NCWF Hosting iNaturalist Bioblitz to Showcase NC’s Biodiversity During the Summer Season
It’s no secret that North Carolina is a biodiversity hotspot. From the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks, North Carolina is a state full of bountiful natural wonders to explore.
In the summer of 2023, we encouraged anyone and everyone to get outside and see what they could find during the hot summer season. This iNaturalist bioblitz was be a competition between North Carolina’s three main eco-regions: Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain. Between June 21 and September 23, 2023, participants competed to see which region posted the most observations and recorded the most species.
Beyond a friendly competition, the bioblitz served as an opportunity to highlight biodiversity, participate in citizen science, expand the statewide community of naturalists, and encourage people to get outside and connect with nature.
How to Participate?
- Sign up for a free iNaturalist account
- Join the North Carolina Summer Biodiversity Project Page.
- Learn all about iNaturalist, observations, and identifications
- Get outside and post observations!
Please email luke@ncwf.org with any questions!