The Neighborhood BioBlitz Board is a simple, collaborative display where patrons share sightings from their neighborhoods, backyards, local parks, or library grounds. It creates a community-generated snapshot of local biodiversity while quietly introducing patrons to iNaturalist.

The board is entirely self-guided. Staff only need to refill cards, print occasional iNaturalist sightings, and tidy the board. The community provides the content through drawings, notes, and shared observations.

Because patrons continually refresh the board with their discoveries, the display builds local engagement, encourages everyday observation, and naturally promotes citizen science without requiring staff instruction.

This passive program features a public display titled “Neighborhood BioBlitz: What Did You Observe This Week?” Patrons of all ages can add drawings, notes, photos, or sightings. Staff provide simple supplies and refresh materials occasionally, but community members generate the content.

 Encourage everyday observation and curiosity about local species

 Build community awareness of local biodiversity

 Introduce patrons to iNaturalist in a low-pressure and engaging way

 Support creative expression through drawings, notes, and photos

Families, kids, teens, adults, and anyone interested in nature or community displays.