Presented by WRWAC

What: Bio Blitz Morris Nature Festival is an educational and county-wide program to raise awareness for the Whippany River Watershed and the environment by focusing on environmental fun, education, stewardship and community building. This is WRWAC’s 2nd annual BioBlitz and we will be adding events, programs, sponsors as the event approaches. If you wish to contribute to our inaugural BioBlitz, please contact us as we are seeking sponsors, exhibitors and people who can run BioBlitz activities.

More Information? – Contact Alison Deeb at facilitator@wrwac.org.

When: Saturday, June 4, 2022, 10:00 am to 4:00pm

Where: Lewis Morris County Park, Russ Myers Recreational Area, Mendham, NJ

Schedule of Activities: Fun for the whole family! Something for everyone! Activities include The public is invited to come and learn about conservation and how to preserve, protect and maintain the environment. This year’s event will include free, family-friendly activities such as nature walks and stream assessments. There will also be an American BBQ All-You-Can-Eat for only $15/person. (subject to change):

• 10:00 AM 10:10 AM Welcome Base Camp Siva Jonnada, WRWAC Chair
• 10:00 AM 4:00 PM MCMUA Expo tent MCMUA
• 10:00 AM 4:00 PM Sewa International Expo tent Sewa International
• 10:15 AM 10:45 AM iNaturalist, uNaturalist Base Camp David Walker, Montclair State University
• 10:15 AM 11:00 AM Bird Walk  Meetup Tent Wild Birds Unlimited of Denville
• 10:30 AM 12:00 PM Stream Assessment Activity Meetup Tent Brigid Atkins, WRWAC Intern
• 10:30 AM 12:00 PM Macroinvertabrates Workshop Meetup Tent Paul Signore & Stevie Ader, AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassadors
• 10:45 AM 11:30 AM Enviroscape Demo Base Camp Megan Schupsky, AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassador
• 10:45 AM 11:45 AM Invasive Species ID Tour Meetup Tent Mike Van Clef, Invasive Species Strike Team
• 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Eyes of the Wild Display/Demo Program Tent Eyes of the Wild
• 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Free Form Forest Walk-n-Learn Meetup Tent David Walker, Montclair State University
• 11:00 AM 3:00 PM Roaming Entertainment Activity Grand Falloons
• 11:15 AM 11:45 AM Bird Walk Findings Base Camp Wild Birds Unlimited of Denville
• 12:00 PM 2:00 PM Lunch Base Camp American BBQ ($15 All-You-Can Eat)
• 12:15 PM 1:00 PM Jersey Friendly Yards Program Tent Megan Schupsky, AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassador
• 1:15 PM 1:45 PM The Garden (of Edem’s) State Meetup Tent David Walker, Montclair State University
• 1:30 PM 3:15 PM Stream Assessment Activity Meetup Tent Brigid Atkins, WRWAC Intern
• 1:30 PM 3:15 PM Macroinvertabrates Workshop Meetup Tent Paul Signore & Stevie Ader, AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassadors
• 1:45 PM 2:45 PM Invasive Species Tour Meetup Tent Mike Van Clef, Invasive Species Strike Team
• 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Eco-Friendly Glassmaking Base Camp Glassworks Studio
• 2:00 PM 3:00 PM Touch Tank Aquatic Exhibit Expo tent Jenk’s Aquarium
• 2:15 PM 3:00 PM Enviroscape Demo Base Camp Megan Schupsky, AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassador
• 2:15 PM 2:45 PM iNaturalist, uNaturalist Program Tent David Walker, Montclair State University
• 3:00 PM 4:00 PM WRWAC Presentation Program Tent Siva Jonnada, WRWAC Chair
• 3:00 PM 4:00 PM Free Form Forest Walk-n-Learn Meetup Tent David Walker, Montclair State University

Documents and Forms

Advice From a River

Go with the flow

Go around obstacles

Slow down and meander

Stay current

Beauty is in the journey

Ilan Shamir

Supporters and Sponsors

Our list of sponsors is growing! Join our list of sponsors for this free and new environmental educational event in Lewis Morris County Park on June 4, 2022! Individual and business sponsor levels vary and range from $100 to $2,500.

Individual Sponsors:  Support the Whippany Watershed by being a “Nature Lover” for $100, “Stream Advocate” for $250, “Blitz Chieftain” for $500 a “Environmental Steward” for $1,000, or a “River Champion” for $2,500. For more information about corporate sponsorship levels and benefits, please see our sponsor form.

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