Bioblitzes are gatherings of scientists, community scientists, land managers, and more, all working together to find and identify as many different species as possible. Bioblitzes not only help land managers build a species list and atlas for their park and provide invaluable data for researchers, they also highlight the incredible biodiversity in these Bay Area oases.
Our bioblitzes are open to anyone and are family-friendly. Just bring your smartphone with the iNaturalist app, your curiosity, and your powers of observation to help catalog the natural wonders of our parks and open spaces.
We've been hosting grassroots bioblitzes in the Bay Area for over 10 years. Explore the events we've helped host in the past here!
Check below to find out about upcoming bioblitzes and other community science events and campaigns. Links will be live once the event is open for registration. Registration is free, but be sure to let us know you're coming so we can send you all the information you need ahead of time!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
California Biodiversity Day celebrated September 7 - 15
Find an event or bioblitz happening near you across the entire state of California the week of September 7 - 15 for California Biodiversity Week!
Join the "Find 30 Species for CA 30x30" Biodiversity Week Challenge!
September 7 - 15, the California Natural Resources Agency is putting forth a challenge for California Biodiversity Week: can you find and document 30 species in California?
Participating is easy!
- Download the iNaturalist app & make an account.
- Join the “Find 30 Species Challenge” project (look in the upper right corner of the "About" section for the Join button).
- September 7- 15, find and photograph 30 (or more!) wild plants, animals, and fungus anywhere in California!
- Learn more as your observations are identified!
By joining the project, any observations you make in California from September 7 to 15 will automatically be added to the project, and will help inform the California 30x30 initiative!
Make observations in your neighborhood, in your local park, while out hiking… or join in one of the many events being held throughout California during California Biodiversity Week!
Spread the word! Use the hashtag on social media #CABiodiversityDay
Partner Organizations
We are lucky enough to partner with organizations who also host their own community science events. Check out their pages for some great upcoming bioblitzes, restoration days and more!
The work we do utilizes iNaturalist to make biodiversity observations while building community around nature. It's a community-powered website and app that makes it easy to upload and share your observations in the field and to get help from other users with flora and fauna IDs.
A selection of videos, articles, and press that offer a closer look at community science at the Academy.
Have questions about our community science programs? Want to get involved? Email us at communityscience@calacademy.org.