2024 MountainTrue Nolichucky BioBlitz in Erwin, TN
June 1 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
SAVE THE DATE! Each year, MountainTrue hosts a BioBlitz to record all the species we can find in a given area. We identify and catalog organisms using the online app iNaturalist. The BioBiltz this year will be on June 1st in Erwin, TN.
Our 2024 Bioblitz will focus on the Nolichucky. The Nolichucky is known to have a diverse flora and interesting faunal assemblage, including rare fish, mussels, and hellbenders. It also has a great diversity of terrestrial ecosystems that are not well explored. These include river scour communities, rock outcrops, boulderfields, and shale slope woodlands, in addition to more common forest types characteristic of the region.
Options for Participating:
1. Feel like floating the Nolichucky River with experts for a unique, hands-on experience? Sign up for the water-based BioBlitz and spend the day on the river, stopping for lunch midday.
**Due to the few rafts available, seats are limited so grab your tickets now. Tickets are $120 per person. Kids 12 years and older are welcome to join the water-based day if they are accompanied by a parent/guardian for the duration of the trip.
2. Feel like exploring the forests and woods looking for species with experts? Join the land-based BioBlitz. Bring your own lunch and water.
**Kids aged 6 and up are welcome to join the land-based day if they are accompanied by a parent/guardian for the duration of the trip. Registration for the Land-based BioBlitz is free.
Meet-up location for both water-based and land-based events: USA Raft in Erwin, TN at 9 am with our investigating and documenting wrapping up around 4:30 pm.
** Feeling hungry? Dinner can be purchased by individuals from the Take-out tavern.
