Photo by Lindsey Flicker

About This Event

Maria Wesserle of Four Season Foraging will lead plant identification walks during the morning and afternoon sessions of the Lake Hiawatha Summer 2026 BioBlitz! We are so excited to work together to explore and record the biodiversity of this beautiful lake and the park around it.

A general overview of the schedule of the day is as follows:

Early morning birding 7:30 AM - 9 AM

Morning session 9:15-12:15

• Block A: 9:15 - 10:40

• Block B: 10:50-12:15

Lunch 12:15- 1 PM

Afternoon session 1 - 4 PM

• Block C: 1-2:25 PM

• Block D: 2:35-4 PM

Feel free to sign up for as much or as little of the day makes sense for you! You may choose one survey group per block, up to two per morning/afternoon session. If you choose to sign up for both the morning and afternoon sessions, a light lunch will be provided to you in between the sessions.

What is a BioBlitz?

These volunteer community science events bring people together to discover and identify as many species as possible at a specific location and over a defined time period. BioBlitzes are a fun way to collect valuable data and a collaborative effort among local scientists, naturalists, park lovers, park staff, and partner organizations.

Come out and volunteer at a BioBlitz event and explore the biodiversity in your local parks!

Please note that this event does not involve foraging. It is focused on plant identification.

Registration

This event is being held in partnership with Minneapolis Parks and Rec. Please register on their JotForm.

Free and open to the public.