September 7th is California Biodiversity Day, a chance to inspire discovery of the nature of California through week-long activities, while encouraging everyday actions to protect and steward it. Please join in California biodiversity celebrations by hosting or attending a nature event, participating in the Biodiversity Challenge from anywhere in California, amplifying local events, and promoting awareness of biodiversity and the actions we can all do to care for it. The Monterey District's Natural Resources Volunteer Program is helping to host two week-long Bioblitzes, with multiple events and opportunities to participate! There are several ways to get involved:
- Join our Point Lobos SNR iNaturalist project
- Join our Ishxenta SP iNaturalist project
- Visit Point Lobos SNR or Hatton Canyon (part of Ishxenta SP) any time during the week of September 7 - 15 and make observations using the iNaturalist app!
- Attend a local BioBlitz event!
- September 7th: Ishxenta State Park Bioblitz Bonanza: Butterflies of Hatton Canyon
- September 8th: Asilomar State Beach: Beginning Birding
- September 9th: Ishxenta State Park BioBlitz Bonanza: Broom Bash
- September 10th: An Introduction to iNaturalist w/ Monterey Audubon Society
- September 11th: Point Lobos SNR BioBlitz and Weed Bash
- September 12th: Point Lobos SNR - Birding for Science!
- September 13th: Point Lobos SNR - Making a Splash for CA Biodiversity Week
- September 13th: Ishxenta State Park Bioblitz Bonanza: Discover San Jose Canyon
- September 14th: Point Lobos SNR - Discover and Document: BioBlitz Adventure
- September 14th: Asilomar State Beach: Biodiversity Day Hike & BioBlitz
- September 15th: Ishxenta State Park BioBlitz Bonanza: Broom Bash w/ CNPS
More information at: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=31617
