BFL BioBlitz

Students with insect nets at Brackenridge Field Laboratory
Event starts on this day

Apr

13

2024

Event starts at this time 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
In Person (view details)
Featured Speaker(s): Larry Gilbert
Cost: Free
Help Brackenridge Field Lab with official surveys to document flora and fauna. All experience levels are welcome and appreciated!

Description

Volunteers will assist UT’s Brackenridge Field Lab with official surveys to document the flora and fauna in and around Schulle Creek in an effort to restore it to its natural state. Attendees will document findings using iNaturalist and learning about the history and importance of the field station along the way.

  • 8 am - 10 pm: Morning, afternoon and evening shifts are available during the BioBlitz
  • 12 - 1 pm: Lunchtime talk on the value and history of Brackenridge Field Lab with Dr. Larry Gilbert
  • 8 - 10 pm: Blacklighting for nocturnal insect collection

Volunteers can participate in one or multiple shifts. Participation in blacklighting and the talk are both optional.

 

Location

Brackenridge Field Laboratory

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