Fernbrook Preserve Bioblitz

Join TNC Virginia for a fun day of exploration and education at Fernbrook Preserve and help kick off City Nature Challenge 2026! The City Nature Challenge is a friendly four-day competition between cities (and rural areas) all over the world to see which one can observe the most nature. Make observations using the iNaturalist app from April 24-27 2026 to participate. Follow the Charlottesville Region project and help make this year a success!

A bioblitz is an event that focuses on finding and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area within a given period of time. If you're new to species identification and want to learn more, we encourage you to attend! All skill levels are welcome.

We will be using the iNaturalist app for our documentation and identification. Create an iNaturalist account (click here to sign up), and download the app on your smartphone prior to the event. Be sure to follow Fernbrook's iNaturalist project to explore recent observations at the preserve.

-Location: Fernbrook Preserve, Burnt Mill Road, Charlottesville, VA

-Bring: smartphone with the iNaturalist app, water, sunscreen, hat, insect repellent, closed-toe shoes, and dress in layers for your temperature comfortability.

-Accessibility information can be found here. No bathroom facilities. No pets.

Questions? Contact Brynna Strand, Volunteer Coordinator, at YnJ5bm5hICEgc3RyYW5kIHwgdG5jICEgb3Jn.

Photo © Dorothy Carney

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