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Horned Lizard BioBlitzJune 22-29 Info from The Horned Lizard Conservation Society: 2024 Horned Lizard BioBlitz: New Mexico Join the Horned Lizard Conservation Society for our fourth annual range-wide horned lizard BioBlitz! The BioBlitz provides state wildlife agencies vital information on horned lizard habitat, range, and distribution, which will help wildlife managers protect our beloved horned lizard populations into the future. This year, we have extended the observation period to a full week starting on June 22 and ending on June 29. Document all horned lizards you see during this time period and provide as much information about habitat as you can. In addition to contributing to science, we hope you have fun! The state/region with the most recorded horned lizard observations wins bragging rights, and each recorded observation will earn you a chance to win some HLCS swag. As a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the conservation of horned lizards, we want to ensure observations are made safely and ethically. By participating in this event, you agree to the HLCS rules below: 1. Take only photos of horned lizards (do not handle, move, pose, or cause any harm to the horned lizards) 2. Wear appropriate outdoor activity protection for your area (including appropriate footwear, snake boots or guards where needed, insect repellent, and sunscreen, etc.) 3. Be aware of your surroundings at all times to make this BioBlitz a fun and safe activity for the lizards, as well as the people involved. 4. Do not trespass on private land without express permission from the landowners. Stay on designated trails and tread lightly to prevent damage to habitat. 5. As a reminder, please leave wildlife wild. HLCS condemns the taking of horned lizards from their habitat. Horned lizards are intricately tied to their ecosystems and do not survive captivity well. Be aware that many horned lizard species are state protected by law, and individuals who violate these laws will face prosecution. Thank you for participating in horned lizard conservation! Document horned lizards on iNaturalist anywhere they are found! We are competing with other states and we won last year, so let's keep that up! We will be leading several hikes across the state! Find one to join or contact us to create one near you! Be sure to join our projects on iNaturalist to track our progress! 2024 Horned Lizard BioBlitz: New Mexico 2024 Horned Lizard BioBlitz Join our event on FaceBook! INaturalist seminar/Horned Lizard BioBlitz Q&AJune 20, 7:00pmCome join us to learn about iNaturalist and the Horned Lizard BioBlitz! We'll be there to show you how to use iNaturalist and answer any questions you have about the BioBlitz! Hope to see you there!Topic: INaturalist seminar/Horned Lizard BioBlitz Q&A Time: Jun 20, 2024 07:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82587762726... Meeting ID: 825 8776 2726 Passcode: 009592 We will be leading the following hikes:Hidalgo County Horned Lizard HikeJune 22nd, 7:00amhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/6987xSQBonnJ4B2R8Across from S Well Road, off of Highway 9, between Hatchita and Animas. This hike will be led by Maya Morales. Join our event on FaceBook! Organ Mountains Horned Lizard HikeJune 22nd, 7:00 pmMeet at the Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument sign pullout off of Dripping Springs RdApproximately 1 hour easy hike Please bring plenty of water, plus optional beverages, snacks. This hike will be led by Nina Dropcho (970-948-0179). Join our event on FaceBook! Tunnel Springs Horned Lizard HikeJune 24, 10:00amMeet at the trailhead. This hike will be led by John Ruyak.Join our event on FaceBook! Prehistoric Trackways Horned Lizard HikeJune 25th, 8:00amPrehistoric Trackways, Ridgeline TrailContact Nina (970-948-0179) re carpooling. Approximately 1.5-hour moderate hike. Please bring plenty of water, plus optional beverages, snacks, and a chair for a short post-hike hang. This hike will be led by Nina Dropcho (970-948-0179). Join our event on FaceBook! Volcanoes Evening Horned Lizard HikeJune 28, 6:30pmWe will meet at the parking area by the restrooms. Gates will be locked, but you can park outside the gate and walk in. Max Havelka will lead this hike.Join our event on FaceBook! Volcanoes Morning Horned Lizard HikeJune 29, 8:30amMeet at the parking area by the restrooms. If the gate is locked, you can park outside the gate and walk in. Max Havelka will lead this hike.Join our event on FaceBook! Sevilleta Horned Lizard HikeJune 29, 9:00amMeet in the parking lot outside of the entrance gate at 9 am. I-25 to exit 169, then west towards visitor center. Bill Gorum will lead this hike. He can be contacted at (505) 582-9491 if needed.Join our event on FaceBook! |
