# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Saint Kateri's Celebration BioBlitz!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? Join Us for a Summer Mini BioBlitz: Walking in the Footsteps of Saint Kateri ?

When: July 19, 2026, 1:30 - 3:00 pm

Where: Saint Kateri National Shrine and Historic Site (Fonda, NY)

What to Bring: A smartphone with the free iNaturalist app installed, comfortable walking shoes, water and a snack, and your curiosity! Optional: Install the Merlin bird app, also free!

Step into the living history of the Mohawk Valley! Come explore the sacred grounds where Saint Kateri Tekakwitha was baptized and lived centuries ago. We will lead a community BioBlitz—a fun, fast-paced snapshot of nature where we identify as many living creatures as possible.

Guided by Bill Jacobs, founder of the Saint Kateri Conservation Center, we will explore habitats of a tranquil Eastern Hemlock forest, grassy wildflower meadow, and Kateri's baptismal spring. Along the way, we will document some of the plants and animals that Kateri Tekakwitha and the 17th-century Kanienkehaka (Mohawk) people knew well, plus species introduced later. Whether you are a seasoned community scientist or a family looking for a meaningful walk in nature, your observations will directly contribute to the ecological stewardship of this holy site.

No experience is necessary! We will show you how to use your smartphone to snap photos of plants and animals, which automatically logs them into the official Saint Kateri Shrine iNaturalist Project using iNaturalist. Remember to install the free iNaturalist app on your phone. Come honor the Creator, celebrate Kateri's deep connection to the Earth, and discover the hidden biodiversity right beneath our feet.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fonda/saint-kateris-celebration-bioblitz/200030314428109
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 28

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Fonda
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3636 State Hwy 5, Fonda, NY, United States, New York 12068
- **lat**: 42.94938
- **long**: -74.39303
- **full address**: 3636 State Hwy 5, Fonda, NY, United States, New York 12068

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Saint Kateri's Celebration BioBlitz! being held?
  - **A:** Saint Kateri's Celebration BioBlitz! takes place on Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 3636 State Hwy 5, Fonda, NY, United States, New York 12068.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Saint Kateri's Celebration BioBlitz!?
  - **A:** Saint Kateri's Celebration BioBlitz! is organized by Saint Kateri National Shrine and Historic Site.

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