Bioblitz at the Enchanted Forest Santuary

On behalf of the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program and the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Management & Education Center , I would like to invite you to participate in a bioblitz to be held May 23^rd, 1:00pm - May 24^th, 1:00pm at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary in Titusville , Florida .

A bioblitz is a 24-hour survey of the biological diversity in a specified area.  The purpose of this event is to catalog the species positively identified within a 24-hour period at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary, increase the public awareness of the biological diversity in Brevard County, provide a fun and educational recreation activity to the general public, for field experts to have the opportunity to share their passions and knowledge with each other and the general public, and to celebrate International Biological Diversity Day.

We are seeking scientists, experts, and naturalists that would be interested in participating by leading surveys of a specified taxa, helping in the identification of species, and/or hosting talks/tables to educate the public on the species and biodiversity of Brevard County .

Saturday night dinner and Sunday breakfast will be provided to participating scientists, as well as snacks, water, and coffee throughout the 24-hour period.

The Enchanted Forest Sanctuary (EFS) was the first property acquired by the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program.  Located in southern Titusville , EFS protects 472-acres, consisting of 7 different habitats, including oak-saw palmetto scrub, mesic and hydric hammocks.

If you are interested in participating please fill out the attached registration sheet and return to Sarah Kraum by mail ( 444 Columbia Blvd. , Titusville , FL 32780 ) or email (sarah.kraum@brevardparks.com) by February 20^th.

Also, if you know of a scientist, expert, or naturalist that would be interested in participating, please feel free to forward this to them.  We would be happy to answer any questions you may have!

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Thank you,

 

 

 

Joanie G. Faulls

Sanctuary Steward

Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program

321- 264-5185

web: www.eelbrevard.com

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