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The Katy Prairie Conservancy is aprivate non-profit organizationdedicated to saving a sustainableportion of the Flat Out Wonderful Katy Prairie located just west of

Houston.

Katy Prairie Conservancy3015 Richmond Ave., Suite 230Houston, TX 77098-3114713.523.6135 www.katyprairie.org

Expert biologists and amateur naturalists will take to the field toobserve and record as many living species of plants, birds,reptiles, amphibians, mammals, fish, and fungi as they can during a one day period.

This exciting day of citizen science will add to our understanding of the rich biodiversity of the Katy Prairie and will also highlight theneed to conserve a sustainable part of this irreplaceable habitat.

Date/Time: Saturday, October 22 / 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM (see timing information on page two of this document)

Location: All teams oriented at KPC Field Office

(See location information on page two of this document)What to Bring: All participants should wear appropriate outdoor clothing, including closed-toe shoes and long pants. A long-sleeveshirt is also recommended. Participants should bring their ownwater and insect repellent.

Registration/Cost : Registration required. Please contact JaimeGonzalez at 713.523.6135 or e-mail [email protected] ./Free.Photo Credits

Greg Lavaty: Painting BunitingMIchael Morton: Bullfrog, River Otter

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2011 Katy Prairie BioblitzWhere Everyone Counts!

PurposeOur big goal for the 2011 Katy Prairie Bioblitz is to record as many species of living organisms as wecan positively identify on October 22. To this end we would like to encourage those with broad naturalhistory knowledge to also list species in taxonomic groups outside of their team s designated focususing a separate data sheet for each broad taxonomic group. For example, if you are on the plantteam and see a bald eagle, please record this species on a separate data sheet; this may turn out tobe the only bald eagle seen on that day! Each group will be provided data sheets for all of thedifferent taxonomic groups being catalogued for the Bioblitz. This data will add to our understandingof our preserve system and will help us to take a fuller accounting of the species which depend on ourproperties for their survival.

Where should we meet?All BioBlitz teams (excluding the early morning bird group) will meet at the KPC Field Ofce for a brieforientation. The Early Morning Bird Team will meet at the Warren Ranch - Rock Hollow CreekEntrance. Participants should plan to arrive 15 - 30 minutes before the start of their counting windowin order to meet other team members and to pick up equipment, data sheets, water, snacks, etc.

Which teams can I join?This year KPC will eld have ve teams: the Early Morning Bird team, the Invertebrate Team, theReptile and Amphibian (Herp) Team, the Plant Team, and the Evening Bird Team. Each team willhave a leader (TBA) and will count during a pre-selected counting window. Participants can join asmany counting teams as they wish throughout the day. Tentative counting windows are listed belowbut are subject to change.

Teams/Counting Window

Mammal Team/ TBA

Early Morning Bird Team/ 06:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Plant Team/ 09:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Herp Team/ 09:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Invertebrate Team/ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Evening Bird Team/ 05:30 PM - 8:30 PM


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How should I dress?All participants should wear appropriate outdoor clothing, including closed-toe shoes,and long pants. A long-sleeve shirt and a wide-brimmed hat are also highly recommended. We highlyencourage all BioBlitz participants to perform a thorough tick check when they return home from theevent.

Do I need to bring any special equipment?KPC will provide all participants with water, insect repellent, and data sheets. We encourageparticipants to bring along any eld guides, nets, snake hooks, etc. which will help them to locate and/ or identify any species in their taxonomic group that they might encounter.

Will food be provided?Yes. KPC will furnish guests with a light breakfast (Early Morning Bird Team) or with a lunch (all otherteams). Any dietary restrictions should be e-mailed to Jaime Gonzalez.

Day of event contact informationKPC will have three staff members on hand to answer questions and to provide last minute directions.Please call one of the three telephone numbers below if you need directions or information.

Jaime Gonzalez, Community Education Manager, 281.660.6683

Katy Prairie Conservancy 3015 Richmond Ave., Suite 230 Houston, TX 77098-3114

713.523.6135 www.katyprairie.org
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