Backyard BioBlitz

An opportunity for all young people, with help from adults, to take a first hand look at the biodiversity in their communities. By spending half-an-hour outdoors one day in May they will see that biodiversity is just as important and exciting close to home, as it is in rainforests and coral reefs. They will gain insights into how scientists assess the biodiversity of an area. By reporting their findings they can participate in Biodiversity Month’s Backyard BioBlitz to see how the biodiversity they find in their playgrounds and back yards compares to biodiversity found by other children across the country.

Check out the Educator's Guide to a Backyard BioBlitz to learn more about conducting a minibioblitz.

	Educator's Guide to a Backyard BioBlitz (pdf)
	Register - Complete the Biodiversity Month Registration Form. This will allow us to include your Backyard BioBlitz in the national contest and count.
	Student’s Backyard BioBlitz Survey (pdf) - Once you have registered, download forms for the students here.

 

Access the Biodiversity Month Resources

Biodiversity Month Resources - IBOY has produced resources including a biodiversity fact sheet, biodiversity posters, action and resources guide, and media guide to help you with your Backyard BioBlitz.

Report Your Findings

Report Form - Let us know about the success of your Backyard BioBlitz. Send us your completed Backyard BioBlitz Report so that we can include your findings in the national contest and count.