Similar to a Bioblitz, an EcoBlitz is a community-science effort to make as many environmental observations (e.g., record species present, measure temperature or water quality) within a designated location and time period as possible. This event is unique in that it emphasizes the Center for Integrated Watershed Studies' interdisciplinary nature by collecting data on plant, animal and fungi species, but also geological and environmental toxicological data, such as soil moisture, organic matter content, pH, conductivity, and nitrogen. You can read more about what a BioBlitz is here: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/bioblitz/https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/bioblitz%252Bguide

The 2026 Fall EcoBlitz will be from September 21, 2026 - October 9, 2026

There is no kickoff event for the Fall. Stay tuned for Spring 2027!

The 2026 Annual EcoBlitz is open to the public, including members of the local community and people associated with the university (students, faculty, staff, alumni, family, friends). See our tabling page for this year's tables. The EcoBlitz is family friendly and children are encourage to participate with parental supervision.

Yes! We will be giving away various prizes for the winners of the following categories:Most number of observations on the 2026 EcoBlitz iNaturalist ProjectMost number of unique species on the 2026 EcoBlitz iNaturalist ProjectCoolest observation of a plant or fungiCoolest observation of an invertebrate (insects, arachnids, gastropods, etc.)Coolest observation of a vertebrate (birds, amphibians, etc.)

In order to be in the running for an observation-based prize, your observations on iNaturalist need to be submitted between Sep 21, 2026 - Oct 9, 2026 and located on Binghamton property (campus, the Nature Preserve, and Nuthatch Hollow). We will announce winners at the conclusion of the EcoBlitz!