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Kingston Field Naturalists 2026 BioBlitz
This will be the Kingston Field Naturalists’ 28th BioBlitz with a goal to record 1,000 species in a 24-hour period with 100 people! We hope that everyone will find it a fun and educational event. Come for any or all of the time. No expertise required.
BioBlitzes originated in 1996 in the United States. The first KFN BioBlitz took place in 1997 and has become an annual event with the exception of 2001. Our BioBlitz aims to inventory as many living things as can be identified within a 24-hour period within a defined area. Specialists and experts from diverse disciplines will explore the chosen site. Guided walks (program available in May), children’s program and social time are important components of our BioBlitzes.
The BioBlitz takes place from 3:00 pm on Friday 12 June to 3:00 pm on Saturday 13 June 2026 rain or shine.
The Site:
Camden Lake Provincial Wildlife Area is managed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and is presently unmaintained Crown Land specifically managed for wildlife and to provide opportunities for outdoor recreation including hunting and wildlife viewing. Please avoid walking in hayfields.
The area we will Blitz is approximately 850 acres of which 130 acres is land based and has woodland, wetland and open area habitats with some flat trails on the limestone. Habitats also include marsh and swamp as well as open
fields, field edges, a plantation and mixed woodland. Access to the shallow lake is available for those with their own boat (see “What to bring” below).
Registration: Participants should register at the BioBlitz base site between 2:30 and 9:00pm on Friday or between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm on Saturday.
Accommodation: Tent camping on-site is available. Nearby roofed accommodation may be limited – book early!
Contact David McAvoy (davehmcavoy at gmail.com) with questions.
Directions to Camden Lake Provincial Wildlife Area:
The BioBlitz site is 22.5 km (21 minutes) north of Hwy 401 at Odessa.
From Hwy 401 take Exit 599 and follow County Rd 6 north for 10.5 km to Yarker.
At Yarker turn right to continue on County Rd 6 and then right again after 0.5 km to remain on County Rd 6.
Proceed another 8.5 km to Card Rd (1 km north of Moscow).
Turn left onto Card Rd and continue 3 km to reach the BioBlitz site
To submit your public events for consideration, email Noah Cole at noahc@ontarionature.org. Please send well in advance and allow up to two weeks for posting. Events must be submitted by a member group or run jointly with Ontario Nature.