Friday September 15th

At 3:oo p.m. the scientists will start sampling and surveying the biodiversity of the Greenwich Point Park ecosystems.  Many will work throughout the night to identify as many species as they can during the 24-hour window.  This portion of the event does not contain any public programs.

Saturday September 16th

The public portion of the BioBlitz starts at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, the 16th of September.  Come meet the scientists and their students and our citizen volunteers!  View surveying and sampling equipment!  Get an introduction to a wide variety of animals, plants, algae, fungi through our display tables and chat with an expert!  Talk a walk lead by an expert through a tidal marsh, explore a tide pool, watch birds feeding in the surf and on the beaches, etc.  We will have a wide variety of exhibits, hands-on activities, nature walks, presentations and tours available for all ages.