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Here is where we post newsy things about BioBlitz! OK and biodiversity research and education.
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End of an Era
Dear BioBlitzers, I am stepping down from organizing BioBlitz! OK events. I have had an amazing time organizing BioBlitz! OK since 2008. I have loved working with…
Using Budburst
Similar to iNaturalist and eBird, Budburst is a citizen science platform designed to connect researchers with members of communities interested in contributing to ongoing phenology projects.…
Second in Webinar Series
Phenology and Climate Change Phenology is the study of the seasonal cycles of biological organisms. In this webinar we will give an overview of this seasonal…
Oliver’s Woods Volunteer Day
Saturday, April 9, 2022, 1-5 p.m. Volunteers will help mark trails, remove invasive species, and pick up litter at the Oliver’s Woods Natural Area. Oliver’s Woods…
First in Webinar Series
This month we will begin our webinar series with an brief introduction to the ecoregions of Oklahoma. Officially, Oklahoma has 12 ecoregions that includes the alligator…
Stats for Winter BioBlitz! OK 2022
Our first winter inventory is Complete! Our first winter inventory was a success! We had several firsts during this winter week of BioBlitz! OK. Our first…
Introducing the stars of the 2022 Winter Biodiversity art…
Lichens Lichens are a diverse and dynamic kind of fungi that exists in symbiosis photosynthetic algae cells. This unique symbiosis makes lichen persistent in almost all…
Get Outside!
Need some inspiration for getting outside this winter? Use our Winter BINGO sheet to motivate your exploration!
In-person activities cancelled
We are sorry to announce that the Winter Weekend Camp is cancelled. We have also decided that we will not be hosting any in-person events during…
Winter Camp Weekend Schedule
The BioBlitz! Winter Camp Weekend schedule is coming together! We have the following activities planned: Bird walks by Mark HoweryLichen ecology and identification by Sheila StrawnAnimal…
Join the Year Long Challenge!
BioBlitz! OK 2022 is going to have four seasonal inventories: winter, spring, summer, and autumn. We will recognize the effort of our dedicated BioBlitzers who contribute…
Project FeederWatch
This is my (Priscilla’s) favorite Community Science project! I have participated for over 10 years and these low-key observations of the birds in my backyard have…
New Downloadable Activities for Fall!
Check out our fall activities that you can download and do at home or at your local park. Grab a friend and head outside to explore!…
So much planned for 2022!
We are so excited about the activities we have in the works for next year! We are kicking off 2022 with our first ever Winter BioBlitz!…
A new look for a new year!
Welcome to our new website! We are excited to share all of our upcoming BioBlitz! OK information on this new platform. We will also be adding…
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About Us
The Oklahoma BioDiversity Learning Center and BioBlitz! OK are outreach projects of the Oklahoma Biological Survey. We promote the conservation, restoration, and celebration of Oklahoma’s natural biodiversity.
Priscilla Crawford (she/her/hers) is a conservation biologist and coordinates these projects. She has spent the last 20 years learning all about the natural diversity found in Oklahoma. She loves getting folks outdoors and celebrating Oklahoma’s amazing biodiversity with them!
Abby Cervenka (she/her/hers) is a senior Environmental Sustainability major in the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences at the University of Oklahoma. She has been Dr. Crawford’s assistant at the Oklahoma Biological Survey since 2020. She loves traveling around Oklahoma and working on outreach projects.
Claudia Goss (she/her/hers) is a junior the University of Oklahoma majoring in Biology. She joined Dr. Crawford as a student assistant in the spring of 2022. In her free time, Claudia loves reading and exploring parks and trails in Norman. She also spends her time cheering on other students at the university, as well as serving the Norman community as a member of the RUF/NEK Lil’ Sis organization.
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