BiCAN BioBlitz at Wapsi River Environmental Education Center and Sherman Park

Join BiCAN for our 2026 BioBlitz at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center and Sherman Park! From June 26 at 2:00 PM through June 27 at 2:00 PM, we’ll be teaming up with experts and community members to document as many plant and animal species as possible during this exciting 24-hour biodiversity event.
Whether you’re a seasoned naturalist or just curious about the outdoors, this is a great opportunity to explore local habitats, learn species identification skills, and contribute to real scientific data collection.
In addition to the BioBlitz, we’ll be offering FREE public activities throughout the event:
Friday Presentations/Hikes:
4:00PM - How to use iNaturalist with Grant Fessler
5:00PM - LIVE Raptors with RARE
6:00PM - Amphibians with Wapsi Naturalists
9:00PM - Owl Prowl with Jimmy Wiebler
9:00PM - Bat Hike with Amber Andress
9:00PM - Insect Light Sheeting with Angella Moorehouse
Saturday Presentations/Hikes:
8:00AM - Bird Hike with Brian Blevins
10:00AM - Natural History of Scott and Clinton Counties with Bob Bryant
11:00AM - Unique Fish of the Mississippi River with Denny Weiss
12:00PM: Bats and Bioacoustics with Amber Andress
Interactive Nature Stations (3PM - 6PM Friday, 10AM - 1PM Saturday)
& MORE!
Bring your curiosity, your sense of adventure, and help us discover the incredible biodiversity of the Wapsipinicon River area.
This year's BioBlitz is made possible through generous donations from:
- Guardians of the Prairie and Forest
- Quad Cities Illinois Rotary Club
- Friends of the Wapsi Center
- Hy-Vee Rock Island