Bioblitz 2025
From 22 May to 21 June, we invite all UU and HU students and staff to go out and explore and help monitor nature in the Utrecht Science Park (USP) during the Bioblitz 2025. Head out with your smartphone and help map the biodiversity in the USP, or join a nature excursion.
Help collect data Map the biodiversity at USP with your phone.
Lunch walks Explore nature, support research
Nature excursions From bird walk to moth excursion!
Help collect data
Since 2022, the university has been working on strengthening biodiversity at USP. But how effective are these measures? We want to find out with your help. Everyone can participate!
Go outside with your smartphone and keep your eyes and ears open. Do you spot a plant, animal or fungus? Take a picture with the ObsIdentify app. In this way, together we will create an overview of what species live at USP.
How to install and use the ObsIdentify app
If you like, you can join the Bioblitz Signal group, where you can share experiences and special observations. Scan the QR code to join.
Lunch walks
During lunch, join a group outside to map local flora and fauna together. Bring your smartphone and help spot and record as many plant and animal species as possible using the ObsIdentify app. PhD student Petros Constantinides will guide the walk. It is useful if you download the app in advance. You can do so by following these instructions. Registration is not necessary!
Dates:
27 May, 3 June, 10 June and 17 June from 12.15 - 13.00 hours.
Starting points:
- In front of the entrance to Padualaan 99
- In front of the entrance to the Administration Building (Heidelberglaan 8)
There will also be a Bioblitz lunch walk on Thursday 12 June from 12.15 - 13.00 hours starting from the entrance of the Vening Meinesz Building A.
Natuurexcursies
The Bioblitz 2025 is a great opportunity to explore nature at Utrecht Science Park together with nature experts, often colleagues. From plants and soil creatures to birds and moths - each excursion lets you look at the Science Park in a different way.
You can take part in these excursions:
- 26 May, 12.00 hours: Botanical field trip (in Dutch & English)
- 3 June, 15.00 hours: Foraging walk (in Dutch)
- 5 June, 21.30 hours: Evening excursion: moths in the Botanic Gardens (in Dutch)
- 10 June, 15.30 hours: Afternoon excursion: soil creatures (in Dutch & English)
- 12 June, 12.00 hours: Guided tour in Amelisweerd (in Dutch)
- 20 June, 15.00 hours: Birding in Utrecht Science Park (in Dutch)