2025 Sagehen Bioblitz

First up, we have the annual Sagehen Bioblitz which will take place on Sunday, July 6th. The blitz will officially run from 9am-12noon. However, we will have lunch together from 12-1pm.

If you wish to carpool, we will meet at 7:30 in the Cabela's parking lot (8650 Boomtown Garson Road, off I80 at Exit 4 near Verdi). Address for Sagehen Creek Field Station is 11616 Sage Hen Rd, Truckee, CA 96161. There is a code needed to access the gate (7227).

This area is one of the most ecologically diverse places in our region and is always an exciting area to explore. We will see a number of fascinating plants with a handful that cannot be seen anywhere else. Last year, there was also the option of joining birding, mammal or insect groups which will likely be the case this time as well.

Recommended items to bring are: water, proper clothing/footwear (long sleeve shirts/pants for sun/mosquito protection), lunch/snacks, sun hat and/or sunscreen, notebook/pen. In addition, you will need to download the iNaturalist app to your phone prior to Saturday to be able to participate in the BioBlitz. Experience using this is helpful but not necessary.

A waiver is required for this trip which you can find here - https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e682e76e2f55527c82dc988/t/6684a53bf8c7290fea692259/1719969083532/WAIVER.Sagehen.pdf.