BioBlitz

A BioBlitz is an event that focuses on finding and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area over a 24 hour period. At a BioBlitz, scientists, families, students, teachers, and other community members work together to get a snapshot of an area’s biodiversity.

Lokai Rose Activity Schedule:

FRIDAY, JUNE 11

Creatures of the Night

See if you can identify native species by their calls! This activity focuses on nocturnal species that we don't often get to see, but can certainly hear every night | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (rolling start time)*

Bioluminescent Scorpion Search

Use black-lights to search for bioluminescent scorpions that have been hidden in the park. This practice is commonly used by scientists to find nocturnal species | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

SATURDAY, JUNE 12

Butterfly Experience

Observe and learn all about a collection of beautiful native butterflies. Then, enjoy a children's book reading and watch as the butterflies are released into the park! | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Scat Identification Game

Study a variety of scat replicas and see if you can identify what native species left which scat behind. Try your best, and earn a scat sticker! | 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm (rolling start time)*

Animal Habitat Displays

Enjoy habitat displays featuring some of Lokai Rose's rescued ambassador animals! | 11 am - 2:00 pm (rolling start time)*

*Please note which activities have rolling start times and which do not. If the activity does not say it has a rolling start time, then it will only occur 1 time at the start of its timeslot.

Be sure to download the iNaturalist app to take pictures of the plants and animals you find around Garret Mountain Reservation and Rifle Camp Park.

This event is completely FREE thanks to the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners and Friends of Garret Mountain Reservation

For a full activity schedule and registration, visit https://passaiccountynj.myrec.com/info/activities/ and select 'BioBlitz.'