Sandy River Delta Eco-Blitz

Join us on May 16th for the largest regional Eco-Blitz!

All volunteers are welcome at this family friendly event. We will act as community scientists surveying the Delta to map and identify the hundreds of species living there. You get to choose which native species group you gather information about: whether you’re interested in animal tracks, native plants, amphibians, or mammals, you’re bound to find, and learn, something new! Professional scientists will support groups of volunteers to document all findings using the iNaturalist app. Sign up for just one session or stay for the whole event. All sessions are beginner and family friendly–no experience in species identification is needed. Please let us know if you would like to be in a Spanish speaking group.*

We will provide snacks and warm beverages in the morning and afternoon. You are invited to bring a bagged lunch and stay for lunch time. Please wear long pants and close toed shoes. Make sure to bring layers for rainy or cold weather, as well as a reusable water bottle and mug for coffee or tea. If you would like to use the free iNaturalist app on your smart phone at this event, please download this free app before you arrive. Click here for download information.

The Sandy River Delta Eco-Blitz is part of a region wide, ongoing Eco-Blitz Series to find and collect data on the Portland-Vancouver metro area’s wildlife.

Schedule

Plan on arriving 15 minutes before your session starts. All sessions meet at main tent, near entrance (signs to show the way).

7:00AM: Birder Session starts

9:30-11:30AM: First Main Session

11:30AM-12:00PM: Lunch Break

12:00-2:30pm: Second Main Session

Registration

Sign up now on our Eventbrite page!

Registration is free and everyone is welcome. You can register for just one session or the whole day.

En Español

¡Únase a nosotros para el Eco-Blitz regional más grande! La gente que le interesa por la naturaleza se reúnen en equipos temáticos para mapear y documentar las cientos de especies que viven en el Delta, utilizando la aplicación iNaturalist. No se nececita experiencia. Si le interesa por un grupo dedicado en español, por favor que se contacte Sara: sara [@] sandyriver.org. Nos agradecemos por su interés y participación. Es interesante y divertido!

Primera sesión del 9:00-11:30, segunda sesión de 12-2:30, observadores de aves se reúnen a las 7:00. Haga planes para llegar al delta del río Sandy unos 15 minutos antes de su turno para recibir instrucciones y dividirse en grupos de especies.

* Spanish speaking staff present. Personal que hablan español presente en estos eventos.

Questions? / ¿Preguntas?

Email Bill bill [@] sandyriver.org / Envia un correo a Sara: sara [@] sandyriver.org