Great Lakes BioBlitz

media release: The Great Lakes BioBlitz will remain open for submissions from April 22 to May 18, but you can join in the fun any day! Take an afternoon to explore and document some plant or wildlife in an area, or pick a location to return to weekly, or set a goal to find something new every day–-there are many ways to participate.  The BioBlitz begins on Monday, April 22, and it runs for four weeks, ending on Saturday, May 18.

The bioblitz will take place in yards and other outdoor spaces all across Ontario and Quebec, Canada, and the Great Lakes states: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York.

How do I participate in the BioBlitz?

1. Visit www.inaturalist.org on your computer, or download the free iNaturalist app onto your mobile device.
2. Create an account.
3. Become a member of the Great Lakes BioBlitz project.
4. Start making and posting observations. You can record audio or take photos.
5. Check out and help identify observations made by participants all across the Great Lakes region.