2026 ORTWS BioBlitz Workshop in Central Oregon (28 Aug 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Tentative Schedule

Friday, August 28
5:00–8:00 p.m.	Participant arrival and campsite setup at Indian Ford Campground
8:00–11:00 p.m.	Surveying bats with mist nets

*Saturday, August 29
6:00 a.m.	Wake up and break down camp
7:00 a.m.	Travel from Indian Ford Campground to Whychus Creek Trail
7:30 a.m.	BioBlitz begins

7:30–11:00 a.m., - Participants will rotate through three survey groups focused on amphibians, birds, and mammals. Each survey session will last approximately one hour, with 15 minutes between sessions to switch groups.

11:00–11:30 a.m. - Pack up supplies, closing remarks, and event wrap-up

*If you want to participate in the Saturday activities only, please meet at Whychus Creek trailhead (44.2351, -121.56199) at 7:30am on 8/29. Carpooling is encouraged.

Thank you for registering! We look forward to your participation. If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact kimmccune@ortws.org

For questions about the workshop contact hannah@ortws.org

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2026 ORTWS BioBlitz Workshop in Central Oregon (28 Aug 2026)