Bioblitz Details! Please Read!
Hello hello! It's almost time for the insect bioblitz in the Garry Oak Meadows at Uplands Park & Cattle Point.
I have some details to share with you.
- FOOD & DRINKS! We will have refreshments for participants on Saturday between 12-2 at the picnic area in the grassy field on Beach Drive, across from the Uplands entrance. So look for insects before or after & join us for a break and social time.
- Parking. Park at Cattle Point in the upper or lower lot, or along Beach Drive on either side of the road. DO NOT put one wheel on the curb to try to save space in the road. You may think you are being considerate of drivers, but you may get a ticket.
- Tread Lightly. It is the height of the bloom of camas and other wildflowers; others may be just starting to emerge from the ground. Uplands Park is home to endangered species. Please be careful where you step and try to keep to the trails and/or walk on the rocks as much as possible.
- Night access. We have permission from Oak Bay Parks to be at the park at night. So feel free to set up black lights.
- YOU'RE INVITED! As part of World Migratory Bird Day's theme: Protect Insects, Protect Birds, we welcome you to join us on a free guided bird walk led by Geoffrey and David Newell on Sunday at 4 pm, with a focus on insectivores. Meet at the park entrance at Dorset Rd and Lincoln St. Parking available there and along Dorset.
- PRIZES. We will have prizes for the most insect species observed in iNaturalist, the most insects identified in iNat, and a Judge's choice award for best photo and/or coolest observation.
- SHARE! Bring a friend, tell a friend, make a friend. Feel free to use this Journal to make plans and let others know when you will be heading to the park. We hope this will be a place where we can come together as a community to share and learn from one another.
- Questions? Feel free to be in touch with me (Stephanie) through iNaturalist or by email: srweinstein2@gmail.com
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