Diario del proyecto Agassiz Dunes SNA Pasque Flower Unit Self-guided Bioblitz 2021

27 de julio de 2021

Welcome to the Agassiz Dunes SNA Pasque Flower Unit Self-guided Bioblitz!

Welcome to Agassiz Dunes SNA Pasque Flower Unit Self-guided Bioblitz 2021! We’re excited to have your help recording the biodiversity of this site and welcome observations of all taxa. Please take some time to read the information below before visiting the SNA to make observations. To learn more about Minnesota Scientific and Natural Areas, check out the website and visiting guidelines!. For more information on how to use iNaturalist, check out this video tutorial from SNA naturalist, Arika Preas. And don’t forget to spread the word, using #SNABioBlitz2021!

Keep in mind, this is a self-guided Bioblitz, which allows individuals and household groups to get outside and contribute to citizen science while practicing safe social distancing. See more information on the DNR Response to COVID-19.

Visiting the Agassiz Dunes Pasque Flower Unit to make observations, Know Before You Go:

o Visiting guidelines and rules for this site: Scientific and Natural Areas belong to us all; treat them with care. They protect the last remaining habitat for Minnesota's rarest plants and animals. Recreation is limited to protect this habitat and natural diversity.

o Be light on the land: don’t litter, don’t disturb wildlife, and don’t pick or collect any natural features. Leave only footprints, take only photos!

o Follow all site rules. Allowed: bird and wildlife watching, hiking, photography. Not allowed: Dogs, foraging, motorized vehicles, biking, camping. See the full list of rules on our webpage.

o Be aware that this site does not have any maintained trails or facilities and plan accordingly.

o From the south side of Fertile, MN, drive south 1 mile on Hwy 32 to 450th St SW. Turn west onto 450th St. SW and drive 2 miles to 130th Ave. Turn north on 130 Ave. and drive 3/4 mile north to where the road turns west. The Pasque Flower Unit is immediately northeast of the corner. Park along shoulder of gravel road. Coordinates: 47°31'36.39"N 96°19'13.73"W. Google Maps Directions

o What to bring and wear:

Dress for the weather, and also to prevent tick bites and poison ivy contact (wear long sleeves and long
pants tucked into socks, wear lightly colored clothing to spot ticks more easily)

Snacks and water
A hand lens, binoculars, a notebook, field guides, anything you like to use to observe!
Sun screen, bug spray, a hat
A boot brush, if you have one, to clean off your boots before and after your visit to prevent the spread of invasive species

Have questions or want more information? Email Alex Miller, SNA Volunteer Outreach Specialist, at alex.miller@state.mn.us.

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