Since 2012, we have observed a total of 3646 species across all Ontario BioBlitz flagship events!

Have you added observations to our
2018 iNaturalist project yet? 
We're collecting data May 21 - Sept 23,
across the whole Durham Region!

Stay tuned for more info about 2018 events, including:

 MINI BLITZ Citizen Science Events w/ TRCA
August 8 + 15
@ Greenwood Conservation Area
September 12
@ Ajax Rotary Park

September 21*, 22, 23 in the Duffins Watershed

*September 21 will be a special bioblitz day for schools! CONTACT US if your class is interested in attending

Canadians from coast, to coast, to coast observed more than 5700 species in 2017 with BioBlitz Canada 150. Explore the full list of observations on the iNaturalist project here, including species from the Rouge National Urban Park BioBlitz

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Do you wonder what a BioBlitz is all about? Visit our "About Us" page for more information, and watch the video below:

​Vous vous demandez en quoi consiste un BioBlitz? Consultez notre page « À propos » pour en savoir plus, et visualisez la vidéo ci-dessous:

BioBlitz News

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iNaturalist Canada had its official launch at the Don Watershed Ontario BioBlitz in 2015! The app is presented in partnership by the Canadian Wildlife Federation and ROM Biodiversity, and is part of the iNaturalist network. Use the app to record your own species observations during the blitz!
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Download it on your mobile devices via:
Google Play Store
iTunes Store 

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Photo by Haljackey

The Biodiversity Education and Awareness Network (BEAN) has just published an Island Biogeography curriculum resource guide for Ontario secondary students and teachers. Download a digital copy of the curriculum here, and learn about man-made islands, road ecology, and how you and your students can develop your own BioBlitz!

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We have our very first scientific publication based on data collected at an Ontario BioBlitz!

Lichenologist Troy McMullin and his colleagues have an article in the New York Botanical Garden's journal Opuscula Philolichenum. Check out the open access article online here

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View more observations near Ontario on iNaturalist.org »

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Durham Region 2018 
Species Count:
502

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Rouge 2017 
Species Count:
1324

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 Credit 2016 
Species Count:
1496

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Don 2015 
Species Count:
1253

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Humber 2014 
Species Count:
1458

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Rouge Park 2013 
Species Count:
1750

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Rouge Park 2012 
Species Count:
1440

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