Summer BioBlitz 2025

Calling all citizen scientists!
Saturday, August 23, 2025
7:00 am – 11:00 pm
Within Riverwood's Boundaries

Become a citizen scientist by joining our 3rd annual day-long Summer BioBlitz! We are aiming to grow our knowledge of Riverwood’s plants and animals, and the impact that urbanization has on their populations. All ages and levels of nature knowledge are welcome at our BioBlitz!

We’ll have guided programs throughout the day, but you’re also encouraged to explore the park on your own throughout the day to spot and record plant and animal observations for the BioBlitz.

Our thanks to Granite REIT for supporting our 2025 Summer BioBlitz.

Important Information

The BioBlitz runs from 7:00 am – 11:00 pm within Riverwood’s park boundaries.

Staff and volunteers from The Riverwood Conservancy will be present inside the MacEwan Barn from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm to help you get involved in the BioBlitz and discuss any of your observations!

Please remain on trails and leave no trace. Do not leave trails to take images. Only submit images of natural plants and animals; no photos of cultivated plants or domestic pets.

Create a free account on iNaturalist to submit images via the app on Android or Apple devices, or upload them to the website on your computer later. Photos must be taken within Riverwood’s boundaries between 7:00 am and 11:00 pm on August 23, 2025 only. The GPS coordinates of your phone or camera and the time and date of your photos will automatically link to our project when you upload images to iNaturalist. Upload as you go or all at once when you get home. Observations must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Thursday, August 28, 2025 to be included in our iNaturalist project and be eligible for prizes.

Prizes!

The more observations you record in our Summer BioBlitz, the better your chances of winning some great prizes! Our prize categories and items are:

For most species observations: A pair of Vortex Triumph HD Binoculars — Winner: terryfic

For best photograph: A copy of Dave Taylor’s North American Survivors and a Robert Bateman Golden-crowned Kinglet and Rhododendron mug, complete with box signed by the artist — Winner: mossyexplorer

For one lucky random participant: A More Birds Large Metal Hopper Feeder with Suet Holders — Winner: takako_nisbet

Guided Programs

The Riverwood Conservancy will host three programs on the day of the Summer BioBlitz to provide education on the variety of species that call Riverwood home, and guidance on how to spot them. Registration for these events is required.

8:00 am | Summer BioBlitz: Early Birding
10:00 am | Summer BioBlitz: Turtle Trek and Protecting Nests
1:00 pm | Summer BioBlitz: Trees and Plants

How-Tos

For a detailed explanation of how to participate in the BioBlitz, you can watch our How-To Webinar from a previous BioBlitz. Please note that the content in the video references a past project, but the same instructions will apply for this year's BioBlitz.

Ready to Get Started?

Join the TRC Summer BioBlitz 2025 on iNaturalist.