BioBlitz Schedule


BioBlitz
Schedule of Events


Friday 31 June 2013   This day is for scientists and volunteers to start the inventory!

9:00 a.m. – Noon        Finishing touches on setting up tables, chairs, kitchen spaces, etc.

Noon – 3:30 p.m.        Registration and set-up lab space
                                      Campsites and Dorms are arranged.

3:13 p.m.                     Opening Remarks

3:30 p.m.                     Official Start of the BioBlitz!

4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Scientists and Volunteers Hit the Field
                                      24 Hr. Coffee, Tea, Water, snacks provided for Scientists and 
                                      Volunteers!

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dinner is served!

Saturday 1 June 2013  This Day is Open to the Public and Free of Charge!

10:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.  Conservation Organizations Table Displays
                                       Educational Activities open to families and general public near the museum
                           Concurrent Nature Walks and Activities led by skilled naturalists beginning 
                           every hour!

3:30 p.m.                        Last Call – all species tallying ends!

4:00 p.m.                        Closing Ceremony
                                        “What did we learn?
                            Each Taxonomic Group Leader states how many species were counted!