Annual BioBlitz

Local environmental projects open for funding

The Project

A BioBlitz is a 24-hour event in which local experts, volunteer scientists, and nature enthusiasts work together to find and identify as many species of plants, animals, and other organisms as possible. The records collected are an important scientific study of the area. A BioBlitz can be repeated in future years at the same location to find out if things have changed. BioBlitz events take place all over the world.

Overview

Project Information

The Nature Commission organises and runs an annual BioBlitz with the help of experts from local and other environmental organisations, such as La Société Guernesiaise. The 2024 BioBlitz was the Nature Commission's first, held at Bordeaux. The 2025 BioBlitz was held at L'Ancresse East.

Biological records are collected across marine, terrestrial, and freshwater if relevant. The records are submitted to iRecord, and are made available through the Guernsey Biological Records Centre in due course.

Funding needed

An amount of £9,250 each year will enable the BioBlitz to be organised and conducted. Where a higher amount is provided, additional expertise can be brought in to improve the species identification accuracy and quantity.

Which UN Sustainable Development Goals does this Project contribute to?

This project helps to progress against the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:

#3 good health and wellbeing
#4 quality education
#13 climate action
#14 life below water
#15 life on land

Organisation details

The Nature Commission is a Guernsey charity that works with business, government, the third sector, and the public to enhance the Island's natural environment and promote greater native biodiversity. In particular, the Nature Commission is working to reverse the decline in biodiversity by protecting and enhancing Guernsey's natural environment for the health of our economy and well-being of our island community.

For more information visit Nature Commission Guernsey

To support this project, please contact: office@naturecommission.gg

Outcomes

Hands-on learning: students learn about local biodiversity through direct interaction, reinforcing classroom lessons
Connection to nature: being outdoors and engaging with living organisms helps foster a personal connection to the environment, which can promote long-term stewardship
Empowerment through participation: students see themselves as contributors to real science, which can boost confidence and interest in STEM fields
Cross-generational learning: working alongside scientists, ecologists, teachers, and volunteers exposes children to diverse perspectives and mentorship
Building community ties: schools, families, scientists, and local groups come together strengthening local networks around a shared purpose
Improved biodiversity data: data gathered contributes to ecological databases, helping to track changes over time and inform land management and conservation policy.

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