Diario del proyecto Alaska Botany Bioblitz 2022

Thanks to all who joined the 2022 Alaska Botany Bioblitz, contributing 11,000+ plant observations, and especially to member Khalil English of Juneau who proposed this fun event. The following prize winners were announced at the Aug. 15 virtual finale. Congratulations!

Overall winner: Glenn Brown of Anchorage

Most observations: Kerri Lathrop of Chugiak

Widest geographic extent of observations: Ming Stephens of Anchorage

Most identifications: Matt Goff of Sitka

Most individual species: Kerri Lathrop

Best photo: Anne Ruggles of Fairbanks (https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125544618)

Join the Alaska Native Plant Society for a virtual finale of the 2022 Alaska Botany Bioblitz! We'll provide an overview of the results, and you'll have a chance to share a quick story about your bioblitz experience.

We'll also announce the winners of the prize categories. Prizes will be awarded to the individuals with the most observations, the widest geographic extent of observations, the greatest number of identifications, the most individual species, and the best research grade photo. You do not need to attend the virtual finale to be awarded a prize. However, to be awarded a prize you need to be a member of the project in iNaturalist. Note that prizes will be based on the original July 1-15 bioblitz dates.

The deadline for identifications is Sunday August 14. The virtual finale will be held on MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2022 AT 7 PM – 8 PM ADST via Google Meet. Request the meeting link for the finale from ak-botany-bioblitz-2022@aknps.org.

Hi all, the 2022 Alaska Botany Bioblitz has come to an end. Collectively we logged over 10,000 observations! Awesome job everyone! Note that the deadline to upload your observations to this project is August 1 at 11:59 pm ADST. However, we still need experts to provide identifications for as many observations as possible. We will soon be announcing the date for the virtual finale at which we'll announce the winners of the prize categories. Thanks to all those who participated in the 2022 Alaska Botany Bioblitz!

Hi all, today, July 15, is the deadline for observations to qualify for awards. Note that you have until August 1 to upload your observations to iNaturalist. After that we'll pull the data from the July 1-15 observation period and starting evaluating for awards.

Hello Bioblitzers!

We are extending the observation period to accommodate a request from the scientific community, but eligibility for prizes will remain based on the original observation period ending July 15.

Hi AK Botany Blitzers!

We just achieved 1000 observations, and in only 72 hours! Keep up the good work. Let's go for another 1000 observations!

Hi all! We're just over 24 hours into the Alaska Botany Bioblitz and we already have 154 observations of 113 species that span from the coastal rainforests of southeast Alaska, north across the boreal forest, to the Arctic tundra of the North Slope! Nice work! Keep those observations rolling! Have fun and be safe!

Hi all, the 2022 Alaska Botany Bioblitz has begun! Have fun out there taking in the amazing diversity of plants across Alaska! If you have haven't joined the project yet, no problem. You can join any time between now and August 1.

To be eligible for prizes you must join the project in iNaturalist. To join the project go to the project page (https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/alaska-botany-bioblitz), click on “Join this Project” in the top righthand corner, and follow the steps as prompted. Once you have joined the project, it will show up under “Projects” on the top navigation bar whenever you are logged in.

If you have questions please contact ak-botany-bioblitz-2022@aknps.org.

Join the Alaska Native Plant Society for a virtual kickoff of the 2022 Alaska Botany Bioblitz! Learn about the bioblitz, connect with other participants, and ask questions during our 1-hour webinar.

The webinar will be held on THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2022 AT 7 PM – 8 PM ADST via Google Meet. Request the meeting link from ak-botany-bioblitz-2022@aknps.org.

The purpose of the Alaska Botany Bioblitz is to record as many observations of plants in Alaska as possible via iNaturalist during the first two weeks of July. Prizes will be awarded.

Want to participate in the Alaska Botany Bioblitz but need some guidance on using iNaturalist? Join the Alaska Native Plant Society for a free educational webinar on June 15, 7-8 pm AKDT.

During the one-hour webinar, Aaron Wells will describe how to use iNaturalist to share observations, provide identifications, and participate in local research projects. Email ak-botany-bioblitz-2022@aknps.org for the meeting link.