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What is a BioBlitz?

These volunteer community science events bring people together to discover and identify as many species as possible at a specific location and over a defined time period. BioBlitzes are a fun way to collect valuable data and a collaborative effort among local scientists, naturalists, park lovers, park staff, and partner organizations.

Come out and volunteer at a BioBlitz event and explore the biodiversity in your local parks!

2024-2025 BioBlitz Overview

Get an interactive overview of MPRB’s 2024-2025 BioBlitz program: locations, results, previous events and more.

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Upcoming BioBlitz Events

Spring Tree ID with Maria Wesserle

April 19, 10 am-12 pm at the Quaking Bog, Theodore Wirth Regional Park

Register for Spring Tree ID with Maria Wesserle

Moth Night at the Quaking Bog

April 25, 8-9:30 pm at the Quaking Bog, Theodore Wirth Regional Park

Register for Moth Night

Spring Ephemerals Walk

May 3, 9:30-11:30 am at Minnehaha Regional Park

Register for Spring Ephemerals Walk

Fungi ID Walk with Ironwood Foraging

May 23, 1-3 pm at Theodore Wirth Regional Park

Register for Fungi ID Walk

Save the Date

Registration opening soon:

  • North Mississippi Summer BioBlitz, June 6, 7:30 am-4 pm
  • Lake Hiawatha BioBlitz, June 20, 7:30 am-4 pm
  • Lake Nokomis BioBlitz, June 27, 7:30 am-4 pm

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Previous BioBlitz Events

Spring 2026

Spring Animal Tracking with Bill Kass
April 11, 9-11am, Minnehaha Park

Winter 2026

Winter Animal Tracking with Bill Kass
February 21, 9-11 am, North Mississippi Regional Park
March 8, 9-11 am, Mississippi Gorge Regional Park

Winter Tree ID with Rachel Putnam
Saturday, March 7, 1-3 pm at Mississippi Gorge Regional Park

Fall & Winter 2025

Fall Family Animal Tracking Hike
November 15, 1-2:30 PM at North Mississippi Regional Park

Bird Walk with the Urban Bird Collective
November 15, 9-11 AM at Minnehaha Park

Fall Animal Tracking with MN Tracking Club
Sunday, November 23, 9-11 AM at Minnehaha Park

Fall Animal Tracking with Bill Kass
Sunday, December 7, 9-11 AM at Theodore Wirth Regional Park

Summer 2025

North Mississippi Park Early Summer BioBlitz
Saturday, May 31

Minnehaha Park Early Summer BioBlitz
Saturday, June 14

Theodore Wirth Park Early Summer BioBlitz
Saturday, June 28

Moth Night at North Mississippi Regional Park
Monday, August 18

BioBlitz Dragonfly Snag and Spy at North Mississippi Regional Park
Sunday, August 23

Insect Mini BioBlitz Series at Minnehaha Park
Sunday, August 24

Moth Night at Minnehaha Park
Friday, September 5

Insect Mini BioBlitz Series at South Lake Nokomis
Sunday, September 7

Check out the results from the Early Summer BioBlitz!

Autumn 2024

Minnehaha Regional Park – September 14, 2024
Theodore Wirth Regional Park – September 28, 2024
North Mississippi Regional Park – October 12, 2024

Funding

BioBlitz Minneapolis Parks was funded by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).

The Trust Fund is a permanent fund constitutionally established by the citizens of Minnesota to assist in the protection, conservation, preservation, and enhancement of the state’s air, water, land, fish, wildlife, and other natural resources

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