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SUMMARY:Santiam Bio-Blitz May 3rd - May 10th
DESCRIPTION:Join the North & South Santiam Bioblitz! \n  \nDo you love the great outdoors? Are you curious about the natural world around you? Have you ever spotted a fascinating insect and wondered\, “What kind of bug is this?” If so\, we have the perfect event for you! \n  \nFrom May 3rd to May 10th\, the North and South Santiam Watershed Councils are hosting a week-long Bioblitz\, featuring two in-person events! \n  \n🌿 Kickoff Event – Saturday\, May 3rd at Cheadle Lake from 10am – 12pm \nJoin us for a day of discovery\, where beginner naturalists and seasoned experts alike will explore the rich biodiversity of our region using the app iNaturalist. We’ll provide field guides\, observation tools\, and plenty of opportunities to learn about Oregon’s unique flora and fauna. \n  \n📷 Community Bioblitz – May 4th–9th \nAfter the kickoff\, venture out on your own and record as many observations as possible using iNaturalist! \n  \n🎉 Closing Celebration – Friday\, May 10th at Riverfront Park\, Stayton 10am –  12pm \nAfter six days of exploration\, we’ll come together once more to reflect on our findings\, share our experiences\, and celebrate the incredible wildlife of our watersheds. \n  \nWhat’s a Bioblitz? \nA Bioblitz is a community-driven effort to identify and document as many species of plants\, animals\, and fungi as possible within a designated area. Our Bioblitz covers the North and South Santiam Watersheds\, spanning nearly 1.5 million acres—imagine all the amazing organisms we can discover together! \n  \nHow to Participate \nTo log your observations\, simply use iNaturalist to snap a photo and upload it. The app automatically tags your location\, helping experts and fellow participants identify species and contribute to scientific research. To join the project\, use the link below!  \nhttps://www.inaturalist.org/projects/where-the-wild-things-grow-spring-bioblitz \n  \n🔍 Already know what you found? Your observations are still valuable! Every entry contributes to a growing database that helps scientists and researchers better understand local ecosystems. \n  \nGet Ready to Explore! \nLace up your walking shoes\, grab a camera or smartphone\, and join us in celebrating the wonders of Oregon’s natural world! \n  \nFor questions\, contact: \n📩 Alex Shoulders – a.shoulders@sswc.org \n📩 Marie Heuberger – Marie.Heuberger@northsantiam.org
URL:https://sswc.org/event/santiam-bio-blitz-may-3rd-may-10th/
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SUMMARY:South Santiam Summer BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:The South Santiam Watershed Council is hosting a BioBlitz from July 26th to July 29th\, covering the expansive 1040 square mile South Santiam River basin\, stretching from the headwaters at the crest of the Cascade Mountains to its confluence with the North Santiam River. We will be using iNaturalist to document our findings\, and we need your help! This BioBlitz is a fantastic opportunity for everyone in the community to come together\, explore the natural beauty of our region\, and contribute to important data collection. \nA BioBlitz is an event where people gather to find and identify as many species of plants\, animals\, insects\, and other organisms as possible within a set time and area. It’s a fun\, community-driven activity that brings together scientists\, naturalists\, and nature enthusiasts of all ages. By participating in this BioBlitz\, you’ll be engaging in community science\, helping to create a detailed snapshot of the biodiversity in the South Santiam River basin. The data collected can reveal trends in the presence of invasive species\, highlight areas where native species are thriving\, and even confirm the existence of species not previously documented in certain locations. Your participation is crucial to the success of this project\, and together we can gather valuable information that will aid in the conservation of our local ecosystems. \nUsing iNaturalist has many advantages\, including access to a large community of experts who help confirm identifications. After you upload an observation and provide an initial identification\, these experts review and verify the data\, ensuring it is accurate and reliable. To maximize the effectiveness of your observations\, consider uploading multiple pictures of the same organism from different angles and aspects\, and make sure the photos are in focus and well-lit. This helps experts identify the species more accurately and contributes to the quality of the data collected. \nSo\, if you’re in your backyard\, at a county park\, floating the river\, or camping higher in the mountains on one of the South Santiam’s beautiful tributaries\, pull out your phone\, snap some photos\, and help us document all the awesome plants and critters the South Santiam basin has to offer. To join the BioBlitz\, download the iNaturalist app from the App Store or Google Play and join our iNaturalist project here. Whether you’re a seasoned naturalist or just curious about the world around you\, your contributions are important. Let’s explore\, discover\, and document the incredible diversity of life in the South Santiam River basin together! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://sswc.org/event/south-santiam-summer-bioblitz/
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