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Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation to Participate in 'Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz'

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Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation to Participate in 'Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz'

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Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation is participating in the national Parks for Pollinators campaign, which is aimed at raising public awareness about the importance of pollinators and the role parks play in advancing pollinator health and native habitat. Organized by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation​, the Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz event is held during September.

Pollinators are a vital component of our ecosystem, and an essential link to the world’s food supply. According to the White House’s Pollinators Health Task Force, during the last 30 years, the United States has seen a steady decline of pollinators (such as bees, bats and butterflies) at an alarming rate of 30 percent annually — making it vital to take action on pollinator protection. 

To learn more about Parks for Pollinators, visit www.nrpa.org/parks4pollinators. To learn more about NRPA, visit www.nrpa.org.   

What is a BioBlitz?
An event that focuses on finding and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time to create a snapshot of an area’s biodiversity.

How do YOU participate with us?
- Download the iNaturalist app on your smartphone and from the app, join our project (at Parks for Pollinators 2022: Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation)

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- Go to the iNaturalist website on your desktop computer and from the website, join our project (at Parks for Pollinators 2022: Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation)

Other BioBlitz activities
Nature Adventure Journal - This unique journal lets kids of all ages complete outdoor- and nature-related activities that can be done anywhere – in parks, beaches, neighborhoods, even in their backyards.

• September Programs at PBC Nature Centers​ - Okeeheelee Nature Center, Daggerwing Nature Center, Green Cay Nature Center​
• September Programs at Riverbend Park​

Share your BioBlitz activity results with us! Send your photos and stories to us in a Facebook, Instagram or Twitter​ message (follow us @pbcparks) or by email to pbcparks@pbcgov.org and we'll feature your photos and stories on our social media!

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