School’s BioBlitz

Taking place in schools, during National Biodiversity Month (September), in the week of September 7th (National Threatened Species Day).
B&B BioBlitz, coordinated by NFP Planting Seeds Projects, is calling on school Citizen Scientists to help gather information about Australia’s Biodiversity.
Visit https://www.ps.org.au/bioblitz-2022 for resources, to learn more and register for this initiative. 

THE B&B BIOBLITZ IS CALLING ON SCHOOL CITIZEN SCIENTISTS TO HELP GATHER INFORMATION ABOUT AUSTRALIA’S BIODIVERSITY

TAKING PLACE IN SCHOOLS DURING NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY MONTH (SEPTEMBER) IN THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 7TH (NATIONAL THREATENED SPECIES DAY).

• BioBlitzes and citizen science help develop STEM skills with links to curriculum

• Participating in citizen science by everyday Australians helps scientists to fill information gaps, identify species, understand species’ declines and help regeneration strategies

• B&B BioBlitz is co-ordinated by NFP PlantingSeeds Projects and its regenerative and educational B&B Highway – Bed & Breakfasts for birds, bees and biodiversity

• Supported by NSW Dept of Education, CSIRO’s Atlas of Living Australia, Australian Citizen Science Association, Environmental and Zoo Education Centres, Landcare, & Action4Agriculture and Optus

• Participating schools will receive teacher support and curriculum links and activities

• Photography competition with Smartphone prizes thanks to Optus