Durham BioBlitz at Oyster River Forest

Join us for an exciting day of exploration alongside scientists and field experts, or on your own, to identify and learn about the species
that live in Oyster River Forest/ Spruce Hole Bog Conservation property.
Improve your naturalist skills and help us learn more about the biodiversity of our Conservation property.

We will have Bioblitz kits stocked with tools like magnifiers, ID guides, data-sheets, and sampling gear to help you explore and document local
biodiversity.

Registration required for the guided walks only, event open to all from 6:30am to 2pm.

Select which guided walks you plan to attend:
6:30am Early Birds
7:30am Birds
9:30am Bog Habitat
11:00am Plants (native/invasive)
12:30pm Trees

Note:

Park at Oyster River Forest. If parking spots are all occupied, you can park at Woodridge Park and catch the Durham P&R Adventure Van that will be making shuttle runs from Woodridge Parks to Oyster River Forest throughout the event.

This is a family-friendly event. Children are welcome with adult supervision. Children’s activities & scavenger hunt with prizes from 9:00AM to 1:00PM.

Registration required for the guided walks only, event open to all from 6:30am to 2pm.

Select which guided walks you plan to attend:
6:30am Early Birds
7:30am Birds
9:30am Bog Habitat
11:00am Plants (native/invasive)
12:30pm Trees

Please contact Veronique Ludington for any BioBlitz related questions: vludington@ci.durham.nh.us

Program Details
Field Value
Program Type Community Program
Program Subcategory -
Program Code -
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 4/15/2026
Enrollment End Date 5/15/2026
Instructor(s)
A variety of experts leading the guided walks
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 10
Maximum 100
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum -
Maximum -
Program Fees
Standard Fee Residency Restriction Membership Restrictions Amount
No Fee -None-
-None-
$0.00
Program Schedule
Date Day Start Time End Time Location
05/17/2026 Sunday 6:30 AM 2:00 PM Oyster River Forest