Bioblitz

BioBlitz is a 24 hour "scavenger hunt" using the application iNaturalist. Participants will be competing to record the greatest number of species in order to win prizes and help track the biodiversity in the Santa Rita Mountains!

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Over the course of this event, various wildlife experts and professors will be leading tours that teach about the different ecosystems of the Santa Rita Experimental Range. These tours will help to identify, collect, and count as many flora and fauna species as possible. You can decide what tours you'd like to attend, however it is important to know that most have a limited number of spots, so it's first come first serve!

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There are places to camp as you are not expected to stay up the entire time, you can rent camping equipment from Outdoor Rec. The more diversity of species you record the chances you win are higher. Top three recorders will be awarded by the club, please sign up on our iNaturalist page to participate in the event.

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During these tours, there may be opportunities for animal handling, however you will be required to have a hunting license if handling. This is for both our safety as well as the wildlife's and it is also a legal requirement. 

A hunting license is about $37.00 and can be purchased at the AZ Game and Fish website.

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Carpooling to the event is strongly advised, however there is a sign up sheet to be transported by vans provided by the club. There are limited seats for different transportation times so reserve your seat now.

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You can view the schedule by clicking the button below

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