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BioBlitz • Town of Acton

BioBlitz • Town of Acton Skip to Main Content Home News Flash BioBlitz News Flash BioBlitz Come one, come all, to the Red House BioBlitz! Join us as we explore and track the incredible wildlife that calls the Red House Conservation Project home! Acton Town News Posted on August 17, 2026 So what IS a BioBlitz?A BioBlitz is a fast-paced, collaborative nature scavenger hunt, where scientists, conservationists, and everyday people work together to find and record as many plants and animals as we can in a given area in a short period of time (in our case, just one hour!).WHEN: Tuesday, August 18th, 4:00 - 5:00 PMWHERE: The Redhouse Meadow (468 Main St) - We'll meet at the picnic tables by the raised garden beds!Popsicles and seltzer provided!This event is FREE and open to All Ages and Experience Levels!For more information and registration, please scan the poster QR code or Follow This Link. View the Flyer...

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