2026 EcoBlitz Tours
Saturday April 25th
Lot M, Binghamton Univeristy
We have an amazing lineup of tours led by naturalists and scientists exploring biodiversity at Binghamton Nature Preserve! All tours are free and open to all.
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All tours will start in the M lot at Binghamton University, with the exception of Dr. Shepherd's Spring Wildflower tour starting by the East Gym by Fuller Hollow Woods.
TOUR TIME 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Exploring Spring Wildflowers
​Hosted by Dr. Julian Shepherd
This tour will take off from Binghamton University's East Gym along the Fuller Hollow Woods. You will explore what spring has to offer from wildflowers to migrating birds.
TOUR TIME 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Bird Walk
​Hosted by Binghamton University Audubon Society
This tour will will a guided bird walk through Binghamton University's Nature Preserve.
TOUR TIME 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Vertebrate Animal Behavior
​Hosted by The Behavior Detectives
This tour will will a guided animal behavior walk through Binghamton University's Nature Preserve. Everything from identifying species to seeing why they move will be covered.
TOUR TIME 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Invertebrate Animal Behavior
​Hosted by The Behavior Detectives
This tour will will a guided animal behavior walk on invertebrates such as beetles, bees, and butterflies. Everything from identifying species to seeing why they move will be covered.
TOUR TIME 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
SPRING IN BING!
​Hosted by Cam Winzinger (Cam's magic school bus)
This tour will talk about ephemeral plants, vernal pools, tree flowers/fruits, and more!
TOUR TIME 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Herpetofauna
​Hosted by Dr. Mariah Donohue
This tour will discover the Nature Preserve's local amphibians.
TOUR TIME 8:00PM
MOTH TRAPPING
​Hosted byJoe Elias
The Grames lab will be collecting moths with light during night. Come out to see some incredible insects!