[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”46px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”orange_text”]To do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the border region, we have decided to postpone the 2020 Border BioBlitz event until further notice. This includes all nodes in the Mexico and the US.
In the meantime, the Border BioBlitz Independents iNaturalist project is still active and individuals are welcome to make observations on their own and identify observations remotely. Find more information on how to identify observations here. Please follow the recommendations of the CDC and health care experts to protect yourself and vulnerable members of society.
Our best to everyone in this challenging time.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”46px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gmaps link=”#E-8_JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbSUyRm1hcHMlMkZkJTJGZW1iZWQlM0ZtaWQlM0QxbnZhSWR3MkVGRFFqVHVpV1BpNHhHYndZbU5nYjhZWXMlMjIlMjB3aWR0aCUzRCUyMjY0MCUyMiUyMGhlaWdodCUzRCUyMjQ4MCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmlmcmFtZSUzRQ==”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
2020 BioBlitz locations
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text el_class=”orange_text_large”]To join a team, e-mail the team leaders or follow the Eventbrite links below.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text el_class=”orange_text”]Click on location names for more information![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_toggle title=”Borderfield State Park” color=”orange” size=”lg”]
Date(s): POSTPONED
Team leader contact and e-mail: Lauren Marino Perez, lmperez@sdnhm.org
Organization(s): The Nat, Botanical Community Development Initiatives
iNat Project Page: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/border-bioblitz-2020-border-field-state-park
Logistical information: Be a part of our Sunday team at Border Field State Park* and learn to use iNaturalist to document wildlife.
Already an iNaturalist pro? Join us as a team leader. Contact Citizen Science Manager, Lauren Marino Perez at lmperez@sdnhm.org.
Schedule of events: We will begin with a brief orientation to State Park rules, a quick iNaturalist overview, and filling-out release forms for all those taking part at the Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center.
Required for participation: You MUST attend the orientation and sign a liability waiver to participate. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Closed-toe shoes/boots. A smart phone capable of downloading iNaturalist or digital camera.
Recommended for participation: Pants and long-sleeved shirts, water, lunch and sun protection are highly recommended.
*In the event of significant rainfall, BioBlitz surveys at Border Field State Park will be cancelled due to sewage-contaminated floodwaters. Trails at the Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center are not affected by contaminated floodwaters.[/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_toggle title=”San Diego Offshore” color=”orange” size=”lg”]
Date(s): POSTPONED
Team leader contact and e-mail: Sula Vanderplank, sula.vanderplank@gmail.com
Organization(s): SUVA Research
iNat Project Page: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/marine-border-bioblitz-2020-bioblitz-marino-de-la-frontera-2020
Logistical information: Meet at Seaforth Marina at 7 am. Prior registration required.[/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_toggle title=”City Nature Challenge: San Diego County” color=”orange” size=”lg”]
Date(s): POSTPONED
Team leader contact and e-mail: Lauren Marino Perez,
iNat Project Pages:
https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/border-bioblitz-2020-san-diego-county
https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2020-san-diego-county
Logistical information: The 2020 Border BioBlitz project runs concurrently with San Diego County’s participation in the City Nature Challenge. Make observations along the U.S.-Mexico Border from April 24-27 and have them counted in two projects—it’s a 2 for 1![/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_toggle title=”SW Otay Mountain” color=”orange” size=”lg”]
Date(s): POSTPONED
Team leader contact and e-mail: Charlie de la Rosa charlie.delarosa@gmail.com
Organization(s): N-Gen
iNat Project Page: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/border-bioblitz-2020-sw-otay-mountain
Logistical information: This survey team is FULL- unfortunately limited to 1 vehicle.[/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_toggle title=”Cueros de Venado, Tijuana” color=”orange” size=”lg”]
Date: March 29th, 2020
Team leaders and e-mail: Dra. Mariana Delgado Fernandez y L.C.A. Carlos David Perez Casian; ecotonosustentable@gmail.com
iNaturalist Project page: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/bioblitz-de-la-frontera-2020-cueros-de-venado-tijuana
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ecotonosustentable/
Logistical information:
Directed towards: Biologists, Ecologists, Frequent iNaturalist users
Total distance: 8 km
Level: intermediate (moderate inclines, exposed rocks)
? Gathering point: La Huerta Restaurant in Rancho Casian, located at Boulevard 2000 km 23, Tijuana Baja California. Request the exact location via Whatsapp at +52 664 375 80 63.
