Join park staff and docents for a combination BioBlitz and Weed Bash at Point Lobos SNR! To celebrate California Biodiversity Day, we'll be counting species and pulling weeds as we walk the trails of iconic Point Lobos SNR. BioBlitz: Support community science! We'll split into small groups and each cover a different part of the reserve. As we walk the trails, we'll identify and log the different species that we see. Learn how to use the "iNaturalist" app on your smartphone to identify species and record biodiversity. Parks staff will teach you everything you need to know about using iNaturalist and participating in a BioBlitz. Please download the app ahead of time, as cellular reception is limited and wi-fi will not be available. Walks will be about 2.5 hours long at a leisurely pace with plenty of stops along the way. Each group will be guided by Parks Staff and/or a Volunteer Docent. Mileage and routes will vary between groups.
Weed Bash: Support efforts to promote biodiversity at Point Lobos by joining the Native Plant Patrol! Non-native, invasive plants reduce biodiversity by crowding out the native plants that form the basis of our local ecosystem. As we walk the trails, we'll be pulling out some of the invasive weeds that use the trail system to spread around the reserve.
Logistics: Meet at Whaler's Cove Parking Lot at 9am. Please bring a device with the iNaturalist app downloaded ahead of time.
