Calling all partners! SLELO PRISM is interested in collaborating on a region-wide BioBlitz we’ve named NNYBioBlitz26!
What is a Bioblitz ?
The term is a combination of “bio” (life) and “blitz” (a quick, intense efforts). It can be described as an intensive, short-term event where scientists, naturalists, and community volunteers work together to find and identify as many species as possible in a specific area and period of time. Its primary goal is to create a “snapshot” of local biodiversity while engaging the public in hands-on conservation and scientific discovery.
How Partners Can Collaborate:
When:
- Hold your event between June-August of 2026.
- Of particular interest are events held during June 8th-14th in observance of New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW).
Where:
- Regional partners should hold events within or bordering the five counties of Oneida, Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence, New York.
- Canadian partners are welcome to participate and should hold events in areas within or bordering the Eastern Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River region.
Collecting Data:
- iNaturalist will be used to record and query data.
- Hosts should create a “Collections Project” in iNaturalist (start a project, get details).’
- If you don’t want to make your own iNaturalist project, join the SLELO PRISM Bioblitz26 Project and record your data to that instead. Instructions on how to join a project.
- All projects will be added to the iNaturalist Umbrella Project titled “NNYBioblitz26.”
Sign-Up to Participate:
- Fill out the form below to indicate your interest in participating.
- Submitted events will be showcased on this webpage to help promote them.
NNYBioblitz26 Events
Events and resources will be added as they are received below. Fill out the form above to have your event included.
- Host: SLELO PRISM
- Date: Saturday, June 13th
- Time: 9:30AM-1 PM
- Location: Lakeview WMA,Pierrepont Pl, Henderson, NY 13650
- Details: Participants can choose to take a guided walk or a paddle to explore and record species using iNaturalist. Bring your own bagged lunch to enjoy at the beach after the event. No experience needed, all ages are welcome!
NNYBioblitz26 Resources
Request to promote or record metrics of invasive species related events held in the SLELO region via the online forms.
Partner meetings are held in the winter, spring, and fall; to receive partner meeting announcements, please fill out the form on our Partners Webpage or email brittney.rogers@tnc.org.
The PRISM Network hosts a monthly Speaker Series on the last Wednesday of each month (except July, August, and December). To receive invitations, please sign up for the SLELO PRISM listserv.
iMapInvasives holds training webinars after the PRISM Speaker Series from 1 pm-2 pm. Visit the iMap website for details and to register.
View Events Pages of the PRISM Network