JAC BioBlitz 2026

A BioBlitz is a communal citizen-science effort to record as many species as possible, within a designated location and time period, using the iNaturalist app

An event for all JAC students

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Any participant, gets the opportunity to help out with the BioBlitz at John Abbott

What exactly is the BioBlitz?

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The objective is to connect with nature and others, while providing useful data for scientific biodiversity conservation purposes.

No sign-up is needed to participate in the BioBlitz.

Just make as many iNaturalist observations as possible at JAC

When?

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Join us on April 25-28 2026

Where to find us?

the outside of a campus

John Abbott College campus & surrounding areas

Want to connect with us?

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Download the Naturalist App

Connect with Nature

Explore and share your observations from the natural world.

WORKS ON ALL YOUR DEVICES!!!

Install our mobile app so you can always observe, even without cell reception or wifi.

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How it works?

  1. Record your observations
  2. Share with fellow naturalists
  3. Discuss your findings

Your contribution to science

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Every observation can contribute to biodiversity science, from the rarest butterfly to the most common backyard weed. We share your findings with scientific data repositories like the Global Biodiversity Information Facility to help scientists find and use your data. All you have to do is observe.