# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Beetle Blitz - Community Science Event
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 am – Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 01:30 pm
- **Event Description**: ? Become a Citizen Scientist at our Beetle Blitz!

Join RiversEdge West, Colorado Mesa University, and the Palisade Insectary on Thursday, July 16 from 7:30 AM–1:30 PM for a hands-on day of learning and fieldwork focused on tamarisk biocontrol.
After a short training at the Confluence Center of Colorado, participants will head into the field with experts to collect data on tamarisk beetles, their life stages, and plant conditions at sites throughout the Grand Valley. You'll also learn how to submit observations through iNaturalist, CitSci, and other community science tools.

By participating, you'll contribute valuable data that supports riparian restoration efforts across the American West and gain the skills to continue monitoring throughout the year!

? Confluence Center of Colorado
2596 Dos Rios Dr., Grand Junction, CO

☕ Light breakfast, coffee, and all equipment provided.

? Please bring a water bottle and wear sun protection and field-appropriate clothing.

Learn more and register here: https://www.riversedgewest.org/get-involved/events/beetle-blitz-community-science-program
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-junction/beetle-blitz-community-science-event/200030259433057
- **Event Categories**: science-fair, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Junction
- **state**: CO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Confluence Center of Colorado, 2596 Dos Rios Dr., Grand Junction, CO, United States, Colorado 81501
- **lat**: 39.07027
- **long**: -108.53539
- **full address**: Confluence Center of Colorado, 2596 Dos Rios Dr., Grand Junction, CO, United States, Colorado 81501

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Beetle Blitz - Community Science Event being held?
  - **A:** Beetle Blitz - Community Science Event takes place on Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 am to Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Confluence Center of Colorado, 2596 Dos Rios Dr., Grand Junction, CO, United States, Colorado 81501.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Beetle Blitz - Community Science Event?
  - **A:** Beetle Blitz - Community Science Event is organized by RiversEdge West.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Beetle Blitz - Community Science Event is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grand Junction, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Beetle Blitz - Community Science Event sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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