BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//6.4.5.1//EN TZID:America/Detroit X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Detroit BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2-1651@birdsanctuary.kbs.msu.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260613T150000 DTSTAMP:20260202T155940Z URL:https://birdsanctuary.kbs.msu.edu/events/bioblitz-2026/ SUMMARY:BioBlitz 2026 DESCRIPTION:Event information:\n\n Date: Saturday\, June 13\, 2026\n Time : 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\n Audience: Everyone\n Location: Kellogg Bird Sanctua ry (meet at the BioBlitz tent near the Sanctuary parking lot 10 minutes be fore survey time)\n Cost: Free for those participating in Bioblitz (Note: Sanctuary admission fees will apply for those not participating)\n Regis tration: Required\n\nREGISTRATION OPTIONS:\n\n\n Participant Registration : \; closes June 11\, 2026 \;\n Scientist and Expert Registration : closes March 23\, 2026 \;\n Volunteer Registration: \; closes M arch 23\, 2026\n Educational Exhibitor Registration: \; closes June 0 8\, 2026\n\nWhat to expect:\nJoin us on Saturday\, June 13th\, for an unfo rgettable exploration of biodiversity at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. KBS n aturalists and local scientists will guide and inspire participants as we document the diversity of life within the sanctuary.\n\nRegistered BioBlit z participants will receive free entry into the sanctuary\, and can learn about the work of local organizations\, upcoming events\, and how to get i nvolved in local conservation efforts. Please note that admission fees wil l apply for individuals and groups not participating in the BioBlitz event .\n\nThe Sanctuary BioBlitz event has three goals. \;\n\n Aims to enc ourage and support the public's appreciation of biodiversity through hands -on exploration and citizen science. \;\n Seeks to collect and provid e valuable data for KBS faculty research and conservation efforts on the d istribution of species within the Sanctuary property. \;\n Works to r aise awareness about the value of waterfowl and other organisms found with in the Sanctuary for the enjoyment and education of our guests.\n\nWho sho uld attend? People of all ages can participate\; bring the whole family! A nyone who wants to improve their naturalist and identification knowledge a nd/or skills is welcome\; including families\, community groups\, and natu re enthusiasts. \;\n\nWhat if I don’t know anything? No problem! The morning and afternoon sessions include a brief tutorial on how to use the iNaturalist app on your phone. Each group will also have a lead expert an d scientist to help with identification.\n\nHow to participate? \;\n\n Register early to join a field team and focus on a species that you are most interested in surveying.\n Choose the self-guided option to document your observations independently using iNaturalist. This is free for all w ho register and is a great way to participate at your own pace.\n\nWhere i s the event location? This event is held at The Kellogg Bird Sanctuary and participants should meet at the BioBlitz tent near the Sanctuary parking lot 10 minutes before survey time.\nSelf-Guided Option:\nGroups and indivi duals who prefer this option may begin at any time between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) and includes free admission to the Bird Sanc tuary. \; \;\nField Team Schedules and Options:\n(Eastern Daylight Time)\n\nMorning Surveys:\n\n 9:00 a.m. \;– Welcome and check-in\n 9:30 a.m. \;– Orientation for all field teams\n 9:45 a.m. \; – Join field teams (Field Teams depart at this time)\n\nField Team Optio ns:  \;This registration option includes free admission to the Bird Sa nctuary and free Lunch.\n\n Bees team: \;Look for native bees in the prairie. \;\n Birds (Prairie) team: \;Follow a set route to obser ve and record bird sightings and sounds. \;\n Butterfly team: \;U se nets to catch and record butterflies. \;\n Dragonflies team: \ ;Conduct aerial surveys around the wetland paths. \;\n Herps team (9: 45 a.m. – 11:45): \;Record amphibians and reptiles in the survey sit es. This team has a longer distance to travel to reach their area. \;\ n Living on the edge team: \;Document organisms in urban settings.\n\ nLunch Break :\n\n 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. \;– Lunch (provided for event volunteers and participants in a field team)\n\nAfternoon Surveys:\n \n 12:30 p.m. \;– Orientation for all field teams\n 12:45 p.m.&nbs p\;– Join field teams (field teams depart at this time)\n\nField Team Op tions: \;\n\n Aquatic Macroinvertebrates team: \;uses leaf packs as traps to collect data on the abundance of aquatic macroinvertebrates\n Birds (Forest) team: follows a set route to record bird sightings and sou nds\n Bugs in the trees team: captures insects that live in trees and shr ubs\n Insect traveling cross-country team: collects ground-dwelling arthr opods\n Prairie plants team: \;studies how the plant communities chan ge over time\n Forest plants team: \;documents the communities of pla nts in the forest\n\nCelebration:\n\n 2:45 - 3:00 p.m. \;– "What di d we find?" Celebration and time to mingle with other BioBlitz participant s.\n\nThe BioBlitz planning team looks forward to seeing you!\n\nQuestions ? Please call (269) 671-2510 or email birdsanctuary@kbs.msu.edu. CATEGORIES:Kellogg Biological Station,Bird Sanctuary LOCATION:W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary\, 12685 East C Avenue\, Augusta\, MI\, 49012\, United States GEO:42.3912203;-85.3803251 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=12685 East C Avenue\, Augus ta\, MI\, 49012\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=W.K. Kellogg Bi rd Sanctuary:geo:42.3912203,-85.3803251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR