BioBlitz Participation Guide

How to Join the Bioblitz

Step 1: Download the iNaturalist app on your phone
or other mobile device. You will be asked to create an
account in order to use the app.

Step 2: Once you are logged in click on the ‘more’

option along the bottom of your screen. From there
select projects and type in, “Wayne National Forest
Bioblitz.” Click on the link and you will be brought to
our project page.
Step 3: On our project page, select the join option in
the top left to become a member of our bioblitz
project.

You can also learn more about our project by clicking

on the ‘about’ tab as well as view any recent news
concerning our project through the ‘news’ tab.

You can also check out the observations others have

added to this project.

Step 4: To make an observation go back to the main

screen and click on the ‘observe’ option along the
bottom of the screen. Once you have selected this
option iNaturlist will utilize your device’s camera to
take a picture of your
observation.
Step 5: In order for an observation to be a part of our
project a photo is required. To start your first
observation, take a picture of whatever it is you wish
to add. The photo you take does not necessarily have
to be of the organism itself. Instead, you can submit
pictures of tracks, nests, or other evidence.

Step 5 Continued: Make sure you take a clear

picture! As you can see, the picture to the left is
blurred making it more difficult to identify the plant. In
order to gather creditable data it is important to
submit clear pictures.
Step 6: Once you have taken your picture you will be
brought to this page. This is where you include the
name of your organism and your location. iNaturalist
should automatically add your location data to this
page. Your observation will automatically be added to
our project as long as you are within the proclamation
boundary of the Wayne (Athens Unit).

There is alot of flora and fauna in the world, and we do

not expect anyone to be able to identify every
organism they encounter. Luckily, iNaturlist lets you
post anobservation with a general ID. Simply include
things like, “plant, bird, fish, etc.” if you are unsure.
Other iNaturalist users, including our project curators,
can suggest id’s for your observations.

Once you are satisfied with your observation click

‘save.’ As you are out in the field you can save
multiple observations and upload them later once you
have access to wifi.
 Safety Guidelines
Perry State Park

158 664 13 345

37 555
188 22 669
33
New
Lancaster 93 669

22
37
Lexington 60
376

37

793 78

668 37
13
312 93 McConnelsville

Clear Creek 555

Nature
Preserve Horse Trails Corning Hiking Trails 377

93 New
155
Straitsville
Burr Wolf Creek
ORV Trails
Wildlife
LEGEND 374
664

Camp 216
Burr Oak Lake
Oak
State Area 266
180 Logan Recreation Area Park
Campground Ohio 595

Lake Logan Williams

Shawnee Fire Tower Trimble 78
Hocking Hills Wildlife
792
Covered Bridge
State Parks State Park Campground Sand Run Picnic Area 555
Area
Hiking Trails
Railroad Tunnel 33
678
93 Glouster
Bike Path
ORV Trails Chesterhill
Hocking 78

State ORV Trails

Fire Tower 676
Forest 278 Nelsonville 685
328 377
329
Gifford
Picnic Area
Utah Ridge Pond State
664 Hockhocking Forest
Adena
Fishing Pond S. Bloomingville Bikeway 550
13

374
691
Off-Road Vehicle Trail 56 Frogwood Pond
Wayne NF 550
56
Horse Trail Supervisor's Office 555
&
Athens Ranger
District Office
Hiking Trail 682 Strouds Run
Covered Bridge Waterloo State Park
Lake Hope MoonvilleWildlife 690 329
District Office State Park Tunnel Area
93
278 356
Athens Acadia Cliffs
Ohio Dept of Natural 328
Zaleski 50
Nature Preserve
Resources Area 56 33
State Fox Lake
Wayne NF Rec-
0 2.5 5 10 Miles Forest Wildlife 144
681
reation Area Area 50

Please keep in mind that our iNaturlist project uses the proclamation boundary of the Wayne. The
Proclamation boundary of the Wayne National Forest encompasses both public and private land, so
take care not to tresspass onto private property while participating.

The map above shows areas owned by the Wayne National Forest Athens Unit in the light green.
These areas are public land and you are free to visit them. Some of these boundaries are marked
via red paint on trees. Many of these areas, especially ones that are not by trails, lack clear boundary
markings. There are maps available for free at the ranger station located at 13700 U.S. Highway 33
or online at www.fs.usda.gov/main/wayne/maps-pubs.
Things to Avoid
Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix)
The copperhead can grow to be between 2 and 3 feet long.
They have a red and/or copper-colored head and a grayish
body. This snake will also have a distinct hourglass shaped
pattern on the body. These snakes are venomous and will
bite if threatened. Be careful around wood and brush piles as
this is where these snakes like to gather.

If you are bitten you should seek out medical attention

immediately.

Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans)

These plants have three, almond shaped leaves. Many
people get a rash when they come in contact with an oil
secreted by this plant. The rash may not appear for several
hours. It does not spread and is not contagious. If it does
seem like the rash is spreading this is simply a delayed
reaction.

If you come into contact with this plant you should wash the
area immediately.

Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum)

These plants closely resemble other members of the carrot
family, like Queen Anne’s Lace but are highly toxic. The most
noticable difference is the stem which is waxy with purple
blotches. Poison hemlock toxins must be ingested through
the eyes, mouth, cuts, or other openings to cause any
poisoning.

If you come into contact with poison hemlock and begin to

feel ill seek medical attention immediatly.

Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus)

These snakes have a broad, flat, triangular-shaped head.
They are either brownish yellow or black with dark brown or
black chevron-shaped crossbands. These snakes can grow
as large as 6ft long but are typically around 4ft. These snakes
are venomous and will bite if threatened. Be careful around
wood and brush piles as this is where these snakes like to
gather.

If you are bitten by this snake seek out medical attention

immediatly.