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Hempstead Plains BioBlitz Walk
June 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join LIISMA and Hempstead Plains staff in exploring the Hempstead Plains, a unique and rare ecological community. The group will walk around, getting an introduction to the Plains and the BioBlitz, and then explore the grassland, observing species present using iNaturalist. Staff will be present to answer any questions about the BioBlitz or Plains’ ecology. Join us for a chance to explore this beautiful ecosystem and its rare plant community while gathering data to inform conservation efforts.
Be sure to RSVP below to secure your spot!
A BioBlitz kickoff webinar will be held on May 30th at 7pm to discuss species identification and BioBlitz instructions. We highly recommend joining us before participating in the BioBlitz. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pcuGorTooEtzNAznoBeoNDdXcNXF-4grV#/registration
Please come prepared to this event with water, sun protection such as hats and sunscreen, tick protection such as bug spray and long pants/socks.
Prior to joining us for the in-person event, please follow these instructions to join the Blitz. We can also provide assistance on site, but cell service may be limited.
How can I join the BioBlitz?
- Register for the kickoff webinar taking place on May 30 at 7pm to learn how to use iNaturalist and what species to look out for during the Blitz.
- Join the Long Island BioBlitz project on iNaturalist:. Make sure you are logged in to iNaturalist, then click “join” in the top right of the project.
- Start BioBlitzing! Make observations on iNaturalist between June 1 – 9 independently or at one of our BioBlitz events (your entries will automatically count towards the Blitz once you’ve joined the project!)
If you have any questions, email kassidy@liisma.org
