Peter Raven, President, Missouri Botanical Garden to introduce Peter Wyse Jackson, incoming President, Missouri Botanical Garden

MAYOR SLAY TO PROCLAIM "BIOBLITZ DAY" IN ST. LOUIS!

To be held on the steps of Dennis and Judith Jones Education and Visitor Center (Forest Park Forever Building)

All welcome - please join us - no need to RSVP

Plants

(THIS TEAM IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED)

Peter Hoch, PhD. Curator-Research, Missouri Botanical Garden

Research emphasis includes systematics and evolution of Epilobium in North America.  Peter has inventoried plants from St. Louis to Pakistan. Join this team as we add the Forest Park plant species to the BioBlitz database. What is the “Flora of China?” Ask Peter who will also share a few stories from past expeditions!

Photography

(THIS TEAM IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED)

Robin Wilkleman, Photographer, St. Louis Zoo

Butterflies/Moths

(THIS TEAM IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED)

Amanda Newton, Entomologist, The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, Missouri Botanical Garden

Amanda has two bachelor degrees (Biology & Chemistry) and has volunteered for the Smithsonian Orkin Insect Zoo and the National Zoo.

Which butterflies migrate and why? Some are pests and some pollinators. A butterfly is a mainly day-flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, the butterflies and moths.   Amanda will lead this team as you meander thru Forest Park in search of our local species! How many species will we find today to add to the BioBlitz Database?"

Tree and Wildflower Identification/Forest Ecology

(THIS TEAM IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED)

Matthew Albrecht, PhD, Assistant Curator of Conservation, Biology, Center for Conservation and Sustainable Development,
Missouri Botanical Garden

Matthew’s life work includes the conservation of endangered plants in the Midwest by collecting and preserving  seeds and restoring rare plants into the wild. Seed-banking is part of his work as Garden liaison to the Center for Plant Conservation, an independent national network of 34 botanical institutions dedicated to preserving threatened plants. Join Matthew to identify ferns, trees and most anything green and growing in Forest Park.  What is Fire Ecology – find out!

Amphibian/Reptiles

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Chawna Schuette, Herpetarium Keeper, St. Louis Zoo

There are more than 7,700 species of reptiles in the world.  Find out how many live in Forest Park!  Join Chawna as you hunt for the amphibian/reptile life at Forest Park!  You will never look at your backyard the same!

Fish

(THIS TEAM IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED)

Leonard Sonnenschein, World Aquarium

Wear your water shoes or hip boots and be ready to traipse around the lakes of Forest Park.  Led by the founder of World Aquarium of St. Louis, you will net local species as we add to the BioBlitz count!

Photography

(THIS TEAM IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED)

Ray Meibaum, Photographer, St. Louis Zoo

Dragonflies

(THIS TEAM IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED)

Amber Burgett, Washington University in St. Louis

Join this ecologist on a dragonfly walk! You will ID both adult and larval dragonflies. Be prepared to wander over to the wetland area to take a look at both life stages. If it rains, Amber has some great preserved specimans to view so meet at the base tent - rain or shine!

Macro invertebrate & Water Testing Celebrate World Water Day!

(THIS TEAM IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED)

CH2M HILL Geologists, Chemists and Engineers from CH2M HILL

Join the engineers who worked on the design of the Forest Park Waterways!  Water quality testing will be in conjunction with World Water Monitoring Day where results will be added to the World Water Monitoring Day Database.  Additionally, team members will perform the Macro invertebrate study.

Herpetology

(THIS TEAM IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED)

Michael Dawson, MS, Naturalist Instructor, St. Louis Zoo
                                                                        Identification can be difficult – find out the significance of small or large scales on the head or above the eyes and teardrop-shaped spots.  Find out which snakes are helpful to ranchers and farmers.   What’s a black rat snake?  Find out on the Herp Team!

Small Mammals

(THIS TEAM IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED)

Karen Bauman, Zoological Manager - Research, Mammals (Raccoon Research), St. Louis Zoo

Join Karen at the base tent to discover the mysteries of small & medium sized mammals in Forest Park.  Listen to radio telemetry signals!  Then assist in setting the mammal “Have a Heart ®” live traps for the night. Will discuss Masters Research work in the park.  Animals found in the census will be added to Masters Research Project and BioBlitz database.  Come back early tomorrow morning for the findings.

Owl Prowl

(THIS TEAM IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED)

Mark Glenshaw, 2006 BioBlitz Citizen Scientist Awardee featured in the May issue of St. Louis Magazine.  

Mark has closely followed and documented the activities of a mated pair of Great Horned Owls since December ’05. Experienced birders enjoy the owl prowl and he will captivate novices of all ages! After the BioBlitz, you will forever be on the lookout for the Great Horned Owl in your own backyard!

Fireflies, Crickets and more!

(THIS TEAM IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED)

Amanda Newton, Entomologist, The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, Missouri Botanical Garden

Amanda has two bachelor degrees (Biology & Chemistry) and has volunteered for the Smithsonian Orkin Insect Zoo and the National Zoo.  What’s that sparkle on a summer evening?  Head out to look for the flight of the firefly (mayonnaise jars and nets optional!)  Shhh!  What else lurks in Forest Park?  Find out as we catalog Fireflies, crickets and more!

Bats

(THIS TEAM IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED)

Bree McMurray, MO Dept of Transportation and Shelly Dey, MO Dept of Conservation

Glimpse the nocturnal world of the bat with wildlife biologist and bat specialists. Shelly’s thesis at MSU was on the subject of bats.  Bree  & Shelly will hoist the netting and demonstrate how they catch, release and identify.  A BioBlitz favorite!

