From 6 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29 to 6 a.m. the following day, local families will join scientists and natural historians for a BioBlitz – an inventory of animal and plant life – at Mason Farm Biological Reserve, part of the North Carolina Botanical Garden at UNC.
The BioBlitz – a joint project of the Botanical Garden and UNC’s Morehead Planetarium and Science Center – will allow researchers to assess the biodiversity of the reserve.
The 24-hour span is divided into smaller segments of time, so participants can register for one or several segments. Teams will work with scientists to collect data about the living organisms that live in the reserve and will learn to use professional research tools and techniques. Participation is free, but advance registration is encouraged.