Family BioBlitz at Rivery Park

Help us chronicle pollinator species at Rivery Park! This family-focused BioBlitz for all ages will include a scavenger hunt for known plants and pollinators in the area. Advanced registration is not required. Just show up and participate!

What’s a BioBlitz?

The Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz is a family-friendly event where community members work with park staff to create a snapshot of the pollinators that can be found in Georgetown. We use a free app called iNaturalist to photograph plants, insects and animals to see what pollinators are present in our parks.

This information helps us understand how we can better protect pollinators and their habitats, which are essential to our ecosystem.

Everyone can participate in chronicling the pollinators right here in Georgetown!

How do I participate?

Download the iNaturalist (link) app on your smartphone.

Create an account and familiarize yourself with the program. Practice looking at the Explore, Activity, and Observe tabs on the app.

While in the app, navigate to the project page and tap “Join.”

Make observations around Georgetown throughout September. You can submit findings in real time using the iNaturalist app on your smartphone or save the photos and upload them later.

Why should I participate?

Parks are essential to the health of pollinators and help make a difference in saving these critical species. Parks help pollinators in several ways – including documenting the species present within their boundaries.

Pollinators are a vital component of our ecosystem, and an essential link to the world’s food supply.

The United States has seen a steady decline of pollinators – a rate of about a 30% decrease annually. These projects help scientist (and citizen scientists, like you!) better understand where there is a greater need for preservation efforts.