Below is some information about independently-organized bioblitzes happening around Ontario. You can also keep an eye on the BioBlitz Canada website for event listings too! Please feel free to get in touch with individual bioblitz organizers using the contact information below to see how you can get involved with their events.
Also, if you are running a bioblitz yourself, but don't see your event listed, please send an email to ontariobioblitz@gmail.com with info and photos and we will be happy to share it on this page! (also make sure to tag us in any social media - we love to share and like your bioblitz posts!)
Also, if you are running a bioblitz yourself, but don't see your event listed, please send an email to ontariobioblitz@gmail.com with info and photos and we will be happy to share it on this page! (also make sure to tag us in any social media - we love to share and like your bioblitz posts!)
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Oak Ridges Moraine Land TrustThe ORMLT is hosting several bioblitz events across the GTHA and Durham Region, as well as some workshops to learn naturalist skills! CLICK HERE to visit their website where you can learn more, and register for events!
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Wye Marsh Spring BioBlitz for Earth Day 2019
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When: April 20th 2019 10am -4pm
Where: 16160 Hwy 12 East Tay Township Who: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre Connect: #Wye Marsh #WyeMarshWildlifeCenter Website: www.wyemarsh.com/earthday |
In celebration of our beautiful planet Wye Marsh is holding an Earth day Celebration! We have a host of activities designed for families to learn about stewardship in a hands-on way, such as an invasive species pull, Spring BioBlitz, and live animal demonstrations. There will also be visiting environmental groups, and a seedling tree for the first 50 families to plant at home!
The Spring Blitz will help direct research and stewardship actions at Wye Marsh.
There will be NO preregistration for the Earth day Bio blitz - please just come out and join us!
For more information, please visit our website, www.wyemarsh.com/earthday or call us at 705 526 7809.
The Spring Blitz will help direct research and stewardship actions at Wye Marsh.
There will be NO preregistration for the Earth day Bio blitz - please just come out and join us!
For more information, please visit our website, www.wyemarsh.com/earthday or call us at 705 526 7809.
Wintergreen Studios Land Art BioBlitz
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When: May 29 - June 2, 2019 - Come anytime!
Where: 9780 Canoe Lake rd., South Frontenac, ON K0K 3N0 Who: Wintergreen Studios Connect: instagram: @wintergreenstudios #wintergreenstudios #wintergreenstudiosbioblitz Website: https://www.wintergreenstudios.com/ |
Calling all naturalists, nature enthusiasts, outdoor junkies, the curious, young and old alike. Join us for the 5th annual Land Art BioBlitz and help us celebrate our natural heritage and learn to love its amazing diversity. This FREE rain or shine event is open to all! Come one, come all, and bring the whole family! Join us for a few hours, for a full day, or for the entire 5-day stretch. Come to observe, to learn, and to be inspired to protect what sustains us as you explore the network of trails on our 204-acre wilderness property. Streams. A lake. Ponds. Forests. Granite outcrops. Marshes. Meadows. Glades. It’s an astonishingly rich and diverse property, and it’s all waiting for you to explore!
The 2018 BioBlitz was made possible by a generous grant provided by TD FEF.
Kingston Field Naturalists 21st BioBlitz
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When: June 14 and 15 , 2019
Where: Ontario Power Generation Lennox GS Who: Kingston Field Naturalists and other volunteers. All welcome Connect: Please find an invite letter and program at: https://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org/ |
Kingston Field Naturalists will hold their 21st BioBlitz on the property of Ontario Power Generation Lennox Generating Station. With 1500 acres of land and 150 acres of water, some woodland and meadows. This property promises a good variety of species. Guided Hikes by experts in their field enable novices to learn some species (see program). BBQ can be enjoyed by all
2019 Credit River Watershed Butterfly Blitz
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When: June 22nd – August 24th (kick-off event on June 22nd)
Where: Credit River Watershed Who: Credit Valley Conservation & The Riverwood Conservancy Connect: Website: https://cvc.ca/learn-and-get-involved/volunteer/butterfly-blitz/ iNaturalist project page: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/cvc-butterfly-blitz |
This summer-long citizen science program gives residents of the Credit River Watershed the chance to help create a watershed-wide inventory of butterflies using the iNaturalist platform. Participants will help collect data, identify different species of butterflies, and track trends as the program is repeated over time. The Butterfly Blitz program will give insights to help protect and restore wildlife habitat in the Credit River Watershed. For more info on how to participate, visit our website and iNaturalist project page!
