Location: Melton Hill Dam Reservation
Time: 9 AM to 4 PM
Leaders: Staff of Discover Life in America and Attending Scientists
Directions: Take exit 364 on Interstate 40, proceed north approximately .7 mile toward Oak Ridge, and turn east into the Melton Hill Dam Reservation.
About Melton Hill: This preserved land is located on the TVA Melton Hill Dam Reservation, and includes both inland and riparian habitat.
Event Details: No experience is necessary. Participants will survey birds, butterflies and plants using nets and provided collection and preservation equipment. Experts will be on hand to train participants and identify species.
For the event, participants should:
- Bring food and water for the day (we will be in a place where there are no stores or restaurants).
- Dress for being outside and for whatever weather might arise.
- Download the iNaturalist application on your phone or smart device. This app will be used to document species, information and locations.
- Wear and bring sunscreen.
Join a BioBlitz, help inventory TVA public lands.
TVA and Discover Life in America are partnering to engage people in a biological inventory of TVA’s public lands using a bioblitz format.
These ‘BioBlitzes’ will be open to the public and will highlight field collection, specimen identification and education sessions on birds, butterflies and plants.
“These biological inventory events offer an opportunity to learn more about the biodiversity that surrounds us in our backyards and on public lands,” said Todd Witcher, Executive Director of Discover Life in America. “By collecting species occurrence data, these BioBlitzes will help TVA better manage natural areas while raising awareness of the wonderful biodiversity that exists all around.”
BioBlitzes are family friendly and offer opportunities for the public to have hands-on experiences and interactions with scientists, wildlife and the community at large. Anyone interested in Wildlife, Biology, Citizen Science, Biodiversity and getting outside are encouraged to participate.
Advance registration is required. Please click the above link to register for this event.