Activity: Hike in the hills (trail) where we’ll look to register the largest number of flora and fauna in Cueros de Venado, located int he Eastern Zone of Tijuana. This area is not urbanized and maintains high species diversity.
Previous field experience collecting data in Baja California coastal shrubland and chaparral ecosystems as required, as we will not be offering iNaturalist training.
Importantly, each person must bring:
- Camera or cell phone to generate flora and fauna registrations.
- Appropriate food and gear for hiking and generating data in the field
- Water and food (snacks) for the outing
- We will be very punctual: we leave at 7:00 am
- Bring a printed and signed waiver
When we arrive at the gathering point we’ll have food and fruit for participants.
Thanks for joining our team :D[/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_toggle title=”Playas de Tijuana” color=”orange” size=”lg”]
Date(s): POSTPONED
Team leader contact and e-mail: Lizeth Puga, l_puga@hotmail.com
iNat Project Pages: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/bioblitz-de-la-frontera-2020-playas-de-tijuana-bc
Logistical information: See you at 9 a.m. at the Playas de Tijuana lighthouse! Bring a hat, sunblock, comfortable clothes, water, and a smartphone or tablet with the iNaturalist/Naturalista app.[/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_toggle title=”City Nature Challenge: Tijuana” color=”orange” size=”lg”]
Date(s): POSTPONED
Team leader contact and e-mail: Adriana Álvarez Andrade,
adrianaa@uabc.edu.mx
iNat Project Pages:
https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/border-bioblitz-2020-reto-naturalista-urbano-tijuana-2020
https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/reto-naturalista-urbano-2020-tijuana-baja-california
Logistical information: Discover the wildlife that inhabits Tijuana and it’s surroundings! Get organized with your family or friends and participate from April 24-27th in the 2020 Tijuana Nature Challenge. There’s a world of biodiversity to discover in Tijuana! Animals, plants, fungi, lichens, you’ll be surprised!
Take all the photos you can and upload them before April 27th. Expert curators will be indentifying the species you observed from April 28-March 3rd.[/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_toggle title=”Kartchner Caverns State Park” color=”orange” size=”lg”]
Date(s): POSTPONED
Team leader contact and e-mail: Kalman Mannis, Sarah Trueby; mannisk@azscience.org
Organization(s): Bisbee Science Lab
iNat Project Page: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/border-bioblitz-2020-kartchner-caverns-state-park
Logistical information: Don’t forget long pants, sun screen, hat, waterbottle, and your smart phone![/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_toggle title=”Rancho San Bernardino, Rancho El Nogalito y Rancho El Valle (ADVC Cuenca Los Ojos)” color=”orange” size=”lg”]
Date(s): POSTPONED
Team leader contact and e-mail: Biól. Cecilia Aguilar, cecilia@wildlandsnetwork.org; Iván Soufflé, ivansoufflelamphar@gmail.com
Organization(s): Wildlands Network
iNat Project Page: https://www.naturalista.mx/projects/border-bioblitz-2020-rancho-san-bernardino-el-valle-advc-cuenca-los-ojos
Logistical information:
ASK TEAM LEADERS FOR MEETING POINT INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS:
– Take adequate clothes and shoes, hat, sunblock, and basic field equipment
– Camera or smartphone with Naturalista/iNaturalist app to generate observations
– Bring food and water
– Be very punctual at the indicated time
PLACE
We will visit ranches in the Área Destinada Voluntariamente a la Conservación Cuenca Los Ojos, Rancho San Bernardino (campamento base), Rancho El Nogalito y Rancho El Valle. This is currently a construction site for the border wall, almost 10m high, which will be the primary biogeographic barrier for biodiversity in the region, impeding north-south migration and vice-versa for widely distributed species like the black bear, mexican wolf, and the occasional jaguar.
THIS TEAM HAS LIMITED SPACE! ASK TEAM LEADERS IF THERE IS SPACE AVAILABLE.[/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Can’t find a team in your area? Don’t panic! Consider starting a team, or participate independently.
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