Join experts and nature enthusiasts as we set out upon the park to document EVERYTHING we can find. There will be themed hikes leaving from the Nature Center throughout the day and will also be heading out in small groups for documentation.  Information below has been taken from the Maryland Biodiversity Project blog by John Hall and adapted to MNPS website. https://www.marylandbiodiversity.com/blog/?p=1953

Scheduled events: Walk and talk with experienced naturalists! All walks begin from the Clearwater Nature Center.
10 am Fascinating Fung
11 am Birds of Field and Forest
1 pm Reading the Woods
2 pm Amphibians and Reptiles
3 pm Ferns, Trees and Wildflowers

General information:   This event is free, open to the public and anyone can participate. Occurrence data will be recorded through iNaturalist. There is a free app available through your cellphone app store. Please download the app in advance. You can come for a single event or stay all day! We will compile species occurrence data from the entire weekend.

A BioBlitz is an inventory of the living things recorded in a location during a narrow period of time. We will be documenting as many naturally occurring species as possible from the Louise F Cosca Regional Park including the Clearwater Nature Center. 

What you will need:  Most events will take place outdoors so please come prepared to be outside in the weather. Sun protection and bug spray. Water and snacks. Camera or cellphone camera for recording observations

This event is being organized by Maryland Biodiversity Project, Prince George’s Department of Parks and Recreation, & The Mycological Association of Washington DC.  

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED