Bio Bliss

IT encourages volunteering—especially if it's for our organization—so come help us take a species inventory of Rock Creek Park this weekend. The 24-hour BioBlitz—hosted by National Geographic and the National Parks Service—will bring together leading scientists (including E.O. Wilson), naturalists, and volunteers of all ages in an attempt to better understand, appreciate, and protect the biological diversity of the 1,783-acre park. Aside from collecting bugs and wildflowers, attendees may also listen to talks by experts, visit displays, and participate in a variety of children's activities. Personally, IT hopes to wade in the creek to find fish and catch bats with nets at night.

Can't make it to D.C. this weekend? National Geographic plans to sponsor a BioBlitz every year in a different city for the next nine years. We'll keep you posted.