2022 Bioblitz in Guilford Woods with the Anacostia Watershed Society

1:00-3:00pm

Sunday, October 23, 2022

Guilford Woods, like every part of the Anacostia watershed, is home to many different species. Help us get out there and document the biodiversity in this beautiful ecosystem during the Anacostia Watershed Society’s fall Bioblitz, a citizen science effort to identify and count as many species as possible throughout the Anacostia watershed—from the tiniest insects to the largest trees.

Explore the woods and stream and discover some of the fascinating species living in this environmentally sensitive area. Using the free iNaturalist app, snap photos with your smartphone camera to identify and record the plants and animals you observe. The information you collect will help showcase the wildlife of the Anacostia watershed and provide scientists with important data about local biodiversity.

This family-friendly event is open to all ages. For kids in grades K-5, there will be special guided activities to learn about ecology and the importance of biodiversity, including a scavenger hunt and more!

Meet at the footbridge in the woods. Click here for directions.

Resources

Learn more about Guilford Woods here and here.
Find out more about the Anacostia Watershed Society here.
Check out these video tutorials to find out more about how to use iNaturalist.
Watch the video below to learn more about documenting the biodiversity of the Anacostia watershed.

Reminders

Create an iNaturalist account and download the app to your smartphone before the event.

Join the 6th Annual Anacostia River Bioblitz project on iNaturalist. We'll be adding our observations to that project.

Bring and wear a mask when in close contact with other people.

Dress appropriately for the weather and for walking through overgrown natural areas that may have poison ivy and ticks.

If it's raining, bring a dry bag or other waterproof container to protect your phone and other personal items.

Wear closed-toed shoes that are sturdy and can get damp.

Bring a water bottle, insect repellent, sunscreen, hat and sunglasses, and a notebook and pencil to record observations and notes.

Do not come if you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days, are experiencing any of these symptoms, or have come into close contact with anyone who has recently tested positive for COVID-19

2022 Bioblitz in Guilford Woods with the Anacostia Watershed Society

1:00-3:00pm

Sunday, October 23, 2022

Resources

Learn more about Guilford Woods here and here.

Check out these video tutorials to find out more about how to use iNaturalist.

Watch the video below to learn more about documenting the biodiversity of the Anacostia watershed.

Reminders