{"id":3559,"date":"2017-05-09T12:00:37","date_gmt":"2017-05-09T12:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/?p=3559"},"modified":"2017-07-01T04:36:22","modified_gmt":"2017-07-01T04:36:22","slug":"virtual-bioblitz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/index.php\/en\/virtual-bioblitz\/","title":{"rendered":"A Virtual BioBlitz: What&#8217;s That?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Something BIG is happening on\u00a0International Biodiversity Day. We&#8217;re conducting a Canada-wide search for flora and fauna with something called a Virtual BioBlitz.<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-video\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Nature lovers across the country are getting ready to join something BIG on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BiodiversityDay?src=hash\">#BiodiversityDay<\/a>! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BioBlitz150?src=hash\">#BioBlitz150<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/occrER03oM\">pic.twitter.com\/occrER03oM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 BioBlitz Canada 150 (@BioblitzCanada) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BioblitzCanada\/status\/862316244355211264\">May 10, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Normally, a bioblitz takes place in a set location where the public and species experts work together to catalogue as many plant and animal species as possible in a 24 hour time period. With the <a href=\"http:\/\/inaturalist.ca\/projects\/virtual-bioblitz-virtuel\" target=\"_blank\">Virtual BioBlitz<\/a>, we&#8217;ve expanded our search area to the entire country and need a hand from you to log wildlife sightings across Canada.<\/p>\n<p>On May 22, we invite you to get out and discover biodiversity in unexpected places, like in your backyard, at the local park, or on a walk around the neighbourhood. As part of BioBlitz Canada 150, the Virtual BioBlitz lets you get involved even if there is no <a href=\"http:\/\/bioblitzcanada.ca\/events_map.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">organized bioblitz in your area<\/a> or lets you get warmed up for an upcoming bioblitz.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You don&#8217;t have to be a nature expert to join us<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 all you need is a smart phone or digital camera and curiosity about the world around you. (&#x1f4f1;or &#x1f4f7; + &#x1f50e; = &#x1f44d;)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Go outside any time on May 22 and sha<\/strong><span class=\"text_exposed_show\"><strong>re photos of all the species you discover on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag\u00a0<a class=\"_58cn\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Bioblitz150?src=hash\" target=\"_blank\" data-ft=\"{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;*N&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:104}\">#BioBlitz150<\/a><\/strong>. Our taxonomists (experts on different species) will be online to help identify plants, insects, fungi, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and many other species you may find.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>And if you really want to help make a difference, share your observations in the <a href=\"http:\/\/inaturalist.ca\/projects\/virtual-bioblitz-virtuel\" target=\"_blank\">Virtual BioBlitz project on iNaturalist.ca<\/a>.\u00a0The photos and observations you post there will help scientists make important conservation decisions about species in Canada.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So, are\u00a0you in?<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/bioblitzcanada.ca\/project_bioblitz-virtual.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Visit our website<\/a> to learn more and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/business.facebook.com\/events\/358246061238797\/\" target=\"_blank\">RSVP to our Facebook event<\/a> to meet our taxonomy team, share ideas, and get reminders to participate.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"text_exposed_show\">Let&#8217;s show the world why Canada is one of the most unique places on the planet \u2014 and why it is so important to conserve our wild species.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"text_exposed_show\">Happy bioblitzing!<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-excerpt\">Something BIG is happening on\u00a0International Biodiversity Day. 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