Date: | May 30, 2024 |
Time: | 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM |
Website: | https://iweb.langara.ca/grass-tutorial/ |
Location: | Main Campus |
Langara College's BioBlitz aims to engage students in citizen science, hands-on ecological learning, foster appreciation for biodiversity, inspire conservation action, and strengthen community partnerships for environmental stewardship.
As the first BioBlitz, Langara College will create a baseline of biodiversity for its main campus. This event will inform future monitoring and management practices through creating a baseline of biodiversity and improve knowledge involving various ecosystem services.
Step One: Volunteer
Become a citizen scientist, participate in a meaningful project that increases knowledge of campus biodiversity and meet other interested students. Complete the sign-up form and you will receive information via email.
Step Two: download iNaturalist
You will receive an email providing a link to the iNaturalist website or download the app from Google Play or the Apple App Store.
Step Three: Attend the BioBlitz
Attend the event on Langara College's Main campus.
Step Four: Continue to Blitz and check the results
With the iNaturalist app you can continue to contribute to Langara's data collection. Langara College will post the results.
You will see how this data informs Langara College's sustainability and land management practices, like planting pollinator gardens, increasing trees, and other sustainability initiatives.