California State Parks Week 2024: Tomales Bay Bioblitz
Adventure through ancient Bishop Pine groves, sheltered, no surf beaches, and coastal bluffs to seek as many species as you can!
Date and time
Location
Tomales Bay State Park
1100 Pierce Point Road Inverness, CA 94937Agenda
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Bioblitz Check-In and Informational Briefing
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Bioblitz In Progress
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Participants return back to Vista Point Picnic Area for uploading/final FAQ's
About this event
- 4 hours
Join us in celebrating the third annual California State Parks Week with a bioblitz in Tomales Bay State Park! Adventure through ancient Bishop Pine groves, sheltered beaches, and coastal bluffs to seek and submit as many species as you can!
Bioblitzes are a great way to celebrate biodiversity in our parks and can be very useful for parks staff in determining overall species counts in an ecosystem or area. Participants should expect to spend the day hiking through the park, and should dress appropriately for weather, wear sturdy shoes, and pack snacks/lunch, as food will not be provided. After the Bioblitz, participants can return to the Vista Point picnic area to complete their uploads, as service is limited in the park.
To get to the Vista Point parking lot, continue on the main road for a little more than a quarter mile past the pay station at the entrance to the park. Entrance to the Vista Point parking area will be up the hill, past the Heart’s Desire Beach parking area. Plan to meet staff in the picnic area, for check in and more information on the uploading process.
Interested? Make sure you "join the project" on iNaturalist before you arrive, as service is limited in the park. See you there!
California State Parks Week 2024: Tomales Bay Bioblitz · iNaturalist
Frequently asked questions
Follow this link to iNaturalist to join the Tomales Bay 2024 Bioblitz: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/california-state-parks-week-2024-tomales-bay-bioblitz .( *if you do not have an account, you will need to set one up then return to the link to access the project in iNaturalist.)Click "join!"
Prepare for lots of hiking. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, snacks/lunch, and sunscreen. Participants should dress accordingly for weather, and bring a device such as a phone, tablet, or camera to capture pictures of species in the park.
Yes. Regular day use/parking fees apply for this event. ($8.00 per vehicle)
Dogs are allowed in the park, but must observe "paws on pavement" rules. Therefore, dogs can be on leash, in the Heart's Desire parking lot, Vista Point Picnic Area lot, and on paved roads in the park. Dogs are not allowed on trails.