Orin’s BioBlitz‍ ‍

A Bioblitz is an intense period of biological surveying over 24 hours in an attempt to record all the living species within a designated area.

‍Orin's BioBlitz took place at National Trust Footprint Windermere...and wow what a weekend!!

Orin Thomas (11yrs old at time of the event) was inspired by attending another local Bioblitz. He wanted to share his passion for the natural world so decided to organise his own. An amazing 162 people of all ages came over the weekend. Orin was supported by many volunteer recorders, specialists, helpers, friends and others who all shared their enthusiasm so freely. The 24hr survey recorded a staggering 468 species!

Click here for a breakdown of what we found

“What a richly bio-diverse and special place we live in. Knowing we share this land with so many other living species highlights the importance of caring for and protecting the delicate balance of habitats around us”

Kindly supported by:

National Trust Footprint

Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust and Our Bright Future

Cumbria Biodiversity Data Centre

Plantlife

Schedule of activities for children at a woodland workshop, including times and nature exploration themes such as bugs, bird walks, clay creatures, and leaf printing, with sections for different sessions and a lunch break.
Group of children and adults closely examining objects with magnifying glasses outdoors.
Close-up of two red and black beetles mating on small white flowers.
A group of people gathered outside a building with a sign that reads 'BioBlitz Hub,' listening to a speaker in front of the entrance while standing on a gravel surface, with trees in the background.
A young boy with curly hair smiling as he looks at a handheld radar device outdoors, with trees and a blue sky in the background.
A group of hikers, including children and adults, walking uphill on a grassy trail in a forested area.
Person with curly hair writing on a large cardboard poster with colorful hand-drawn letters.
A group of people, including adults and children, gather outside a wooden building with a sign that reads "Bioblitz Hub." Some individuals appear to be listening while a woman with a clipboard and a young person with a camera are leading the session.
A young boy in a blue hoodie smiling and holding a small decorated object in his hands, with a group of people in the background.
Group of people gathered outdoors, some holding microscopes, with a woman showing a tray of specimens, under a green canopy, on a gravel surface with a white building in the background.
Two young boys examining objects they found outdoors, with a woman in the background. One boy is holding a small plant or flower, and the other boy is holding a small dark object close to his eye, appearing to look through it.
Adult woman showing four young boys natural specimens in a classroom or laboratory setting.
A woman and a young boy are examining plants in a grassy field, looking at a box and a clipboard.
Children and adults examining a creek in a lush, green outdoor setting, some using magnifying glasses and containers to collect water samples.
Group of people hiking uphill on a grassy trail in a lush, green area, with trees and cloudy sky in the background.
Group of smiling people jumping outdoors on green grass with trees in background.
People gathering around a large display board with organized categories of animals and plants, writing and discussing.
Two children, a boy and a girl, are making craft figures out of clay and natural materials like leaves and pinecones on a wooden table outdoors in a forest setting.
Group of children and teenagers in a forest, some examining plants on the ground, others holding maps, and a guide presenting information in a wooded area.
Outdoor food stall under a green canopy with signs advertising soup and roll, with various bowls, pots, and containers on tables, set in a wooded area.
Four children exploring a stream with rocks and water, looking at something in a white container.
A young girl smiling and holding a small newt in her hand during a nature outing, with a group of children and adults exploring near a pond in a forest setting in the background.
Group of five people examining eggs in an outdoor setting with trees and grass in the background.
A girl with a magnifying glass examining a plant in a grassy field.
Person with curly hair holding a Nikon camera and taking a photo.
Children and adults gathered in a room, with some children raising their hands and others sitting or kneeling on the wooden floor. Adults are seated or standing nearby, some holding papers, and some children are wearing colorful jackets and boots. Th
Group of people using bat detectors in a wooded area during dusk.
Child holding a moth with black and white patterned wings on their hand, outdoors on a wooden deck.
Two young girls sitting on moss-covered rocks in a lush green forest, one girl with glasses reading a book or notebook, both smiling and enjoying the outdoors.
A young girl with glasses surprised at what she has found while using a net in the pond, with other children and a forest background.
People gathered around a large cardboard display with handwritten information about plants, specifically focusing on aquatics, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles.