Bioblitz Weekend at UBarU Friday October 4 - Sunday October 6, 2024

“A bioblitz is a communal citizen-science effort to record as many species within a designated location and time period as possible. Bioblitzes are great ways to engage the public to connect to their environment while generating useful data for science and conservation. They are also an excuse for naturalists, scientists, and curious members of the public to meet in person in the great outdoors and are alot of fun!” source- https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/bioblitz+guide

Over the weekend we will have time for learning, sharing and fellowship, and gathering info about plants and other wildlife at UBarU

Saturday Program: Introduction to Herpetology with Tony Gallucci

Join us on Saturday, October 5th 4-8 pm for an exciting guided herpetology walk and talk with naturalist, Tony Gallucci. This event will offer a unique opportunity to learn about the rich herpetological diversity in Gillespie County, understand their ecosystems, and gain insight into the life of these remarkable amphibians and reptiles. We will also learn about what we can do to help conserve these essential animals.

All ages welcome!

Tentative Schedule:
4pm Guided Herpetology walk
5pm Talk
6pm Dinner (food provided or bring your own)
7pm Guided Herpetology walk

Come for the afternoon/evening programming on Saturday or stay for the weekend and participate in the full bioblitz. Stay in the Dwight and Marie Brown Center or camp in your own tent. Food will be available for Saturday dinner or bring your own. For those staying the weekend arrive any time 4pm or later on Friday. There will be a potluck on Friday evening and other meals may be coordinated among attendees staying the weekend. Coffee, iced tea, lemonade, and water available for all.

Bring your enthusiasm and cellular device and iNaturalist app.

Questions can be emailed to director@ubaru.org. 

(photo credit to Kelly McGinty, Texas Thistle at UBarU)