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About the BioBlitz Event

Please read the following essential information regarding this year's BioBlitz. Visit the CREC Press Release of the BioBlitz here. We hope to see you there! Please visit the BioBlitz photo pages from the links below:

As of 7:39 PM - June 3rd, 2005 (Assorted fish, invasives, and plant collections)

As of 9:55 PM - June 3rd, 2005 (Flowers, Pond Study, and Science Hall Pictures)

As of 7:18 AM - June 4th, 2005 (DEP Shocking boat, Illustration Class, and blacklight insect catching)

As of 8:15 AM - June 4th, 2005 (Identifing Organisms)

More Coming Soon! Make sure that you check the site continuously from 10 AM to 3 PM for more photos

For species and organisms found at the BioBlitz please visit Dr. Lewis' Species Gallery above, or by clicking here.

General Information:

What

One of the largest science events in Connecticut. This free event is part contest, part festival, part educational event, and part scientific endeavor. Scientists and students will race to see how many species of life they can identify in just 24 hours in the 2.5-mile radius around the CREC Two Rivers Magnet Middle School.

 

Who

More than 100 renowned scientists are coming, 30 students are participating as junior scientists, and the public is welcome on Saturday, June 4.

 

Where

CREC Two Rivers Magnet Middle School, 337 East River Drive, East Hartford, CT. Need directions?

 

When

Begins Friday, June 3rd at 3pm; public is invited to attend Saturday, June 4 from 10am to 3pm. View our schedule of events.

 

Why

To educate the public about biodiversity and the world around them.

 

Sponsors

OR&L Facility Management, Town of East Hartford

 

O,R&L