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 Everyone is invited to help find and record biodiversity at Minneapolis parks - and don't worry: You don't need to be a scientist!
This fall's BioBlitz adventures focus on animal tracking. See event details and more below.
Fall Family Animal Tracking
This BioBlitz is geared to families with kids ages 6-12.
North Mississippi Regional Park
Saturday, November 15, 1 to 2:30 pm
Fall Animal Tracking with the Minnesota Tracking Club
Minnehaha Regional Park
Sunday November 23, 9 to11 am
Fall Animal Tracking with Bill Kass
Theodore Wirth Park
Sunday December 7, 9 - 11 am
What's a BioBlitz?
Naturalists from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) and local experts provide guidance to identify all kinds of organisms, including:
- Insects - Birds - Plants & Trees - Mammals - Fungi - Aquatic invertebrates - Reptiles & amphibians - and more
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Join friends, neighbors and others (you don't have to be a scientist!)
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Explore and discover the biodiversity of Minneapolis parks
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Collaborate with local experts and naturalists from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB)
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Identify as many plants, animals, and organisms as possible
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Use microscopes, magnifying glasses, binoculars and other provided tools
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Create a snapshot of the variety of life at a specific place and point in time
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Contribute valuable data for scientists and researchers
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All ages are welcome - youth under 14 must be accompanied by an adult
Learn more about MPRB's two-year BioBlitz program at
Find more MPRB nature programs and activities at
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