Come join us at Batiquitos Lagoon on Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28 for a bio blitz! We will have an information table at the trailhead on Gabbiano Lane and guides along the trail from 9–11 a.m. and 2–4 p.m. on both days.

This is a citizen science project to collect biodiversity data for environmental management and conservation. You take pictures of nature such as plants, birds, and other animals using the iNaturalist app. The app will help you identify the image and once confirmed, will document the number of species we find. It’s as easy as that!

Some Tips To Help You Prepare

• You will need a smartphone for this event.
• Download the iNaturalist app on your phone.
• Watch the YouTube tutorial: "Become a Citizen Scientist! How To Use iNaturalist."
• Practice using the iNaturalist app prior to the event.
• Wear protective clothing, such as a hat, tennis or hiking shoes and wear sunscreen.
• Please bring your own reusable water bottle, to minimize single-use plastics.
• Please be aware that it is nesting season, so stay on the trails and do not touch or disturb plants, animals or habitats.

The Nature Center is located towards the west end of the trailhead at 7380 Gabbiano Lane, Carlsbad Ca. Parking is available on the street. We have a public bathroom and water available in the Nature Center. We hope you will join this friendly competition to find and document the most species possible!

Lights Out, San Diego! is a campaign to build awareness about how light pollution impacts migrating birds and other wildlife. San Diego is located on the Pacific Flyway and every year during the fall and spring migration seasons, millions of birds fly over San Diego every night.