# Event Details - **Event Name**: Back to School BioBlitz - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a family‑friendly BioBlitz adventure at Bedwell Bayfront Park as we explore the Refuge’s Flyway Trail together.About this EventKick off the school year with family-friendly BioBlitz! Experienced naturalists and docents will lead you through the park’s diverse habitats as we look for signs of wildlife and document as many species as we can in 2 hours using iNaturalist. Think of it as a real‑life scavenger hunt where the wildlife becomes your cast of characters and every discovery helps build real community‑science data.Perfect for curious kids, families, and anyone eager for outdoor exploration. Bring your smartphone or camera, comfortable shoes, and your sense of discovery. Whether you’re a seasoned naturalist or just learning the difference between a curlew and a cormorant - all are welcome. No experience is needed.We’ll meet in the Bedwell Bayfront parking lot, adjacent to the bathrooms, before heading out. The trail is flat, compacted dirt with benches along the way, making this an easy, accessible adventure for all ages.iNaturalist Project: Back to School BioBlitz 2026 - Bedwell Bayfront Park Cover photos by Anthony Ngo https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c785b0d0-9035-11f1-bae3-ff7b876e3a8d-rimg-w1033-h740-dc282828-gmir.jpg Photo by Larry Rosenblum https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/c7a26090-9035-11f1-88dc-e3856eb2568f-rimg-w987-h740-dca8b868-gmir.jpg Photo by Aja Yee https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/c7fb5600-9035-11f1-a33a-f7150662a5aa-rimg-w1158-h740-dc887868-gmir.jpg Photo by Larry RosenblumThis program is brought to you by the (SFBayWS), the dedicated Friends Group supporting the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex, in partnership with San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory and San Mateo County Bird Alliance, with support from Meta. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/menlo-park/back-to-school-bioblitz/100001992436408934 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, back-to-school, kids, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Flyway Trail-Don Edwards San Francisco Bay NWR-Ravenswood Unit - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Menlo Park - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Flyway Trail-Don Edwards San Francisco Bay NWR-Ravenswood Unit - **lat**: 37.490577 - **long**: -122.1772325 - **full address**: Flyway Trail-Don Edwards San Francisco Bay NWR-Ravenswood Unit, 1600 Marsh Road, Menlo Park, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Back to School BioBlitz - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e4eef7224c8333facccef39e546c7fd893f758a0bb9a457b573f6fec2283790c-rimg-w1200-h628-dc737b7c-gmir.jpg?v=1783356667 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Back to School BioBlitz being held? - **A:** Back to School BioBlitz takes place on Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Flyway Trail-Don Edwards San Francisco Bay NWR-Ravenswood Unit, 1600 Marsh Road, Menlo Park, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Back to School BioBlitz? - **A:** Back to School BioBlitz is organized by Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Back to School BioBlitz 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 Menlo Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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