Join the 2025 NPSNJ BioBlitz: Celebrate Native Plant Month in New Jersey!
This April, the Native Plant Society of New Jersey (NPSNJ) invites you to participate in our annual BioBlitz. Together, we’ll document the diverse plant life across the state.
What is a BioBlitz?
A BioBlitz is a collaborative effort to record as many species as possible within a specific area and time frame. Our focus is on New Jersey’s native and non-native plants throughout April 2025.
How to Participate:
Join iNaturalist:
- Sign up at iNaturalist.org.
- Familiarize yourself with the platform by exploring its features.
Join the Project:
- Search for “Native Plant Month 2025 – NJ” on iNaturalist or go to this link.
- Join the project to contribute your observations.
Document Plants:
- Throughout April, photograph plants in your area—parks, backyards, or any natural setting.
- Upload your observations to iNaturalist and add them to the project.
Why Participate?
Your contributions help scientists and conservationists understand plant distribution and biodiversity in New Jersey. It’s a chance to connect with nature and support conservation efforts.
Friendly Competition
Compete with your family, friends, and other NPSNJ members to see who can get the most observations, and the most observations of unique species.
Resources:
- iNaturalist Tutorial: Learn how to make observations using the iNaturalist mobile app.
- What is a BioBlitz?: Discover what a BioBlitz entails and how you can contribute in this video from the Los Angeles Museum of Natural History.
Safety Tips:
- Be cautious of ticks and other wildlife.
- If documenting endangered species or private locations, use the “obscure” feature to protect their exact locations.
Chrysler Herbarium Spring 2025 Personal Bioblitz
As NPSNJ members, you are also welcome to join the Spring 2025 Rutgers Personal Bioblitz which runs from March 1 to May 15. Whereas NPSNJ’s April Bioblitz is only for New Jersey, the Rutgers Personal Bioblitz cover the whole world. See here for more information.
Let’s make both BioBlitzs (BioBlitzen?) a success by capturing the rich plant life of New Jersey. Happy observing!