Bi-State Conservation Action Network( BiCAN), a group from various Quad-City environmental agencies, is planning a BioBlitz on June 25/26 from 2pm-2pm. Registration deadline is June 4. It will be held at Illiniwek Forest Preserve, Elton Fawks and Fisherman's Corner. Experts will be surveying and cataloging species from various areas of the preserve.

The goal is to collect basic taxonomic data and to highlight the value of local habitats. The hallmark of a BioBlitz is that members of the public witness and participate in the study of local biodiversity, learning more about the natural world in their own community. The public is welcome to join in various hikes and educational programs.

WHAT IS A BIOBLITZ?

A BioBlitz is a 24-hour period of intense biological sampling in an attempt to document all living things in a specified area. Join scientists and naturalists from around the region as they survey mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, plants, insects, and much more during this 2 day event. The free app, iNaturalist, will be used to record all findings for the 2021 Blitz.

HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE?

We are currently seeking experts and volunteers! Registration deadline is June 4.

• If you are an expert interested in attending, please sign up here: https://nahantmarsh.z2systems.com/np/clients/nahantmarsh/eventRegistration.jsp?event=1442&
• If you would like to volunteer, sign up here: https://nahantmarsh.z2systems.com/np/clients/nahantmarsh/eventRegistration.jsp?event=1447&

INVENTORY SITES:

• ILLINIWEK FOREST PRESERVE, ELTON FAWKS NATURE PRESERVE, & FISHERMAN’S CORNER
• JUNE 25-26, 2021
• BASE CAMP at LARGE SHELTER AT ILLINIWEK
  836 State Avenue
  Hampton, IL 61256

WHAT IS BICAN?

BiCAN Agencies – City of Davenport, Guardians of the Prairie and Forest, Nahant Marsh, Scott County Secondary Roads, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Trees Forever, University of Illinois Extension, Rock Island Soil and Water Conservation District, Girl Scouts, and Niabi Zoo

Current Sponsors – QC Audubon, Living Lands and Waters, Friends of Nahant Marsh, Guardians of the Prairie and Forest