Outdoor

Bioblitz: Concrete Plant Park to Starlight Park with RJ Hawkins

When

Sat, Jul 18 · 11:00 AM

Where

Concrete Plant ParkConcrete Plant Park, Bronx · Map ↗Longwood

Price

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Join RJ for a BioBlitz event that will teach Bronx residents how to document wildlife and biodiversity along the Bronx River using the iNaturalist app. Participants will take part in a guided exploration between local parks while learning about urban ecology and how citizen science can support long-term conservation and restoration efforts in NYC. Building on last year’s success, this year’s event will include expanded outreach and prizes to the top 3 individuals who log the most observations on iNaturalist to encourage greater participation and engagement. The goals of the workshop are to increase community involvement in biodiversity monitoring, strengthen ecological literacy, and empower participants to become long-term environmental stewards of the Bronx River ecosystem. Expected outcomes include documenting hundreds of wildlife observations, increasing participation in citizen science, and helping community members gain a deeper understanding of local wildlife, habitat restoration, and the role residents can play in protecting urban ecosystems. Note: This is one of this year’s Community Grant workshops.