SUMMER HOLIDAY CHADDLEWOOD BIOBLITZ

FREE FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT

Join a Chaddlewood Bioblitz: Uncover the Hidden Wonders of Your Local Green Spaces

Meeting Point: Wildflower meadow and the bee subway, Chaddlewood

Calling all green fingered families and young eco- heroes! Join us for a fun and informative Chaddlewood Bioblitz, a community event for discovering the amazing biodiversity thriving in your local area, especially around the newly installed native mini-meadows, thanks to the successful Chaddlewood Bioboost Project. 

Get outside and keep the learning alive this summer holiday with our free event...here's why you should join us:

• Find hidden wildlife: Find lots of different wildlife thriving on your doorstep. From blooming plants, hidden insects and fascinating fungi, prepare to be amazed!

• Reconnect with the natural world: Get outside and enjoy your local nature space- take some time to take in its sights and sounds!

• Meet new people in your neighbourhood: Join fellow nature lovers, families and citizen scientists to find out more about local wildlife. Share your passion for nature and make new friends.

• Open to everyone! : No plant or wildlife knowledge is needed! Our experienced team will guide you through the identification process, making this a fun and educational experience for everyone. All you need is a smart phone! - we can provide a tablet or plant ID book for those who do not want/or wish to use a smartphone.

• Contribute to research efforts: The data we collect together will help us to understand our city’s wildlife better and inform future work around how to improve these nature spaces

More than just a fun day out!

You'll be getting involved in:

• Collecting valuable nature data: This data is key to unlocking the secrets of our local wildlife and plant life. With this information, we can create even more amazing nature spaces in the future!

• Artificial Intelligence (‘AI’)-powered species identification: Pollenize uses cloud-based technology and AI, alongside expert input, to identify the maximum number of species possible.

• ‘Floradex’ biodiversity tracking: Information gathered is then fed into a powerful data tool developed by Pollenize and the University of Plymouth, Floradex. This AI-powered platform analyses land data and suggests the best plants to put in a space to make it the best it can be for wildlife.

Bioblitzes are not only great for mental and physical well-being, but also provide crucial support for Pollenize's mission to restore biodiversity in urban areas like Chaddlewood and beyond.

1 hour sessions:
Our team will be available on site between 10am and 1pm to help and guide you! Choose a one-hour time slot that suits you:
- 10am-11am
- 11am-12pm
- 12pm-1pm

Join the project: You will need to download the FREE iNaturalist app and join the 'Chaddlewood Bioboost' project - this is how Pollenize will collect the biodiversity data from attendees. Here are some step by step instructions to help you, or watch the video tutorial below...

Health and safety:

• Please dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear! If it’s hot make sure to bring sunscreen and water. Stay hydrated and wear a cap if you have one.

• Stay within the site boundary, and watch your footing for uneven terrain

• Pollenize will be providing hi vis jackets, please keep these on during the event and make sure you know who the first aider is

• Don’t handle insects or plants that you’re not familiar with

• Keep track of time, and remember to meet back at the designated check-point at the end of the event (usually the event flag

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