Bioblitz 2025 is almost here! Join us Saturday, September 13th for a day of hands-on exploration as we team up with expert naturalists and UNI students to uncover the birds, bugs, bats, and beyond that call our local ecosystem home. From sunrise birding to nighttime insect hunts, there’s adventure for everyone! Visit the Biological Preserves webpage to learn more:
https://chas.uni.edu/biology/welcome-unis-biological-preserves
Details
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Meet at Daryl Smith Prairie, University of Northern Iowa, 720 W 29th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Schedule of Events
7:00am-8:00 am: Skyward Explorers: Birding on the Preserves
6:00pm-7:00 pm: Macroinvertebrate Mayhem: Search for macroinvertebrates in Dry Run Creek
7:45 pm-8:30 pm: Winged Wonders in the Dark: Bat ultrasound detection
8:00 pm-9:30 pm: Nocturnal Nibblers: Night time insect observation
Additional Information
All sessions throughout the day will meet at the entrance to Daryl Smith Prairie, 720 W 29th St, Cedar Falls and move on from there for the activity. We recommend wearing long pants, comfortable walking shoes, using sunscreen and bug spray, and bringing a water bottle. Below is a map for parking. Please use W 29th Street, W 28th Street, or Walnut Street for parking. Only permitted vehicles can park in the paved lots.
Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Cedar Falls.
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