BioBlitz Resources

Here are helpful resources for the event. We will continually update and improve these documents and web links.

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BioBlitzer Updates
These are important, periodic updates we've been sending to registered BioBlitzers.

• Update No. 4: BioBlitzer Registration Packet - This is a critical update posted July 7. It includes two downloads:
  • Information Letter, Schedule, Participants List (290K PDF)
  • Updated BioBlitz Site Map (225K PDF)
• Update No. 3: Critical New Info
• Update No. 2: How It Works
• Update No. 1: Introduction

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Loding and Camping for BioBlitzers
Our Accommodations Page suggests parks, campgrounds, motels and inns near Montpelier.

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Taxon Leaders
These are the folks who coordinate the surveying for particular groups of organisms - birds, bees, bryophytes, etc. Newly registered BioBlitzers will want to contact their respective taxon leaders for instructions. Here's the most current Taxon Leader List.

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Maps
These maps will help you plan where to survey. They should be of particular help to Taxon Leaders organizing survey work among their crews of BioBlitzers. We continue to improve our maps - and will have hard copies (and giant versions) available when BioBlitzers check in on July 11 or 12.

• General Site Map (225K PDF) - This is a general map of roads, water, and key public and private lands for the BioBlitz.
• Hubbard Park (280K PDF) - An important map of Montpelier's upland city park.
• North Branch Park (280K PDF) - An important map of city parkland along the North Branch of the Winooski River.
• Montpelier Topographic Map (870K PDF) - Based on a USGS 1:24,000 topographic map.
• Montpelier Ortho Photo Map (3.7M PDF) - Digital ortho photo view of Montpelier.
• Montpelier Natural Community Map (789K PDF) - A better version with latitude and longitude is on the way.
• Montpelier Natural Community Inventory Report (2.5M PDF) - Assessment of the city's natural communities.

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Other Resources

• BioBlitz Flyer - A one-page PDF (145K) describing the BioBlitz
• Responsible Surveying Techniques (15K PDF) - Required reading for every BioBlitzer
• Species Reporting Form(100K PDF) - Use this form to compile data in the field.
• Liability Release Form - Every registered BioBlitzer must print, sign and submit this form.
• City of Montpelier Web Site