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Display Details
| Event Category: |
Other Special Event |
| Date of Event: |
June 08, 2013 (Saturday) |
| Time of Event: |
10 AM - 3 PM |
| Event Site: |
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center |
| Event Description: |
BioBlitz Festival 2013
BioBlitz is a 24-hour rapid survey of biological diversity. Local scientists, naturalists, families and friends will comb Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge to find and identify as many different species of plants and animals as possible on Friday, June 7th. The public is invited to participate in the refuge’s annual BioBlitz Festival on Saturday June 8th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Refuge Visitor Center. This free family event includes guided boat trips to net fish on Lake Lowell, hummingbird banding demonstrations, guided nature walks, and insect collecting. Visitors can also view live birds of prey, fish and reptiles; learn to identify insects at the Bug Tent; learn how to draw wildlife; visit interactive exhibits from wildlife-related organizations in Idaho; and participate in kids’ crafts and activities. Some events require pre-registration. |
| Geographic Region: |
US - Pacific |
| State/Province: |
Idaho |
| Contact Information: |
For more information contact the refuge at deerflat@fws.gov or +1-208-467-9278.
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| Event URL: |
http://www.fws.gov/deerflat/management/happenings/currevents.html |
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Last updated:
April 22, 2010
