Citizen Science: Bioblitz
Rockwood Nature Center • 3401 Courthouse Road North Chesterfield, VA 23836 Organized by Chesterfield County Parks and RecreationAbout this event
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Description
Become a biologist for a day and contribute to scientific data collection at our BioBlitz! This day-long celebration of biological diversity will be all about identifying and recording the species of Rockwood Park. Educators will form teams, provide books and recommend digital applications for identification, and highlight species of interest. Participants will fill out recording sheets and use field tools to collect data on individuals. From colorful migratory birds to secretive snakes, come and see who we will find!
Program Information:-Program is held outdoors.-Limited field tools are available to borrow, bringing personal field tools is recommended. -Hiking footwear is recommended. Trails have periodic benches for resting. -Distance traveled will be between 1 and 1.5 miles.-Outdoor surfaces traveled on in this program include: paved trails, dirt trails with roots and uneven surfaces, and steep hills. -This program includes visual, auditory, and tactile elements.
Activity Family
Explore on Land
Location
Rockwood Nature - Classroom at Rockwood Nature Center
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