Celebrate biodiversity and contribute to citizen science at your local wetland! Join the Sacajawea Audubon Society at the Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve (IAWP) for our third annual BioBlitz on July 19, 20, and 21!
A BioBlitz is a citizen science project where community members work together to identify as many species as possible within a set time frame. At the IAWP, this event provides a yearly snapshot of the species present, helping us track changes due to wetland restoration and environmental shifts in Bozeman and the surrounding area.
Participants can join as many teams as they like, focusing on birds, insects, plants, and more. No experience is necessary—each team will be guided by an expert to help identify species. All observations will be recorded in iNaturalist, with preliminary data presented at a wrap-up event on Sunday night, July 21.
Sign up for the BioBlitz here: tinyurl.com/iawpblitz24
Event Schedule:
Wednesday, July 17:
- BioBlitz Kickoff Party: 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm at the Bozeman Public Library Community Room (1st floor). Meet team experts, learn about iNaturalist, and get excited for the upcoming event! Robin Hompesch will also be speaking about biodiversity in the Bozeman area in her talk, “Bozeman’s Biodiverse Backyard.”
Friday, July 19:
- Mammals: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Bats and Owls: 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Saturday, July 20:
- Birds 1: 6:30 am – 8:30 am
- Plants 1: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Terrestrial Invertebrates: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
- Insect Blacklighting: 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sunday, July 21:
- Birds 2: 6:30 am – 8:30 am
- Plants 2: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Aquatic Macroinvertebrates: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
For more information, email wetlands@sacajaweaaudubon.org