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WHAT IS A BIOBLITZ?

An effort to gather information on species in an area in a short amount of time- Including the public in the scientific process and using their assistance in gathering data to broaden knowledge on a topic.

 

WHY THIS FNPS BIOBLITZ FOR WINTER 2025?

As part of the effort to learn more about the species Bidens alba and it’s interactions with Florida ecosystems, FNPS is promoting a BioBlitz day of capturing pictures of visiting species making use of it. Be it as a food source, or for some other purpose in their life cycle, we hope to shed light on what role this plant is playing among pollinators and other animals. This is a topic where little research has been done, and your participation could make a big difference.
 

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

Using this guide for identifying this common plant, locate some in your area. It can be found in many areas disturbed by human use. It is often in yards, by fence lines, or growing on the edge of the sidewalk. Once you’ve identified some Bidens alba, pop up a seat and wait for 15 minutes. Take as many pictures of species that visit, fly around, or land on your plant as you can. Once you have done that, pictures can be uploaded to this project on iNaturalist.

GUIDELINES

All submissions must:

• Be original, unpublished work created entirely by the author
• Focus on Bidens alba
• Include wildlife, particularly insect, interactions with Bidens alba
• If no wildlife interactions are visible, showing the blooming status of the plant is helpful as well
• ID's must take place in Florida during the dates of December 19-21, 2025
• Submissions must be made by January 10, 2026

PARTICIPATION FEE

FNPS Members: FREE

Non-Members: FREE

JUDGING, AWARDS, & RECOGNITION

Judging will be conducted by a team of FNPS members, who will evaluate submissions based on a standardized scoring rubric.

Exclusive FNPS gifts will be awarded for first, second, and third place in each category and division.

First place winners will be featured on the FNPS website and in the quarterly publication, The Palmetto. All winners will be featured on social media platforms and at the 2027 FNPS Conference.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Submission Opening: December 15, 2025
• Submission Deadline: January 10, 2026
• Winners Announced: Early March, 2026

SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

Submit to our project on iNaturalist.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

By entering, participants grant FNPS a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use submitted content for promotional and educational purposes, with proper credit.

QUESTIONS?

Email info@fnps.org