BioBlitz at the Fundy Trail

Ocean Week Fundy


June 6th 2025 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
St Martins, New Brunswick

Date/Time: June 6, 2025, starting at 1:00 PM
Location: Meet at Big Salmon River Interpretive Centre, Fundy Trail, New Brunswick
Age Group: Open to all ages – BioBlitz events typically welcome families, youth, and adults
Cost: Free admission for all participants
Contact: liam.brennan@unb.ca | Instagram: @biograd.society
Required App: iNaturalist – all observations must be uploaded via the app


This event is part of the Blitz the Gap 2025 initiative and is an official iNaturalist BioBlitz. The goal is to help fill biodiversity data gaps across Canada by encouraging participants to contribute observations from under-sampled regions like New Brunswick.

All observations uploaded to iNaturalist on June 6 at the Fundy Trail will be eligible.

Prizes will be awarded to participants with the most observations recorded within a 24-hour period. These contributions directly support conservation planning efforts by improving our understanding of species distribution in the region.


Physical Accessibility:
This event takes place outdoors on trails. Participants should be prepared for hiking and variable outdoor conditions.

Virtual Component:
Use of the iNaturalist app on a mobile device is required to participate. All observations must be uploaded digitally.

No registration required. For questions, contact liam.brennan@unb.ca

Organizers and Partners:
Fundy Biosphere, Fundy Trail, Blitz the Gap, Fundy Ocean Week, Biograds Society


What to Bring:

  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Water bottle
  • Hiking shoes or boots
  • Fully charged phone with the latest iNaturalist app installed
  • Charging cable and/or power bank
  • Camera (if available)

Details

Address:
Fundy Trail Parkway Interpretive Center, Fundy Trail Parkway, Saint Martins Parish, NB, Canada
Cost:Free
Format:In-Person
Category: Community Science, Interactive Event, Outdoors, Recreational Activity, Education & Interpretative Exploration
Region: Atlantic Canada
Audience: All-Ages | Tous les âges, Kids | Enfants (<13), Teens | Ados (13-19), Young Adults | Jeunes adults (19-30), Adults | Adultes (19+), Seniors | Les aîné.e.s (65+)
Accessibility: Pet Friendly, English

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