Katie Ryan
Special to The Lake Report
Niagara College is hosting its eighth annual spring BioBlitz on Saturday, a chance for the Niagara-on-the-Lake community to learn about different native species.
The blitz will be at the college’s NOTL campus from 6 a.m until 4 p.m. and participants can drop in any time all day.
The BioBlitz is a chance to explore different activities and learn from science experts about different creatures living in our community.
Participants will be able to identify different native species such as mammals, plants, birds, bugs and amphibians.
Volunteers will be able to create an overall goal of how researchers and the local community can monitor biodiversity for the future.
Taryn Wilkinson, manager of sustainability at Niagara College, said in a news release that she’s looking forward to welcoming people to the living lab.
“Our campus is a place to explore and learn sustainability and the environment. Citizens are needed now more than ever as climate change and pollution affects habitats and species across Niagara,” she said.
There will be bird and insect hikes, a campfire with the Indigenous education program, and a community-wide clean up with Home Depot St. Catharines.
H&M St. Catharines will be collecting garments for its textile recycling program.
Participants can attend any of the activities throughout the day and lunch will be provided for anyone who registers.
Admission to the BioBlitz is free but registration is encouraged. No pets are allowed so they don’t disturb any wild creatures.
For registration and full details, go to niagaracollege.ca/
