BioBlitz
24-Hour Hunt for Species
A BioBlitz is an intense period of biological surveying in an attempt to record all the living species within a designated area. Groups of scientists, naturalists, and volunteers conduct an intensive field study over a defined geographic area and time period.
PRI has run seasonal virtual BioBlitzes in the East Finger Lakes region for several years, and had a large 24 hour bioblitz in 2017. These data collection events provide snapshots of the biodiversity of life in our region, important records as human activity is changing the climate, ecosystems, and wildlife habitats.
2023
Spring BioBlitz 2023
iNaturalist Project Page Our spring event is part of the international City Nature Challenge.
Join the Ithaca City Nature Challenge! Between April 28 and May 1, 2023, nature enthusiasts from around the world are observing as many living organisms as we can.
Winter BioBlitz 2023
317 Observations | 144 Species | 117 Identifiers | 46 Observers
2022
Autumn BioBlitz 2022
1902 Observations | 777 Species | 341 Identifiers | 197 Observers
Summer BioBlitz 2022
1902 Observations | 777 Species | 341 Identifiers | 197 Observers
Spring BioBlitz 2022: City Nature Challenge
1902 Observations | 777 Species | 341 Identifiers | 197 Observers
Winter BioBlitz 2022
1902 Observations | 777 Species | 341 Identifiers | 197 Observers
2021
Autumn BioBlitz 2021
1902 Observations | 777 Species | 341 Identifiers | 197 Observers
Summer BioBlitz 2021
1902 Observations | 777 Species | 341 Identifiers | 197 Observers
Spring BioBlitz 2021: City Nature Challenge
1902 Observations | 777 Species | 341 Identifiers | 197 Observers
Winter BioBlitz 2021
1902 Observations | 777 Species | 341 Identifiers | 197 Observers
2020
Autumn Social Distance BioBlitz 2020
1902 Observations | 777 Species | 341 Identifiers | 197 Observers
Summer Social Distance BioBlitz 2020
1902 Observations | 777 Species | 341 Identifiers | 197 Observers
Spring Social Distance BioBlitz 2020
1902 Observations | 777 Species | 341 Identifiers | 197 Observers
2017
SIPS BioBlitz at Cayuga Nature Center & Smith Woods
1902 Observations | 777 Species | 341 Identifiers | 197 Observers