Maricopa County Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz – Butterfly Workshop & BioBlitz
Maricopa County Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz – Butterfly Workshop & BioBlitz
Event Description
Join Maricopa County Parks and Recreation this year for the National Recreation and Park Association’s Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz! Learn more about butterflies at a Maricopa County Parks and Recreation workshop on September 16th (5:30PM-7PM), then put your skills to the test at upcoming butterfly monitoring events on Spetember 19th (8:30AM-12PM).
- Participate in a national pollinator BioBlitz!
- Learn to identify and monitor native butterflies.
- Help track butterfly populations and diversity.
- And much more!
To register for the virtual workshop visit this page:
https://signup.com/g o/VgpAnsU
The BioBlitz will take place at the following parks:
- Estrella Mountain Regional Park Nature Center
- Hassayampa River Preserve Nature Center
- Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Dragonfly Parking Lot
- White Tank Mountain Regional Park Parking Area 4
- Usery Mountain Regional Park Nature Center
Please register using the links above.
Learn more about The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation butterfly program: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/butterfly-monitoring/.
Workshop
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BioBlitz
Do I need to Register?
Yes, please register using the links in the description above.
Event Partners
CAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts.
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