BioBlitz is a scientific race against time. The aim of this fun event is to find as many species as possible within a park over a 24 hour period. This is a unique event where scientists, students and the general public can come together and learn how scientists and recorders use their skills to study the wildlife of an area. It will also introduce the non-specialist to the fabulous wealth of biodiversity that occurs all around us.
Again this year, five of Ireland’s magnificent state-owned properties will be vying for the title of BioBlitz 2011 Champions, with each site pitted against one another to see which property can find most species. From soaring eagles to the smallest bugs, teams of scientists and volunteers will comb the parks recording what they find.
Participating this year will be:
• Ballycroy National Park, Co Mayo
• Dromore Woods, Co Clare
• Killarney National Park, Co Kerry
• Liffey Valley Park, Waterstown, Dublin 20
• Raven Wood Nature Reserve/Wexford Wildfowl Reserve, Co Wexford
If you are interested in volunteering for a particular site, please contact the National Biodiversity Data Centre for further details.
Email: info@biodiversityireland.ie
Phone: +353 (0) 51 306 240
