Sesquicentennial Bioblitz: 150 Year Accounting of Riverside's Flora and Fauna

Register using the ticket link, calling, or visiting our online calendar.

Spend time in nature and learn about local wildlife from expert scientists at this hands-on exploration of Riverside's natural areas. This is your opportunity to contribute to a wildlife census by identifying and counting local species. With the help of scientists and citizen-scientists like you, we will update a Riverside's biological database, providing insight on our local ecosystem.

From 10 am - 12 pm, the Brookfield Zoo will to on hand with an interactive "Connect. Care. Conserve." display focused on songbirds and pollinators.

When registering, please indicate the time you can participate and your area of interest. The schedule for the day is:

9:00-10:30 am – Plants
9:00-10:30 am – Fish/Herps
12:00 -1:30 pm – Plants

Census information can be entered into iNaturalist. The project link and information will be sent in your registration confirmation. We'll meet at the Library before going off to Bioblitz.

Co-sponsored by Riverside Landscape Advisory Commission, Riverside Public Library, and Riverside C4.

You may also like the following events from Riverside Public Library:

• This Wednesday, 30th April, 07:00 pm, The New Naturalism Landscape Design in Riverside
• Next Wednesday, 7th May, 07:00 pm, Exploring the State Parks of Illinois in Riverside
• Next Thursday, 8th May, 07:00 pm, Get Out and Play: The Health Benefits of Outdoor and Nature Based Activities in Riverside