12/6/2025 - Bioblitz Docents Needed - Bioblitz @ Spreckels

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Description

We are seeking 4 docents to help as bioblitz support at a Spreckels Bioblitz (especially ones versed in plants or animals!)!

This program is held in partnership with our partners at Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful & POST. 

Quick Details

Date: December 6, 2025

Shift Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Program time (when the public will be there): 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Location: Spreckels Hill

Shift Description

  • Docents will be providing support and knowledge throughout the bioblitz process
  • Should be confident in leading small groups (you will receive an overview of iNaturalist before the public arrive). Our partners will also have docents attending - it will be a great collab!
  • From our partners: we will have various docents that are knowledgeable in various topics (e.g. birds, plants, insects, etc.) who will lead small groups of volunteers/p[articipants and provide education on their specific topic as well as help guide volunteers/participants in how to see/view different species. Observations will be recorded using iNaturalist.

Not sure, but interested? Reach out to Mel and she can help answer your questions and/or fill in any holes: msarmento@openspaceauthority.org

Program Description

We will be participating in a bioblitz at Spreckels Hill: discovering, observing, and reporting species that we find.

Details

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Location

Get Connected Icon Spreckels Hill
Gate coordinates: 37.19543650825342, -121.73467095895401
San Jose, CA  95037