JAC Bioblitz 2026

A BioBlitz is a communal citizen-science effort to record as many species as possible, within a designated location and time period, using the iNaturalist app

Get Psyched!

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The JAC students and surrounding residents of Saint-Anne's are encouraged to join in on the fun!

Download the INaturalist app and help to further science with us.

Open Your Mind

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The objective is to connect with nature and others, while providing useful data for scientific biodiversity conservation purposes.

Just make as many iNaturalist observations as possible at JAC

No sign-up is needed to participate in the BioBlitz.

Incoming!

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April 24-27 2026

Join Us!

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John Abbott College campus & surrounding areas

iNaturalist

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Connect with Nature
Explore and share your observations from the natural world.

Download the Naturalist App

Works On All Your Devices

Install our mobile app so you can always observe, even without cell reception or wifi.

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How It Works

  1. Record your observations
  2. Share with fellow naturalists
  3. Discuss your findings

You must create an account at iNaturalist

Contribute to Science

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Every observation can contribute to biodiversity science, from the rarest butterfly to the most common backyard weed. We share your findings with scientific data repositories like the Global Biodiversity Information Facility to help scientists find and use your data. All you have to do is observe.