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Sunshine Coast BioBlitz, May 24 and 25, 2008 Come take a closer look at Nature and Celebrate International Day for Biological Diversity!
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Click here for a detailed schedule of public BioBlitz events and locations.
WHEN AND WHERE?The Sunshine Coast BioBlitz will take place on the weekend of Saturday May 24 - Sunday May 25, 2008 to coincide with the worldwide "International Day for Biological Diversity" (May 22). The survey will take place within a 10 kilometer radius of the Iris Griffith Interpretive Centre (15386 Sunshine Coast Highway). It will begin at noon on the Saturday and conclude at noon on Sunday.
Click here for a map of the BioBlitz Survey Zone.
PUBLIC EVENTS: In addition to the field survey activities, a diversity of special public programs will be offered over the course of the weekend. Scientists and naturalists participating in the BioBlitz will each lead different organized interactive events for community members of all ages to enjoy. Click here for a detailed schedule of public BioBlitz events and locations.
GET INVOLVED: If you would like to volunteer, or become an event sponsor, taxonomic group leader or guest speaker, please contact Katie White at 604-740-2542.
Send us your species records from within the BioBlitz Survey Zone.
HOW TO GET THERE: The Iris Griffith Centre is located at 15386 Sunshine Coast Highway, signposted at 10 minutes past the Petro Canada Station on Highway 101.
Location of the Ruby Lake Lagoon Nature Reserve, Sunshine Coast, BC Sponsors
The First Sunshine Coast BioBlitz is generously sponsored by Pender Harbour Wildlife Society, BC Nature - Federation of BC Naturalists, and Petro Canada.
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