - opens in new window
  • Little Forks Conservancy (3 locations surrounding Midland, MI)
    • ​External Link - opens in new windowhttps://www.inaturalist.org/projects/2022-msu-science-festival-bioblitzExternal Link - opens in new window
  • Marguerite Gahagan Nature Preserve (Roscommon, MI)
    • https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/msu-scifest-2022-bioblitz-at-marguerite-gahagan-nature-preserveExternal Link - opens in new window
  • Michigan & Beyond (anywhere else in Michigan and wherever you are)
    • https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/msu-scifest-bioblitz-april-2022External Link - opens in new window
  • Michigan Audubon Capital City Bird Sanctuary (Lansing, MI)
    • https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/msu-scifest-2022-bioblitz-at-capital-city-bird-sanctuaryExternal Link - opens in new window
  • Michigan Nature Association (4 locations across Michigan)
    • https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/msu-scifest-2022-bioblitz-at-michigan-nature-associationExternal Link - opens in new window
  • Pierce Cedar Creek Institute (Hastings, MI)
    • https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/msu-scifest-2022-bioblitz-at-pierce-cedar-creek-instituteExternal Link - opens in new window
  • Woldumar Nature Center (Lansing, MI)
    • https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/msu-scifest-2022-bioblitz-at-woldumar-nature-centerExternal Link - opens in new window

 

Project Leaderboard:

To see the leaderboard, a summary of all participating projects, visit the Bioblitz UmbrellaExternal Link - opens in new window project.

 


Brought to you by iNaturalistOpens in new windowExternal Link - opens in new window

 

What is a Bioblitz?

A bioblitz is a community science-led tally of living things in a given area. Multiple conservation organizations across the state are hosting bioblitz collection sites on local properties. The species tallies are collected by taking and uploading pictures of what you have seen on the property into the designated project on the iNaturalist site. It's easy! All you need is an iNaturalist account, a camera and a wifi or cell connection in the field or at home for uploading!

 

Getting started with iNaturalistOpens in new windowExternal Link - opens in new window

Get ready to join in the fun by downloading the iNaturalist app to your smartphone through either via Google PlayOpens in new windowExternal Link - opens in new window or Apple StoreOpens in new windowExternal Link - opens in new window. A simple document with steps to get your account set up via iNaturalist are located hereOpens in new windowExternal Link - opens in new window.

 

Things to Look For & Identification Resources

Check out this field guide for Michigan Birds, Trees, Insects, Wildflowers, Mammals, and moreOpens in new windowExternal Link - opens in new window put together  by the MSU Fisheries & Wildlife Department Graduate Student Organization.

Other helpful links and guides:

  • MIchigan DNR
    • Learn about Michigan's SpeciesOpens in new windowExternal Link - opens in new window 
    • Guide to common wetland birds of southern MichiganOpens in new windowExternal Link - opens in new window 
    • Guide to insects on your hikeOpens in new windowExternal Link - opens in new window
    • Aquatic insect guideOpens in new windowExternal Link - opens in new window
    • Guide to spring wildflower hikesOpens in new windowExternal Link - opens in new window
  • The Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI) list of all the Endangered, Threatened, and Probably Extirpated animal species of Michigan - Michigan Rare AnimalsOpens in new windowExternal Link - opens in new window
  • Michigan Invasive Species
    • Michigan InvasivesOpens in new windowExternal Link - opens in new window for species ID
    • Midwest Invasive Species Information NetworkOpens in new windowExternal Link - opens in new window to report sightings
  • Bird ID
    • Merline Bird AppOpens in new windowExternal Link - opens in new window 
    • Cornell Lab of OrnithologyOpens in new windowExternal Link - opens in new window
  • Plant ID
    • Michigan Flora
    • Guide to identifying trees by their barkExternal Link - opens in new window by MSU professor Lars Brudvig and Ben Knapp

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