Sunday, July 29, 2018

First ever Black River BioBlitz


On Sunday July 29th, come explore with experts and learn about the flora and fauna of both Hoyt's Landing and Muckross State Park in Springfield, Vermont​ for our first-ever Black River BioBlitz.​

FREE and family-friendly (please leave pets at home); with a suggested donation of $10 you'll receive a commemorative button and a "swag bag" to collect special items throughout the day.

Leave your car at the Park & Ride at Exit 7 off I91 and pick up the BioBlitz Shuttle, courtesy of Butler's Bus. The shuttle will run from 10 am till 3 pm between Muckross, the Park & Ride, and Hoyt's Landing and back again.

Stay for an hour or pack a lunch and stay for the day! Learn about birds, trees, ferns, mushrooms, amphibians, reptiles, flowers, insects, and so much more -- many displays will be up at both locations and experts will be on hand to introduce you to the wildlife and woodlands.

An all-day “nature-palooza,” bring your camera or smartphone, capture photos of all the flora and fauna you can find! Talk with and learn from experts on a range of topics, upload your photos to our special project page at iNaturalist.org (see handout for instructions on creating a free profile and joining the project).  Help the BRAT build an "inventory" of scientifically-confirmed species at both locations. Join the project here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/2018-black-river-bioblitz

An "early bird walk" is planned for Muckross State Park with the Ascutney Mountain Audubon Society; bring your own boat to paddle for one of the aquatic plant sessions or dragonfly excursions on the water at Hoyt's Landing. A mushroom tour at Muckross is in the works, too, and an exciting "after-dark" session at Hoyt's Landing (bring a UV flashlight if you have one, and your camera!).

Brought to you by the Black River Action Team, a volunteer-run, donation-driven watershed group focused on citizen science, hands-on projects, and educational explorations for all ages. From water quality monitoring to rain garden planting, the BRAT does it all.

Information stations @ Muckross State Park ~

Freshwater mussels, reptiles & amphibians, trees & more, fur-bearing mammals, mushrooms, birds

Information stations @ Hoyt’s Landing ~

Aquatic plants, fish, dragonflies and damselflies, aquatic insects, moths & nocturnal critters (9 p.m.)
Guided walks or paddles happen throughout the day; Muckross tours gather near shuttle stop, Hoyt’s Landing tours gather near BRAT table.

7 - 8 a.m. Bird Walk with Ascutney Mtn Audubon Society @
Muckross State Park

10:30 a.m. Mushroom Meander @ Muckross State Park

10:30 - 12 NOON Aquatic Plant Paddle #1 @ Hoyt’s Landing (BYO canoe or kayak)

Starting @ 11 a.m., join anytime Dragonfly Paddle @ Hoyt’s Landing (BYO canoe or kayak)

12:00 NOON Tree Tour #1 @ Muckross State Park

1 - 2:30 p.m. Aquatic Plant Paddle #2 @Hoyt’s Landing (BYO canoe or kayak)

2 p.m Tree Tour #2 @ Muckross State Park

9 p.m. After-dark insects with JoAnne @Hoyt’s Landing (BYO UV flashlight if you have one!)

Thanks for participating! Learn more about the BRAT at www.BlackRiverActionTeam.org and join our annual RiverSweep event, cleaning up the river on Saturday, September 8 between 8 AM and 12 Noon.

For questions, contact BRAT Director Kelly Stettner at blackrivercleanup@gmail.com or by leaving a message at (802) 738-0456. 

12 comments :

  1. It is incredible how many chipmunks there are. We don't feed the birds in the summer, but our neighbors do. I bet, in 1000 square feet, which includes some woods, there are 40 chipmunks. I see some red squirrels have made a come back. Resistant to a disease the gray ones carry. Ticks don't care what they attach to, so with these rodents come ticks.

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  2. Psssssst 3:11, those chipmunks are Russian agents infiltrating our country to subvert another Hillary attempt at the presidency.

    Just ask anybody with TRUMP Delusional Syndrome.....they'll tell you!

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    1. Don't think they are Russian. But they certainly act like Republicans, stuffing everything into their pouches that they can get their claws on. Greedy little things.

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    2. Don't worry, 10:42, Trump will find a place for them in his administration, along with all the other rodents!

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    3. If you are out on this walk you might see a skunk. Don't be confused, skunks have stripes too by are not members of the rodent family. They are weasels. Their range is quit far, with a high concentration in Washington DC one disguised with hairs of a light color and growing forward. If you find it don't grab for the hair it might come off. Fake?? I don't know but sure does stink.

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  3. No matter the topic, I continue to be amazed at how comments always "devolve" into political issues/attacks. This thread started with chipmunks, people!!!

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  4. It's called "trolling," hijacking a conversation by introducing an unrelated but incendiary topic... Makes me wonder what the motivation is.

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    1. Just out for suckers, which are more easily snagged than caught by trolling. Maybe you can catch some in the pond there or see one if you look into it.

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  5. The motivation is they have no life, and this gets them attention!

    I've noticed a couple of red squirrels around my place recently, they are cute, but destructive.

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    1. In this case (as with most) the troll is a Trump supporter. For once, Roger, you're right!

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  6. If you are lucky you might see a raccoon near the dumpster. Notice the markings around the eyes. Kind of looks like a bandit. Be careful not to get bit because the raccoon might have rabies. And if your health care has been taken away, by a raccoon looking guy from Wisconsin, then consider yourself very very unlucky.

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  7. On a calm day if you get close to the pond look down into the water. If you see a woodchuck you are lucky to be a Vermonter. Best state and people in America.

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