Butterflies of California's Journal

Thanks to you there are 200 events hosted across the state including bioblitzes, nature walks, cultural experiences, restoration activities, webinars, and more. A special shout out to California State Parks staff who are hosting 100 events at state parks and through virtual live-broadcasts through their PORTSs Program. Another 100 events are hosted by local, state and federal agencies, non-profits, community groups, universities and YOU! We wish you the best of luck and a great time while you advance public knowledge and discovery of California’s incredible biodiversity this year.

You can check out events and biodiversity information on our website:

bit.ly/CaliforniaBiodiversityDay

or

https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/ca-biodiversity-week-challenge-2024-find-30-species

You’ll find multiple events from September 7 to 15 that encourage a connection with nature.

https://contracostaherald.com/coulter-pines-and-their-neighbors-hike-and-bioblitz-on-ca-biodiversity-day-sept-7/

SAVE THE DATE – JOSHUA TREE FALL BUTTERFLY COUNT PLANNED for Oct. 11

WHEN: Friday, October 11, 2024, 08:30 AM to 4:30 PM

WHERE TO MEET: Parking Lot of Joshua Tree Visitor Center, 6554 Park Boulevard, in the town of Joshua Tree

WHAT TO BRING: Come dressed for a day in the field with plenty of water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, binoculars, cameras.
Long pants and sturdy footwear are recommended.

The Fall Butterfly Count takes place in a 15-mile diameter circle centered on Hidden Valley, under research permit JOTR-2024-SCI-0004. Counters will be divided into groups to cover different sections of the area. We would like to know if you plan to come, if you can participate all day or morning only, and how much hiking you are up for. If you have participated on past counts and there is a particular area you would like to cover, please let us know.

Please RSVP to this message (iNat: xranger2013). Non-NPS observers will sign up as volunteers on count day. If you will need a volunteer pass to enter the park, please let us know when you RSVP.

Counts area weather dependent. We expect low numbers of butterflies due to the dry conditions.

Join the fourth annual LA BioBlitz Challenge October 1-31 to photograph and map wild animals, insects and plants found in your neighborhood, local parks, off of hiking trails, and in other natural areas.

https://lapl.org/bioblitz