Hello to everyone who has already joined the project. We have a blog post up that makes it easy for you to let people who you think might be interested know about the October BioBlitz.

Please feel free to share, copy, adapt, etc. the info at this link: https://massnrc.org/pests/blog/?p=3464

You can also grab the text below. We need as many people as possible to join the project so they will get a reminder to submit observations this October.

Massachusetts residents! Join us this October 1 through 15 for our Spot Invasive Insects BioBlitz!

This year’s event will focus on spotted lanternfly and Asian longhorned beetle. All you need to do is

1. Pick a spot where trees are growing
2. From October 1 through 15, record all the living things you see on or near those trees using the iNaturalist website.

More info, including how to register for a free iNaturalist account and what to look for, can be found over at our pest blog: https://massnrc.org/pests/blog/?p=3464

Or, point iNat users directly to the project page: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/spot-invasive-insects-a-massachusetts-bioblitz

• Jenn (questions or ideas? email me at jennifer.forman-orth@mass.gov or message me on iNat)