The Long Island Coastal Bioblitz is hosted by Seatuck Environmental Association, Long Island Sound Study, Peconic Estuary Partnership, South Shore Estuary Reserve, New York Sea Grant and Long Island Invasive Species Management Area. One of the goals of the island-wide bioblitz is to better understand the ecological community and biodiversity around Long Island’s vitally important estuaries.
What is a “bioblitz”?
A bioblitz is a community science effort to record as many species as possible within a designated location and time period. Using the free iNaturalist app, you can record all of your observations from birds to plants!
Seatuck, LISS, PEP, SSER, and LIISMA have put together the Long Island Coastal Bioblitz to engage the community in exploring all of Long Island’s incredible habitats and the species that inhabit them.
About the LI Coastal Bioblitz
The 2022 Bioblitz will take place from June 4th – 11th! Participants will use the app iNaturalist to log all their observations. You can join the 2022 iNaturalist project page here.
In 2021, there were over 60 observers that participated in the bioblitz with over 2,800 observations of over 900 species. Some of most observed species included Common Milkweed, Poison Ivy, Great Egret, and Gray Catbird.
On May 23, 2022 at 6:00PM Seatuck and our partners will host a training webinar to introduce participants to the iNaturalist app and the bioblitz format. Viewing the training webinar is highly recommended before you participate in the bioblitz. You can register for the 2022 webinar here.
If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].
**NEW** LI COASTAL BIOBLITZ & INVASIVE SPECIES WEEK EVENTS
Saturday
June 4
Water Chestnut Pull at Mill Pond – 9am – 4 pm
Each summer NYSDEC Staff, Nassau County Public Works, LIISMA, and volunteers work to remove invasive water chestnut from Long Island Lakes and Ponds. Last year, over 100 bags of water chestnut were removed from Wantagh Mill Pond.
Saturday
June 4
Nature Walk Bioblitz at Hallock State Park Preserve – 9 – 11am
Join Long Island Sound Study and Mary Laura Lamont, a naturalist with NYS Parks on a walk around Hallock State Park Preserve.
For more information and to register email Jimena Perez-Viscasillas at [email protected].
Saturday
June 4
Share the Shore Day at Lido Beach – 10am – 2pm
Join Long Island Sound Study and Mary Laura Lamont, a naturalist with NYS Parks on a walk around Hallock State Park Preserve.
Sunday
June 5
West Brook Phrag Pull – 9am – 12pm
Join Seatuck Environmental Associaton as we pull and manage the invasive plant, Phragmites. The phrag pull will help prevent the plant from taking hold at West Brook, and encourage the growth of valuable natives as this stream habitat continues to evolve!
Tuesday
June 7
Backyard Invaders – 7-8pm
“Knock, knock…” “Who’s there?” “Invasives!” That’s right – invasive species may have moved into your neighborhood and made themselves quite comfortable. Discover how you can manage and prevent these “Backyard Invaders” in this informative webinar. Learn tips and tricks from experts in the field to help keep your property free of invasives and create a haven for biodiversity!
Tuesday
June 7
Scully Estate Bat Walk – 8 – 10pm
Join Seatuck & wildlife biologist Julie Zeyzus for a bat presentation and walk around Seatuck property! Participants will engage in a brief discussion about bat habitat, diet, and value of bats. A leisurely walk through wooded flyways with bat acoustic detection equipment will follow discussion.
Wednesday
June 8
Alley Pond Park Clean Up – 11am – 2pm
Join Long Island Sound Study for a clean-up and observing local wildlife for the bioblitz at Alley Pond Park.
For more information and to register email Lillit Genovesi at [email protected].
Wednesday
June 8
Uninvited Documentary Screening at QWR
– 6:30 – 7:30PM
Join LIISMA (Long Island Invasive Species Management Area) & QWR for a viewing of the NYS DEC’s Uninvited: The Spread of Invasive Species documentary in the Nature Center of QWR (3 Old Country Road, Quogue). Refreshments will be provided. $5 per person.
Saturday
June 11
Cranberry Bog Nature Preserve Bioblitz Event – 10 – 11:30am
Join the Peconic Estuary Partnership as they explore Cranberry Bog Preserve and observe local wildlife for the 2022 LI Coastal Bioblitz!
For more information and to register email Valerie Virgona at [email protected].
Saturday
June 11
Swan River Preserve Tour & Restoration Talk
– 10am
Explore Swan River Preserve with CCE Suffolk and LIISMA as we walk and talk about invasive species and restoration!
Resources
May 23rd 2022 Training Webinar
LI Coastal Bioblitz Brochure
