Sat, Sep 28
|Eddie Souza Community Garden
BioBlitz 2024
Become a citizen scientists and help document the abundant insects, plants and wildlife in a Santa Clara Community Garden
Time & Location
Sep 28, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Eddie Souza Community Garden, 2380 Monroe St, Santa Clara, CA 95051, USA
About the event
The Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a BioBlitz’s on September 28, from 9:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. at Everett N. Eddie Souza Park & Community Garden as part of the National Parks for Pollinators campaign, which is aimed at raising public awareness about the importance of pollinators and positioning parks as national leaders in advancing pollinator health and native habitat.
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. A BioBlitz is an event where community members work with park staff to create a snapshot of the variety of wildlife that can be found…