One Year Later, Pollinator BioBlitz at Heron Pond/Heller/Carpio-Sanguinette Park in Denver

By Gretchen Wilson, PLA, ASLA, LEED AP; Louise Bordelon; and Cinceré Eades | Posted on August 4, 2020

Aug 10, 2020 5:25 PM ET

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Figure 2: Participants of all ages observed, identified and recorded their findings through the iNaturalist app, contributing to a larger body of research. Image credit: Dig Studio

Figure 3: Community members from the surrounding neighborhood came out to participate in the BioBlitz and learn about the proposed park design. Photo credit: Dig Studio

Figure 4: A central alameda (shaded promenade) and amphitheater feature pollinator-friendly plantings in conjunction with the community facilities. Photo credit: Dig Studio

Figure 5: A new connection to the South Platte trail and access to the riverfront, complete with pollinator habitat and places for people to pause and enjoy the open space. Photo credit: Dig Studio

Figure 6: Dig Studio incorporated elements of the butterfly life cycle and pollinator habitat into the painted lady butterfly-themed custom playground. Photo credit: Dig Studio and Monstrum

Originally published on OPENSpace, the official blog & podcast of NRPA

Interested in learning more about BioBlitzes? You can also sign up to host a Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz this September in your own community and receive tools to help you plan a virtual event with physical distancing in mind. If your agency signs up to host a BioBlitz during the month of September, not only will you be helping raise pollinator awareness, you will also be entered to win a $1,000 prize and one of three ScottsMiracle-Gro prize packs to help with your pollinator habitats or programs!

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One Year Later, Pollinator BioBlitz at Heron Pond/Heller/Carpio-Sanguinette Park in Denver

By Gretchen Wilson, PLA, ASLA, LEED AP; Louise Bordelon; and Cinceré Eades | Posted on August 4, 2020

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