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Sugarloaf State Park
sugarloafpark.org, 2605 Adobe Canyon, Kenwood, 707-833-5712
North Coast BioBlitz June 13-20 www.inaturalist.org • www.calacademy.org/calcoast
BioBlitzes bring people together to document biodiversity in one place at one time, recording observations of plants and animals using smartphones or digital cameras and uploading results to the biodiversity recording and social networking platform iNaturalist (www.inaturalist.org). These events connect people of all backgrounds to the outdoors, inspire everyone to protect biodiversity, and at the same time generate invaluable data.
What is a BioBlitz?
Working together, we can learn a lot more about our coast. We are off to a pretty good start here in the Golden State-- click here to explore all of the observations made with iNaturalist along the entire California coast over the past nine years. In a typical grassroots, one-day BioBlitz, together with 50 volunteers, we make 1500 observations of about 250 species in 3-4 hours. So, over these two days in June, we could add 14,000 observations, and for the first time generate a coast-wide snapshot of California Coastal biodiversity.
Why BioBlitz? We have never attempted a coordinated BioBlitz on this scale with specific questions in mind. This series of coastal BioBlitzes and individual observations will:
• Gather data critical to understanding and managing marine species
• Build awareness of the biodiversity of the California coast and the MPA
Collaborative Network
• Bring together local community in support of marine stewardship • Recruit new volunteers
Together we will increase knowledge of California’s ocean and coastal habitats and their wildlife populations. We will foster collaborations among state and federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and tribes, and engage a broad range of California’s communities in activities that promote coastal conservation and connect us to nature and each other.
This series of events will also work to build and expand our community of citizen scientists and stewards who can collectively advance scientific research and protection of California’s marine resources. The resulting data will be invaluable to managers and scientists for determining long-term trends, and we will be the first to use tools such as iNaturalist to monitor California’s MPAs at the same moment in time.
#SnapshotCalCoast is a California statewide effort to document our coastal biodiversity and hold a series of BioBlitzes up and down the California Coast, focusing on intertidal zones in marine protected areas (MPAs). We will be working together with the MPA Collaborative Network and other partners to create a “snapshot” in time of where species are located along our coast. The California Academy of Sciences and the Marine Protected Area Collaborative Network, with funding through the Sustaining California’s Ocean program of the Resources Legacy Fund Foundation, are coordinating Snapshot Cal Coast 2018.
What to bring - Your smart device or camera, rain boots or other shoes ok to get wet, warm layers, sun hat, sunscreen, lunch, snacks, water. iNaturalist downloaded on your smartphone (optional)
WHERE to Join Us:
Jun 16 ~ Fort Ross State Historic Park : We will be meeting at Fort Ross State Historic Park at 9:00 am to witness as much of the - 1.6 tide at 7:46 am as possible. Contact Song Hunter for more info at songh@fortross.org
Jun 18 ~ Bodega Bay: on Dick Ogg’s boat to view ocean life! Arrive at the boat no later than 8:30a. The boat will launch promptly at 9:00 AM so there will be enough time to explore before the wind picks up. $30 per person or $24 for Stewards members. Register: stewardscr.org/events/ cal-coast-snapshot-dayor call (707) 869-9177. Space is limited to 25 spots
Jun 24 & 25 ~ Salt Point State Park BioBlitz- sondrah@fortross.org
June 24: 7 am - 10 am Tidepooling at Salt Point State Parks ‘Salt Point’ (drive
to day use parking at Gerstle Cove, walk to the end of the paved trail), 10:30 am - 1 pm Intro to iNaturalist at Fort Ross State Historic Park, Auditorium, followed by time together in the FRC library to ID species found & upload to iNat. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy!
June 25: 7 am - 10 am Tidepooling at Salt Points Gerstle Cove MPA (park at Gerstle Cove day use, walk down to cove below Visitor Center), 10:30 am - 1 pm collaborative ID - FRC library (optional).
Jun 2, Jul 7 ~ Healthy Parks - Healthy People - First Saturday Hike. FREE 10-12p
Jun 16 ~ Yoga Hike - Breath work and guided meditation. $20, Includes parking if
registered online, 9:30-12p
Jun 23 ~ ParkRx – Forest Therapy walk. $0-$20, 9:30-12:30p
State Parks
Ongoing ~ Fort Ross Environmental Living Program - 19005 Coast Highway One, Jenner, 707-847-3437, programs.fortross.org/elp/apply
Jun 9 ~ Free Second Saturday at Redwood State Parks - Day-Use parking pass*. FREE, savetheredwoods.org
Jun 2 ~ Paulas Easy-Paced Hikes - FREE, $7 Parking, 9:30a, Trione-Annadel State Park, 6201 Channel Drive, Vietnam, Santa Rosa, 707-539-3911, parks.ca.gov
Jun 9 ~ Second Saturday Fort Ross and Redwoods Interpretive Talk - FREE with Second Sat Pass*, 12p 19005 Coast Highway One, Rotchev House, Fort Compound, Jenner, 707-847-3437, fortross.org/events.htm
Jun 9 ~ Second Saturday Redwoods Walk and Talk - FREE with Second Sat Pass*, 2p, Fort Ross State Historic Park, 19005 Coast Highway One, Visitor Center, Jenner, 707-847-3437, fortross.org/events.htm
Jun 16 ~ Hike with a Naturalist - Headwaters of Spring Creek. FREE, donations gratefully accepted, 9-1:30p, Trione-Annadel State Park, From Carissa Drive off Summerfield Rd. via Vietnam Veteran’s Trail, Santa Rosa, 707-539-3911, parks. ca.gov/?page_id= 480
* Second Saturday Passes at Redwood State Parks INFO: savetheredwoods.org
LandPaths 618 4th St. Santa Rosa, outings@landpaths.org, 707-544-7284
Jun 1,21 ~ Stewardship Workday at Riddell Preserve - Install a new trail system. FREE, 9-1p, We will meet at the parking lot of the City Corporation Yard at 550 Westside Rd, Healdsburg.
Jun 2 ~ The Grove of Old Trees - Stewardship Workday - FREE 9-2p, See website for directions.
Jun 9 ~ Stewardship Workday at the Fitch Mountain Preserve - FREE, 9-1p, Villa Entrance, 908 Chanticleer Way, Healdsburg
Jun 9 ~ Andy’s Unity Park Community Garden Work Day - FREE, 10-1p, 329 Anteeo Way, Santa Rosa.
June 9 ~ Bohemia Ecological Preserve Bat Potluck, Hike, and Optional Campout - Give nature a hand and enjoy camping. FREE, 9a, 6773, Bohemian Hwy, Occidental.
Jun 15 ~ Stewardship Workday at Bohemia Ecological Preserve - FREE, 9-1p, 6773 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental
Jun 16 ~ Bayer Farm Workday - Various projects around the garden. FREE 9-12p 1550 West Ave. Santa Rosa
June 16-17 ~ Bohemia Ecological Preserve Star Party and Campout - Enjoy stories and information from experienced astronomers Jim and Linda. FREE, Jun 16, 6p, 6773 Bohemian Hwy., Occidental
Jun 27 ~ Stewardship Workday at the Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve - FREE 9-1p , 499 Arabian Way, Healdsburg.
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