Cuyahoga Falls Parks and Recreation is proud to announce we are conducting a Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz event hosted throughout the city during the month of September to learn more about pollinators in our area!

What’s a BioBlitz? The Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz is an event where community members work with park staff to create a snapshot of a variety of wildlife that can be found in the City of Cuyahoga Falls during the month of September. We use an app to take pictures of plants, insects, and animals to see what wildlife is present in the park and to provide us with more information about pollinators, which are essential to our ecosystem. This information will help us understand how we can better protect pollinators and other important wildlife in our community.
Watch this video to understand how to use it so you are ready for the event: https://vimeo.com/162581545

We will be using the iNaturalist app to collect our data. You will need download the app and set up an iNaturalist account. Download the app, create an account, and then search for on the projects tab for “Parks for Pollinators 2022: City of Cuyahoga Falls Parks and Recreation”.
The Parks for Pollinators campaign is hosted through a partnership between the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and The ScottsMiracle-Gro Foundation. This program aims to raise public awareness of the pollinator crisis and encourage local action through public parks and recreation. NRPA and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation are coordinating a national Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz event to engage, educate and help more people understand the importance of pollinator and native habitats in their local communities