sambiology's Journal

Some fun gatherings and events coming up in DFW!

Sunday, April 23 - 3-6 and then 8 to late (for blacklighting!)

• BioBlitz/biosurvey at Ladd Natural Area in Duncanville
  https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=178712&subview=map
  Duncanville City Council has been deciding on what to do with this 42 acres along Ten Mile Creek, so the more evidence we can show that it's a refuge for biodiversity and the naturalists that engage with it, the better! I hope you can come!

Tuesday, April 25 - 9 am to noonish

• Biosurvey at Running Bear Park in Irving
  https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=165018&subview=map
  We've been here before, but they're wanting to do some bioswales, and the city wants to see if these areas can act as little habitats for bugs. So, let's show them!

CANCELLED Friday, April 28 - 8 to late

• Black-lighting at Mockingbird Nature Park in Midlothian
  https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=78876&subview=map
  CANCELLED

Saturday, April 29 - 3 - 6 and then 8 to late (for blacklighting!)

• Bioblitz/blacklighting at Frisco Grand Park
  https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=187386&subview=map
  300 acre park in Frisco -- they're just now starting the discussions on how to manage this area... We want them to keep the biodiversity in mind, so let's do that through some bioblitzing!

Monday, May 15 - 3 - 8 pm

• Pollinator bioblitz at Canyon Creek Wetlands in Richardson
  https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=187694&subview=map
  Super cool site with some really active master naturalist activity, but not a lot of insect observations -- we're planning a bioblitz to focus on the pollinators on this date. It's come and go, so stay as long as you'd like!
  parking spot is at Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Richardson, 1001 W President George Bush Hwy, Richardson, TX 75080

Tuesday, May 16 - 8 PM to late

• Blacklighting/mothing at Ladd Land!
  
  https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=178712&subview=map

If there are other bioblitzes or iNatty stuff going on in DFW, please let me know, and I'll update the above list.

If you have any questions or concerns, let me know: sam.kieschnick@tpwd.texas.gov or 214 215 5605

Hey all,

So, I've been watching the weather forecasts for the past few weeks -- looks like we may get a few showers during the city nature challenge! Hey, it's all good, but I do hope everyone can find some time to get out and engage with nature this weekend.

Observation period is from Friday through Monday (12:00 AM on Friday to 11:59 PM on Monday), and observations should be uploaded before Sunday... The quicker you can upload, the better!

As you upload stuff, try your best to get it identified to the best of your ability -- species count is something we're also hoping to get!

One of the greatest challenges is the identification during the city nature challenge. Once the challenge starts, I'll post the identify link. Here's the general one for ID'ing observations in the DFW metroplex:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/identify?place_id=57484

Most of all, I hope you can find some time to really engage with nature. Celebrate all of the biodiversity that exists with us here in the urban ecosystem! We're lucky to share the planet with lots of really amazing organisms -- the city nature challenge is a great way to focus on this. :)