The Entomological Society of British Columbia and UBC’s Malcolm Knapp Research Forest invite you to participate in an Insect BioBlitz event at Malcolm Knapp Research Forest. Synergy Semiochemicals will also be attending the BioBlitz with insect traps and a display of pinned insects collected from Malcolm Knapp Research Forest!
Where: Malcolm Knapp Research Forest, Maple Ridge, British Columbia. See map for the designated survey area. Parking is available at the main entrance to the Research Forest. Directions are available at: https://www.mkrf.forestry.ubc.ca/about/directions/
When: 9 AM–6 PM on Saturday July 5th and Sunday July 6th, 2025. Observers may participate for any amount of time during the event hours. Members of ESBC will be volunteering at the outreach table from 9AM–3PM Saturday and Sunday to provide help with iNaturalist and insect identifications, hand out maps, and sell fun merchandise.
How: Participants join the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest Insect BioBlitz iNaturalist project and upload observations of insects and other arthropods. Observations can include photographs and sound recordings, and documentation of collected specimens (depending upon individual knowledge and capacity). Qualified iNaturalist identifiers are encouraged to participate.
You can also come see how Synergy’s insect traps work (set-up Saturday morning) and see what interesting insects they catch (catches will be greatest on Sunday). Synergy is also planning to hold a contest (t-shirt prizes!) for those who can track down specific sets of insects. Come see us at the ESBC or Synergy outreach table for contest details!
Please direct any inquiries about this event to Debra Wertman. We look forward to seeing you at the BioBlitz!