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Date and Time: July 30 at 10:00 AM
Location: Brookbanks Park, 75 Brookbanks Dr, North York, ON M3A 2T5
Event Overview:
- Activity: Participants will engage in hands-on biodiversity monitoring and environmental observation activities. The event will introduce tools like iNaturalist and Seek, and offer tips for using citizen science apps to document and share nature observations.
- Objectives: The event aims to celebrate and protect biodiversity in a changing climate by using digital mapping tools and citizen science apps. Participants will learn about EcoSpark’s GeoHub and digital mapping ideas that enhance conservation efforts, particularly for pollinators.
Details:
- Meeting Point: Near the trail at the intersection of Fenside Dr. and Brookbanks Dr. in Brookbanks Park. Parking is available at Crestwood Preparatory College across the street.
- Equipment: Participants should dress for the weather and bring a personal water bottle. Scientific equipment like binoculars will be provided by EcoSpark. Tablets or devices for photographing insects and plants are recommended but not required. The Seek app is optional for field identification.
- Virtual Option: In case of extreme weather or other issues, a virtual session will be provided at the same time. Otherwise, the event will take place rain or shine.
Additional Information: Participants are encouraged to create a free iNaturalist account and join EcoSpark’s project page to submit nature images and contribute to ecological field data.