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.

Choose a bulletin board or wall space and title it Neighborhood BioBlitz: What Did You Observe This Week?

Provide basic supplies so patrons can share what they see around town. Kids may draw, teens and adults may pin printed photos, sightings or notes.

A small sign invites patrons to learn more or upload sightings using iNaturalist. QR codes offer optional entry points for anyone interested in exploring species or contributing observations.

Consider the following QR Code links:

A small section can feature several species observed often in your region recently to highlight local ecological patterns.

Rotate simple, seasonal prompts to keep the board engaging and relevant throughout the year.