To better understand the biodiversity of our preserves and make informed stewardship decisions, we’re inviting the public to participate in a series of summer iNaturalist BioBlitzes. Whether you’re new to iNaturalist or an experienced user, every observation helps us protect state-listed species, guide responsible trail development, and improve preserve management. Along the way, you’ll discover more about the natural world, making it both fun and educational.

This week’s BioBlitz will be at the Glemboski-Ous Preserve on Monday, July 20 from 9-12. 

Th Glemboski-Ous Preserve’s nearly 160-acres encompass a variety of habitats, from wetlands and rocky outcrops to upland forest. It straddles and protects a major named stream, Trading Cove Brook, serving as the boundary between Bozrah and Montville. It boasts nearly 1.2 miles of frontage along Trading Cove Brook, a “Class A” surface water stream and “cold water” habitat stream. Together with The Nature Conservancy’s nearly 300-acre Milo Light Preserve, which borders the property to the south, the Glemboski-Ous property is vital to establishing a greenway and a very large core forest block on the Bozrah-Montville town boundary.

Our focus will be on a portion of the north/south branch of Trading Cove Brook, where a new trail is proposed.

If you are unfamiliar with iNaturalist and the BioBlitz, there are many helpful resources that will get you started. You can also reach out directly to our stewardship team (before the scheduled event)!

If you already have an active iNaturalist account, we invite you to join the Glemboski-Ous Preserve Project by clicking HERE.

We will meet at the parking area at 101 South Road, Bozrah,

Hope to see you this coming Monday!