BioBlitz at Tom Burke Preserve

Description

A BioBlitz is an effort to find and identify as many species as possible in a given place over a short time. Westchester Land Trust is partnering with Healthy Yards, and heading to WLT’s Tom Burke Preserve in Bedford Hills, June 18-20, to document its biodiversity and share our love of community science. Join us for one of the sessions listed below, or drop by between events to check out the preserve and see what you can find.

All sessions require registration, and space is limited. If you register and cannot attend, please be respectful and cancel your tickets so that we may contact those on the waitlist. Each person may only register for their own family. For more information, or to discuss group participation, contact Gentian Falstrom at gentian@westchesterlandtrust.org or 914-234-6992 ext. 14.

Friday, June 18

9–10pm Moth Hunt
Enjoy a rare opportunity to visit the preserve after dark! We will shine a light behind a sheet to attract and learn about the moths and other night-flying insects living there.
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Saturday, June 19

8–9:30am Community Science
Learn how to identify and document the species you spot using common apps.  I-naturalist will be the focus, but will also discuss Seek, e-Bird, Merlin, and Birdnet.
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10:30am–12pm “BioBlitz” en Español (Spanish language nature walk)
Vamos a caminar entre el parque y aprender sobre las criaturas—polinizadores, aves, y otros animales—y plantas que viven en nuestra comunidad.
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1–2:30pm Plants: Native or Invasive?
In recent years, you may have heard a lot more about invasive species here in Westchester. Learn to identify the plants of the preserve and distinguish those native to our region.
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3:30–5pm Wings and Stings
Hymenoptera–bees, wasps, hornets and ants–are some of the most misunderstood, successful and complex animals in the world. Join us to track down and try to identify as many of these elusive and beautiful creatures as possible!
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Sunday, June 20

7:30–9am Feathers for Fathers
Join Tait Johansson from Bedford Audubon for an early morning bird walk on Father’s Day. The preserve provides meadow, forest canopy and wetland habitat for lots of local bird life.
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10–11:30am Wonderful Wetlands
Let’s get muddy! Wetland ecosystems are home to a variety of unique plants and animals. We’ll explore the woodland swamp, and spend some time getting to know the tiny creatures that live in the water.
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3:30–5pm Design like the Wild
Nature is an awesome gardener! Instead of buying a book or magazine about gardening, let’s go out and see what cues nature can give us about mulch, seeding and planting. This workshop is especially meant for people who are interested in welcoming more nature and wildlife in their yard, and want to learn how to do so, while remaining friends with their neighbors.
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Thursday, July 1

7–8pm Project Summary and Celebration
We’ll gather virtually to review the number and variety of species discovered during the BioBlitz, along with noteworthy finds. Small prizes will be awarded to the observers with the most plant and animal species reported, as well as the best photo and the rarest discovery.
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Who

Any and all are welcome.

Cost

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