Bioblitz at River Walk Wareham

Join the Wareham Land Trust for their first-ever BioBlitz at the River Walk Conservation Area. Whether you're an experienced naturalist or simply enjoy spending time outdoors a BioBlitz is an opportunity to explore the property while contributing to community science.

A BioBlitz is a community science event where volunteers, scientists, and nature enthusiasts work together over a 24-hour period to identify and document as many plants, animals, fungi, and other living organisms as possible. Using the free iNaturalist app, every observation helps create a snapshot of the River Walk Conservation Area's biodiversity while providing valuable data to support conservation, research, education, and future stewardship of the property.

The event takes place August 1 at 9 a.m. to August 2, 9:00 a.m.  Visit any time between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. on August 1 at 191 Cromesett Rd, Wareham.

In addition to the BioBlitz, we'll be offering a variety of guided walks, educational programs, and hands-on activities led by local naturalists and subject experts. Programs will focus on birds, insects, native plants, fungi, reptiles, and more, with opportunities for all ages and experience levels to participate.

Schedule of events:

• 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Color, Crafts, and Activities Station (family-friendly, all day)
• 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. – Butterfly and Plant Walk with Local Naturalists Andy and Lauren Griffith
• 10:30 a.m. to noon – Soil Classification Workshop with TerraCorps Service Member Matt Potvin
• 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. – Insect Tabling with Plymouth County Entomologist Blake Dinius
• 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.  – Fungi and Mushroom Walk with Local Naturalist Ari Stamatiou
• 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. (August 2) – Shore Bird Walk with Board Member Lori Benson and Executive Director Alex Zollo

Join us for a single program, spend an hour exploring, or stay for the day.