JAC Bioblitz 2026

The 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.

We need you!

This event is for all John Abbott College students.

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Everyone who would like to participate gets the chance to help out with the Bioblitz at John Abbott. We each can make a contribution to the event. All you need is your phone and a bit of free time! Read more to find cool information.

Look Here!

You may be wondering, what 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.

Just make as many iNaturalist observations as possible at JAC.

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

Mark Your Calendar

April 24-27, 2026

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The Bioblitz is a multi-day event. See you there!

Just to clarify

Where is it?

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John Abbott College campus & surrounding areas around the school.

Let's Get Started

The iNaturalist App

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Connect with Nature
Explore and share your observations from the natural world.

Download the iNaturalist App

Works On All Your Devices

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

How It Works:

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

No sign up for the event is needed, but you must create an account at iNaturalist.

You Can Make a Difference

The Importance of Contributing 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.