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Happy Earth Month from The Nature Conservancy's Blowing Rocks Preserve! We're celebrating by taking part in the City Nature Challenge, an international community science effort to identify and document species found all over the world. It’s a bioblitz-style competition rooted in community science where cities or regions are in a contest against each other to see who can make the most observations of nature, who can find the most species, and who can engage the most people.
Blowing Rocks Preserve's bioblitz event will involve seine netting in the Indian River Lagoon to collect and identify marine species, as well as a guided walk along the lagoon shoreline to identify plants or animals we may see there!
No prior experience is required to participate. All necessary equipment will be supplied by The Nature Conservancy. *Light to moderate physical activity. *Recommended for ages 6+, all youth under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
We recommend downloading the iNaturalist app or iSeek app (kid version), in advance, on a device that you'll be bringing with you to the bioblitz. This will help you document and identify the species you encounter.
Please be aware that this event will be taking place in waist-deep or shallower water. There are rocks, urchins, shells, and more on the lagoon floor, and water shoes required. Please come prepared for the Florida heat, sun, and insects by wearing sun protection and bug spray if necessary. Please bring proper supplies to protect your device from water.
To learn more about the City Nature challenge visit: citynaturechallenge.org Questions or concerns? Reach out to us directly at VisitBRP@TNC.org or call (561)-744-6668.
We always recommend confirming details before attending.
Who
Ages 6 and up
Cost
FreeHow
Advance registration is required and space is limited. Reserve your spot(s) today on our Eventbrite page here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/city-nature-challenge-shoreline-bioblitz-tickets-1281014381499?aff=oddtdtcreator
