

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ultimate Nature Treasure Hunt: Fort Nottingham Bioblitz! 🐜
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am (+02:00)
- **Event Description**: 🌿 Join the Ultimate Nature Treasure Hunt: Fort Nottingham Bioblitz! 🐜

​Calling all nature lovers, citizen scientists, and outdoor explorers of the KZN Midlands! 

The Lions River Honorary Officers (LRHOs) are thrilled to invite you to a day of discovery at the stunning @Fort Nottingham Nature Reserve!  🇿🇦✨

​We are hosting an INaturalist - southern Africa Bioblitz, and we need YOUR eyes and cameras to help us document the incredible variety of life within the reserve's boundaries. 

Every observation, from the smallest insect to the tallest tree, counts toward protecting our heritage! 📸🌸

​📅 Event Details:
​When: Saturday, 21 March 2026
📍🗺​Where: Meeting at Fort Nottingham Town Hall in the village
🕑​Time: 08:00 AM (just a quick 15-minute drive from Nottingham Road!)

​What to bring: Walking shoes, water, sunscreen, and your "weather-proof" gear! 🥾☀️🧴

​🧺 Make it a memory: Pack a picnic basket and make it a full day outing for the whole family to enjoy the fresh Midlands air!

​📱 Get Your "iNat" On!
​This is a day for action! To make the most of our time, please ensure you have the iNaturalist.org app downloaded on your phone and have at least uploaded a few submissions before the day.

​Don't worry if you hit a snag, our very own iNaturalist Ambassador and LRHO Vice Chairman, Timothy Hedges, will be there to answer any questions or help with any difficulties! 🧑‍🏫🐍

​🌍 Why Join a Bioblitz?
​A Bioblitz is a focused effort to record as many species as possible in a specific area. 

As you can see from our current stats, we’ve already recorded 214 species and 341 observations in the Greater Fort Nottingham area!

​Look for everything: See everything from the rare Long-toed Tree Frog to the majestic Eland, and from indigenous grasses to the magnificent Yellowwoods. 🐸🦌🌳

​Contribute to Science: Your photos help document the fauna and flora within the reserve boundaries to help conservationists. 📊

​Community Fun: Spend a beautiful day in the Midlands documenting whatever your passion is, whether it's plants, insects, or reptiles! 🤝🦋

​Ready to help us put Fort Nottingham on the map?

 🗺️ Click Share to invite your friends and family!
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- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, Meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029812954601?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=howick-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Howick
- **state**: NL
- **country**: South Africa
- **location**: Fort Nottingham Nature Reserve
- **lat**: -29.42074
- **long**: 29.91188
- **full address**: Fort Nottingham Nature Reserve, uMngeni, Howick, South Africa

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Lions River Honorary Officers (https://allevents.in/org/lions-river-honorary-officers/25532217)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am (+02:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fort Nottingham Nature Reserve, uMngeni, Howick, South Africa
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Lions River Honorary Officers
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, Meetups
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Ultimate Nature Treasure Hunt: Fort Nottingham Bioblitz! 🐜 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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