Hontoon Island BioBlitz 2025
BioBlitz @ Hontoon Island State Park with an interpretive program focused on Identification.

In-Person Event
located at Hontoon Island State Park

Event Address:

2309 River Ridge Road
Deland , FL 32720
United States

Directions to this event
Adam Hull
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Park Services Specialist
(386) 804-5298
Event details

🌿 Hontoon Island BioBlitz 2025 🌿
πŸ“ Hontoon Island State Park & St. Johns River Waters
πŸ—“οΈ Saturday, September 27, 2025

Get ready for hours of adventure, discovery, and biodiversity! The Hontoon Island BioBlitz 2025 invites experienced naturalists, biologists, and passionate species-spotters to join forces in documenting the incredible diversity of plants, animals, fungi, and more that call Hontoon Island State Park and the surrounding waters home. This is your chance to explore every corner of this unique ecosystem and contribute valuable data to the scientific community.

✨ For Families & Young Explorers
On Saturday, September 27, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, bring the whole family for a special interpretive program! Kids and nature lovers of all ages can dive into hands-on activities, guided nature walks, and the thrill of putting names to the wild things you see. Learn how to use the iNaturalist app, practice real-world identification skills, and discover how YOU can be a community scientist.

πŸ“± iNaturalist Training Table
Stop by anytime during the interpretive program to get one-on-one help with the iNaturalist app. Whether it’s your first observation or your hundredth, we’ll make sure you’re ready to document discoveries like a pro.

🚢 Guided Nature Walk
Join us on a fun, family-friendly walk through the park, using iNaturalist to identify plants, animals, and everything in between while learning tricks of the trade for spotting species.

Whether you’re a seasoned expert or a curious beginner, the Hontoon Island BioBlitz 2025 is your chance to connect with nature, sharpen your skills, and be part of a living snapshot of biodiversity. 🌎🐾🌱

Learn more at: www.inaturalist.org/projects/hontoon-island-bioblitz-2025

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Adult
Youth
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Estimated Number of Participants
100
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