Santa Monica Mountains BioBlitz

Friday May 02nd 2008
Filed Under Current Events 

If you live in the Southern California area, this is a fantastic event to participate in:

Grab your backpack and join National Geographic and the National Park Service on May 30–31, 2008, from noon to noon.

The Santa Monica Mountains BioBlitz, presented and sponsored by National Geographic and the National Park Service in collaboration with Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and California State Parks, is a 24-hour inventory of the species in the Santa Monica Mountains. Teams of scientists and naturalists, along with volunteers, will comb the mountains’ more than 150,000 acres, observing and recording as many species as possible.

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US! Bring your family and friends to the Santa Monica Mountains, and help the experts count species of bugs, birds, bats, and other organisms that reside there.

The goals of the BioBlitz are to add to species lists for as many taxonomic groups as possible and to increase public awareness about biodiversity in an urban environment.

Group and individual registration available. Classes, clubs, Scout troops encouraged.

One adult required for every four children.

Children ages 8 and up are best suited for expedition teams, but age-appropriate opportunities will also be available for younger children.

Friday, May 30.
Check-in begins at 10 a.m. 
Free; Advance registration required
Opening ceremony 11:30 a.m.
BioBlitz begins promptly at noon

Saturday, May 31
BioBlitz count concludes at noon with
closing ceremony and announcement of species count.
Celebrate BioDiversity Festival*: 1–6 p.m.
Free; No advance registration required

For more information and to register, visit nationalgeographic.com/bioblitz. 

*Ongoing activities, including lectures and interactive displays, will take place at Paramount Ranch throughout the 24 hours and afterwards at “Celebrate Biodiversity”.

Celebrate Biodiversity Festival

Saturday, May 31
1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Paramount Ranch
2903 Cornell Road
Agoura Hills, between Kanan Road and Mulholland Highway

Featuring music by the Banana Slugs String Band, Billy B, and Culver City Dub Collective; live-animal demonstrations; noted scientists; and special guests



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