Neighborhood Wildlife BioBlitz
Conduct a mini 'BioBlitz' in the local area (park or backyard). Use observation skills and identification apps (like iNaturalist) to document and catalogue as many different species of plants, insects, and birds as possible within a defined time limit.
- Takes
- 1 hr 30 min
- Your setup
- 10 min prep
- Ages
- Ages 6 and up
- Mess
- No mess
- Cost
- Free
- Where
- Outdoors
How to do it
- 1Define the boundary of the BioBlitz area and the time limit (e.g., 90 minutes).
- 2Work in teams. When a species is found, take a clear photo.
- 3Use the identification app or field guides to confirm the species name. Log all findings.
- 4Compare the total number of species found. Discuss why certain species thrive in that environment.
- 5Submit the verified data to community science platforms.
What they're practising
- Ecology Knowledge
- Taxonomy Skills
- Observation Acuity
- Citizen Science Contribution