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BioBlitz to Put Focus on Engagement, Sustainability

The inaugural BioBlitz was a two day event along La Vista's Thompson Creek. (May 2014)

The inaugural BioBlitz was a two day event along La Vista's Thompson Creek. (May 2014)

OMAHA – Several University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) organizations will help educate the community about urban ecosystems and watersheds at La Vista’s second annual BioBlitz.

The BioBlitz will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in La Vista’s Central Park (7848 Edgewood Boulevard).

The event is part biological survey, part block party. Community members will be able to learn about the Thompson Creek watershed reconstruction, storm water management and sustainable living at a variety of booths, demonstrations and hands-on activities.

The University will be an active partner of the event, with UNO’s CAPOW! Science show, Center for Urban Sustainability, and Office of STEM Education all planning to attend.

UNO’s Student Service and Leadership Collaborative – sponsored by the Office of Civic & Social Responsibility – will provide interns to help with the event.

In addition, several dozen other community organizations and government agencies will be represented at the BioBlitz.

The La Vista BioBlitz is modeled after similar BioBlitz events around the world, where scientists and citizens engage in large, concerted biological surveys over the course of one or two days.

For questions or media inquiries, please contact:

Sam Petto, UNO Media Relations Coordinator
unonews@unomaha.edu
402.554.2704

or

Charley Reed, UNO Associate Director of Media Relations
unonews@unomaha.edu
402.554.2129

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