Great Basin BioBlitz
From some of Nevada’s tallest peaks to one of the most unusual underground cave systems in the West, Great Basin National Park is a land of extremes. The annual Great Basin BioBlitz invites visitors to explore that biodiversity alongside park staff, ecologists, and other citizen scientists during a hands-on weekend of discovery.
Help park experts document plants, wildlife, and wild places during this citizen-science event at Great Basin National Park.
Each year, Great Basin BioBlitz focuses on a different plant or animal group, giving participants a closer look at the species and habitats that make Nevada’s only national park so remarkable. Past BioBlitz events have studied bumblebees, forest health, cave life, bats, lichens, and more, all while adding useful observations to the park’s growing biodiversity record.
The schedule includes afternoon talks about tree species and distributions, field hikes through different park drainages, and a final-morning gathering to share what participants learned.
Participants should register ahead of time through the National Park Service registration form. Free camping is available for participants at Grey Cliffs Campground. Visitors planning a longer stay can also explore the park’s many campgrounds. Check the Great Basin BioBlitz page for current schedule details, registration information, and event updates.