Mini Blitz: Breathtaking Bees and Pollinators in the Meadoway
Photo by Lian Jong
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When: RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER! New date:
Wednesday, July 31, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Where: Scarborough Butterfly Trail, Bellechasse St & Benshire Drive Who: Toronto Region Conservation Authority and Ontario BioBlitz Connect: Event Page: https://trca.ca/event/breathtaking-bees-and-pollinators-in-the-meadoway-with-dr-sheila-colla/?instance_id=4798 |
The world is abuzz with news and stories about the importance of pollinators these days. But have you ever met any up close? Join us for some hands-on exploration of pollinators in the Meadoway, guided by ecologist Dr. Sheila Colla. Get up close and personal with bees and other insects, learn some basic tools for identifying them, and discover what makes them so important to our local and global ecosystems.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
Mini Blitz: Brilliant Bats in the Meadoway
Photo by Stacey Lee Kerr
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When: Wednesday, July 24, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Where: Thompson Memorial Park, McCowan Rd. and St. Andrews Rd. Who: Toronto Region Conservation Authority and Ontario BioBlitz Connect: Event Page: https://trca.ca/event/brilliant-bats-in-the-meadoway-with-dr-cylita-guy/?instance_id=4844 |
Ever wonder what bat echolocation might sound like? Curious about The Meadoway’s resident flying mammals? If so, come join us for an evening of batty delights with your friendly neighbourhood batgirl, Dr. Cylita Guy. Cylita will take us into the nighttime world of the 8 species of bats found in Ontario. Learn how a bat detector works, about efforts related to bat conservation and research in our province, and about the importance of bats as part of Toronto’s urban biodiversity.
For more event information and to register online in advance, CLICK HERE
For more event information and to register online in advance, CLICK HERE
2019 raresites Eramosa Community BioBlitz
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When: Friday, July 26th to 3:00PM on Saturday, July 27th
Where: 5174 7th Line, Guelph-Eramosa (visit website for detailed directions) Who: rare Charitable Reserve Connect: Website: https://raresites.org/2019/06/raresites-eramosa-community-bioblitz/ |
Explore rare’s new property in the Eramosa River Conservation Corridor at this year’s bioblitz. Become a citizen scientist, and learn from experts in the field how to find and identify species of plants, animals, and fungi living in our area. As evidenced by the success of bioblitzes around the world including at other rare properties, together we can find and catalogue a lot of species in just a short time. Help us build our species list at this new property — rare’s first land in Wellington Region!
For more information, please visit the event website by CLICKING HERE, or contact jenna.quinn@raresites.org 519-650-9336 x111
For more information, please visit the event website by CLICKING HERE, or contact jenna.quinn@raresites.org 519-650-9336 x111
Mini Blitz: Spectacular Spiders in the Meadoway
Photo by Stacey Lee Kerr
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When: Sunday, August 11, 9:30am - 11:30am
Where: Scarborough Butterfly Trail: St. Andrews Road & McCowan Road Who: Toronto Region Conservation Authority and Ontario BioBlitz Connect: Event Page: https://trca.ca/event/spectacular-spiders-in-the-meadoway/ |
Spiders are one of the most fascinating architects of the animal kingdom. Lots of people are afraid of them, but there is so much to learn about these tiny predators and their eight-legged lives.
Join us for a spider extravaganza in The Meadoway with PhD candidate Catherine Scott, and overcome your fears. We’ll look for some of the common species of spiders in Ontario and learn how to identify them, and about the important role they play in our ecosystems.
For more event information and to register online in advance, CLICK HERE
Join us for a spider extravaganza in The Meadoway with PhD candidate Catherine Scott, and overcome your fears. We’ll look for some of the common species of spiders in Ontario and learn how to identify them, and about the important role they play in our ecosystems.
For more event information and to register online in advance, CLICK HERE