If you are interested in learning how to identify the many species of plants and animals inhabiting Newton’s parks and conservation areas, join Zach Shein, an experienced botanist and habitat restoration professional, for a June morning BioBlitz! Zach will spend a few hours surveying and discussing plants with Bioblitz participants and posting the group’s observations to the iNaturalist app. Participants do not need to be experts. Families are welcome.
Download the free iNaturalist app to your phone beforehand from the Apple App Store for iOS or the Google Play Store for Android. The numerous observations of Newton’s parks in iNaturalist can be found online at https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/newton-ma-conservation-areas-parks-survey. Participants should wear long pants and sturdy shoes. A steady rain will cancel the Bioblitz.
To join the Bioblitz meet at the entrance to Kennard Park on 246 Dudley Road. Trip Leader: Zach Shein (zshein12@gmail.com). You may optionally register HERE. Walkins are welcome. Find this and other FREE Newton Conservators events at newtonconservators.org/events/.
Image: Narcissus Bulb Fly (Merodon equestris). (Photo by Dimda; inaturalist.org/observations/286638629)