What: Bio Blitz Morris Nature Festival is an educational and county-wide program to raise awareness for the Whippany River Watershed and the environment by focusing on environmental fun, education, stewardship and community building. 

This is Whippany River Watershed Action Committee's (WRWAC) 2nd annual BioBlitz; they will add events, programs, and sponsors as the event approaches. The inaugural BioBlitz is also seeking sponsors, exhibitors, and volunteers to run BioBlitz activities.

More Information? – Contact Alison Deeb at facilitator@wrwac.org.

When: Saturday, June 4, 2022, 10:00 am to 4:00pm

Where: Lewis Morris County Park, Russ Myers Recreational Area, Mendham, NJ

Schedule of Activities: Fun for the whole family! The public is invited to come and learn about conservation and how to preserve, protect and maintain the environment. 

This year’s event will include free, family-friendly activities such as nature walks and stream assessments. 

There will also be an American BBQ All-You-Can-Eat for only $15/person. 

The event will take place rain or shine from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm with an “Early Bird Special” walk from 7:00 am to 8:00 am. 

Schedule (subject to change):

• 7:00-8:00AM - Early Bird Special – Wild Birds Unlimited (limited availability and pre-registration is required)
• 8:00-9:45AM - Staff Set-up
• 10:00AM – Welcome and Opening Remarks (Activity Tent)
• 10:00-11:30AM – Earth Echo Water Challenge
• 11:00AM – Macro Mayhem – stream water assessment with
• 11:00AM – 3:00PM – Grand Falloons – Fun Family Environmental Entertainment sponsored by MCMUA (roaming grounds)
• 11:30AM - Mike Van Clef, Invasive Species Walk sponsored by Burnham Park Association (leave from Base Tent)
• 12:30-2:00PM – Earth Echo Water Challenge
• 1:00PM - Mike Van Clef, Invasive Species Walk sponsored by Burnham Park Association
• 1:30PM - Macro Mayhem – stream water assessment AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassadors
• 2:45-3:45PM - Jenkinson’s Aquarium Touch Tank – Get hands on with the wildlife. sponsored by MCMUA (Activity Tent)
• 2:45 p.m -  Mike Van Clef, Invasive Species Walk sponsored by Burnham Park Association (leave from Base Tent)
• 3:45-4:00PM - Closing Ceremonies and acknowledgement of sponsors – Siva Jonnada, WRWAC Chair

Schedule of Exhibitors: Members of the environmental community coming out to engage with the attendees. Exhibitors include (subject to change):

• 11:00 – Noon Morris County/Somerset Bee Keeper Association
• 11:30-3:30 - American BBQ All-You-Can-Eat for only $15/person
• 10:00AM- 4:00PM - MCMUA
• 10:00AM- 4:00PM - MC Mosquito Control
• 10:00AM- 4:00PM - Unity Charter School
• 10:00AM- 4:00PM - Morris Area Responsible Dog Owners