Volunteer Opportunity: Texas Pollinator BioBlitz 2026
October 16 - November 1
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The 11th Annual Texas Pollinator BioBlitz returns in October. Mark your calendars now and get ready for some photographic fun and the opportunity to contribute to community science!
Dates: October 16 – November 1, 2026
Join the fun:
- All ages and abilities are encouraged to find pollinators and nectar-producing plants and take photos to share with friends and your local community!
- Find events to attend near you (please note: new events added regularly) by using our online events calendar. You may also submit your events if your site is hosting an event this fall.
- Post your pollinator photos during the event to your own Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook accounts (use #TxPollinators).
Follow the 2026 Texas Pollinator BioBlitz event on Facebook to see daily challenges, links of interest, share your own photos, and more! - Be a part of community science! Add pollinator and flowering plant photos to iNaturalist during the event dates to be included in the 2026 Texas Pollinator BioBlitz iNaturalist project.
Whether you enjoy viewing pollinator photos, honing your photography skills, learning more about pollinators in Texas, or taking part in community science, we’ll have something for you!
For more information and to register, click here: https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/bioblitz