Small Mammals

(THIS TEAM IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED)

Karen Bauman, Zoological Manager - Research, Mammals (Raccoon Research), St. Louis Zoo

Owl Prowl - Good Morning wake-up call!

(THIS TEAM IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED)

Mark Glenshaw, 2006 BioBlitz Citizen Scientist Awardee featured in the May issue of St. Louis Magazine.  

The park is beautiful in the morning and what a treat to wake up the owl family! I wonder what time the owls wake up - ask Mark! Mark has closely followed and documented the activities of a mated pair of Great Horned Owls since December ’05. Experienced birders enjoy the owl prowl and he will captivate novices of all ages! After the BioBlitz, you will forever be on the lookout for the Great Horned Owl in your own backyard!

Butterflies, beetles and more!

(THIS TEAM IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED)

Chris Hartley, MS., Entomologist, The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly, Missouri Botanical Garden

Would you like to discover one new species – how about 16? Chris has found 16 new species of beetles. Join this leader as you discover the small wonders in Forest Park!

8:00AM – 9:00AM

Bird Walk

(THIS TEAM IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED)

Eric Jeltes, Bird Keeper, St. Louis Zoo

Eric is a very accomplished Bird Keeper and is Studbook keeper, North American Regional Studbook for Sarus Crane; Coordinator, Sarus Crane Population Management Plan; Member, Steering Committee, Gruiformes Taxon Advisory Group

The Saint Louis Zoo is home to a diverse collection of birds, from the rainforest to the desert.  What rarely flies, but will half-run, half-flutter across the water to escape predators?  Ask Eric! Learn how to identify birds by sight and sound.  After the BioBlitz, you will become an amateur birder!

Beetles

(THIS TEAM IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED)

Glen Frei, Invertebrate Keeper, St. Louis Zoo

You will be checking the pit fall traps for burying beetles on this trek! Find out about the life of decomposers and their habits! What's that rotten smell - ask Glen!

Pollinators

(THIS TEAM IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED)

Ed Spevak, Curator of Invertebrates, St. Louis Zoo

Where are all the bees? Are the bees vanishing on the sale of small cities? Will you find a bustling colony? Join Ed as you check for & collect bees and learn about the on-going survey we have in Forest Park! The diversity of native bees - ask Ed!

Native plants, ecology, insects

(THIS TEAM IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED)

Steven Buback, Park Ecologist, Forest Park Forever

Join the Park Ecologist and the Missouri Native Plant Society for an botanical exploration of some areas of Forest Park. We will be seeking some state-listed plants as well as discussing the management of urban natural areas. Steve is a leader in monitoring the restoration efforts in Forest Park and is dedicated to the good health of all habitats in the park. If you have any questions about natural areas of Forest Park, ask Steve!

Invertebrates - digging for interesting predators

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Gerardo Camilo, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Saint Louis University

Join Dr. Camilo in the hunt for leaf litter and invertrabrates. This team may lead the expeditions for finding the most species. Dr. Camilo predicts that digging on your hands & knees this team will find close to 200 species! The truth about summer bugs - ask Dr. Camilo! This team will ignite and inspire a passion for science!

Bird Walk

(THIS TEAM IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED)

Eric Jeltes, Bird Keeper, St. Louis Zoo

Eric is a very accomplished Bird Keeper and is Studbook keeper, North American Regional Studbook for Sarus Crane; Coordinator, Sarus Crane Population Management Plan; Member, Steering Committee, Gruiformes Taxon Advisory Group

The Saint Louis Zoo is home to a diverse collection of birds, from the rainforest to the desert.  What rarely flies, but will half-run, half-flutter across the water to escape predators?  Ask Eric! Learn how to identify birds by sight and sound.  After the BioBlitz, you will become an amateur birder!

Butterflies and more!

(THIS TEAM IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED)

Chris Hartley, MS., Entomologist, The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly, Missouri Botanical Garden

Would you like to discover one new species – how about 16?  Chris has found 16 new species of beetles. Join this leader as you discover the small wonders in Forest Park!

Photography

(THIS TEAM IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED)

Ray Meibaum, Photographer, St. Louis Zoo

Pollinators

(THIS TEAM IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED)

Ed Spevak, Curator of Invertebrates, St. Louis Zoo

Where are all the bees? Are bees vanishing on the scale of small cities? Will you find a bustling colony? Join Ed as you check for & collect bees and learn about the on-going survey we have in Forest Park! The diversity of native bees - ask Ed!

Plants

(THIS TEAM IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED)

Peter Hoch, PhD. Curator-Research, Missouri Botanical Garden

Research emphasis includes systematics and evolution of Epilobium in North America. Peter has inventoried plants from St. Louis to Pakistan. Join this team as we add the Forest Park plant species to the BioBlitz database. What is the “Flora of China?” Ask Peter who will also share a few stories from past expeditions!

Bird Walk

(THIS TEAM IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED)

Rick Smith, Bird Keeper, St. Louis Zoo

What makes birds the most successful animal groups on the planet – ask Rick! Unless you walk over to the zoo, you won’t find penguin’s on your tour; but you will learn about the habitat that Forest Park offers to North American Birds. Ask Rick anything you want to know about Penguins! You will set out on a Forest Park path to list all the birds that you see and hear! How many will you count? This will be a fun group to join as we close out the 24-hours of BioBlitz exploration!