National Geographic's Animal Rescue Live Quiz Game
National Park Services Youth Ambassador Program performers (YAP!) bring the parks to the people through lively rap and edutainment movement.
Opening Ceremony, WTOP’s Hillary Howard will emcee the opening ceremony featuring Department of Interior, National Park Service, and National Geographic Society leadership and special remarks from Dr. Edward O. Wilson. Dr. Wilson is recognized as one of the foremost naturalists in both science and literature, as well as synthesizer in works stretching from pure biology across to the social sciences and humanities.
Join the National Forest Service’s Woodsy the Owl for a fun-filled music and dance treat.
Students from the Kamehameha Schools join us from Honolulu to perform traditional Hawaiian song and dance.
The Buzz About Bees: Learn why bees play an important role in nature and how you can help them! Panel to include:
Light the Torch: Learn about careers in resource science.
“Bugs, Bats and Brews” on the National Mall is an opportunity for adults to experience the wilder side of the National Parks with a night of laughter, science, and live music. Attendees, ages 21 and older, can start the night with drink at our beer garden, while science writer turned wildlife DJ, DJ Ecotone creates a soundscape of animal sounds remixed into exotic beats. Host Chris Duffy will explore the funny side of animal behavior with National Geographic photographer and explorer Anand Varma, and Danielle Lee. Together they’ll take on trending science myths, one joke at a time. Capping off the night is French Horn Rebellion, band geeks with dancefloor ambitions and pioneers of Next Jack Swing.
Attendees can also join scientists to adventure out and look for bats and bugs in the park in between beers, showcasing their observations on iNaturalist.
7:00 - 7:45 p.m.: DJ Ecotone
7:45 - 8:00 p.m.: “Trending” Introduction by Chris Duffy
8:00 - 8:10 p.m.: Bat Inventory with Rob Mies
8:10 - 8:45 p.m.: “Trending” Anand Varma
8:45 - 9:15 p.m.: “Trending” Danielle Lee
9:15 - 10:00 p.m.: French Horn Rebellion
Bendy Brunch with Grip The Mat Yoga & Peet’s Coffee. Bring your yoga mat and experience the positive effects of nature on your brain and body. Breakfast refreshments will be provided.
Billy B, the natural science song and dance man, will entertain young explorers and the young at heart with his lively performance.
Join the National Forest Service’s Woodsy the Owl and special guests from the California Conservation Corps for a fun-filled music and dance treat. You’ll learn how to do the BioBlitz Dance!
National Park Services Youth Ambassador Program (YAP!) performers bring the parks to the people through lively rap and edutainment movement.
Piscataway Indian Nation, the indigenous tribe to the Chesapeake area, will perform traditional American Indian drumming, singing, and dancing
Tune in for live video from a BioBlitz dive with Dr. Sylvia Earle at the Channel Islands.
Learn about birds of prey during an up-close-and-personal presentation with Earth Conservation Corps.
Hear from National Geographic explorers about how they are using science, exploration, education and storytelling to be good stewards of our planet! Panel to include:
Tune in for live video from a BioBlitz dive with Dr. Sylvia Earle at the Channel Islands.
Singer-songwriter Erica Wheeler: Inspiring connections between people and place through great music.
Tales from the Field: One-on-one interviews with top scientists, experts and BioBlitz veterans about their BioBlitz experiences.
Closing Ceremony: Join us as we conclude the event and reveal the species counted during the BioBlitz! With special presenters from National Geographic and the National Park Service.
