What
Bioblitz – Uncover the secrets of the garden
We know a lot about the plants we grow but what’s hiding in between the roots and stems? Help us uncover the garden’s secrets.
This 24-hour Bioblitz offers the opportunity for children and families to look into the diversity of plants and animals that live at the Wellington Botanic Garden. Scientists from around the country, Friends of the Wellington Botanic Garden and individual volunteers will help analyse the secrets of the garden. The results of the Bioblitz will be made publicly available.
We’re in a race to snapshot as many different species in the Botanic Garden as we can within 24-hours. As a super science sleuth, you’ll use iNaturalist, the latest mobile phone technology so that you can make solo discoveries. If you prefer to work in a team, our field trips will give you the upper hand with an expert leading the pack.
Join our special 150th anniversary BioBlitz and help us discover what’s really living and growing in the garden in 2019.
When and Where
3pm, 5 April – 3pm, 6 April 2019
Wellington Botanic Garden
Bioblitz public programme
Friday 5 April 2019
2.25pm Opening Ceremony at Soundshell Lawn.
3pm – 7pm: Official start and public picnic at Soundshell Lawn.
3pm – 8pm: Bioblitz HQ is open at Treehouse Visitor Centre.
8.30pm: Bioblitz Guided Walk: Titiwai – New Zealand’s Glow Worm. (More about this walk at bottom of page)
Saturday 6 April 2019
8.30am – 3.15pm: Bioblitz HQ is open at Treehouse Visitor Centre.
11am-3pm: Video Booth at Treehouse Visitor Centre Carpark.
10am – 11am: Bioblitz Guided Walk: Tiny plants that are everywhere.
12.30pm – 1:45pm: Bioblitz Guided Walk: From ground level to tree tops.
1.45pm – 2:45pm : Bioblitz Guided Walk: The Wonderful World of Weeds.
3pm: Close of the Bioblitz
How Much
Free.
Bookings are required for free guided walks. Book your spot on a FREE tour by clicking on the guided walk links in the public programme above.
You may participate in the Bioblitz without joining the walks.
You need to have a smartphone with camera and ability to upload photos and information using the iNaturalist app.
More
Wellington Gardens event page.
Eventfinda event page.
iNaturalistNZ event page.
iNaturalistNZ website and twitter @inaturalistnz
Download and install the iNaturalist app on your smartphone
Bioblitz Guided Walk: Titiwai – New Zealand’s Glow Worm
This is the only walk sold out when this page was created. A guided walk called “Glow in the dark titiwai tours – New Zealand glow worms” is also by Wellington’s Botanic Gardens on other Fridays. $6 per person and Free for children under 12. Eventfinda event with dates and tickets.