City of Plano Parks & Rec and the Blackland Priarie Master Naturalists invite you to join us at Plano Oak Point Park for a Mothing Bioblitz this Saturday!

A Mothing BioBlitz uses UV lights to attract and record nocturnal insects.  It’s a “species snapshot” for that location and date, utilizing the iNaturalist app. We encourage attendees to record observations in this free app.

When: Saturday, June 14, 8pm – 11pm

Location:  Plano Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve, 5901 Los Rios Blvd, Plano, TX 75074, USA

Special Guest: Sam Kieschnick, Urban Biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Dress:  Routine dress code for activity in the field: Long pants, boots/close-toed shoes; long-sleeved shirts are recommended, and any attire appropriate for the weather. Master Naturalists should wear their name badges.

Bring:  Drinking water, insect repellent, and a flashlight to help you find the way back to your parked vehicle.

Logging AT/ VMS Guidance for Blackland Prairie TMN Chapter Members. Choose 1 entry (only):

·         If you’re setting up Mothing screens/blacklight equipment: Enter VH hours in: BPTMN: Public Outreach (Hours = Travel+ Time at event). Be sure to enter the event name, location, and the work done in the description box.

·         If you’re attending and conducting iNaturalist observations: Enter VH hours in: BPTMN: Blackland Prairie iNaturalist Project: TMN Field Research Hours (Hours = Travel+ Time at event). Be sure to enter event name, the location, and the work done in the description box.

·         If you’re attending and observing/learning about insects: Enter one hour AT (only) in:  AT: BPTMN: Other Pre-Approved Training. Be sure to enter the event name, location, and speaker name “BPTMN Moth Squad” in the description box.