From May 15th to 18th, 2025, the fifth edition of the Spanish Flora Bioblitz (BFE) takes place — a citizen science event promoted by the Spanish Botanical Society (SEBOT) and the Botanical Institute of Barcelona. At the Marimurtra Botanical Garden, we’re joining as a collaborating entity, giving visibility to the project and informing our visitors via a poster at the garden entrance.
What is the Spanish Flora Bioblitz?
The BFE is an open activity for everyone, where participants head outdoors, observe and photograph wild plants while enjoying nature and learning about plant biodiversity. Observations are uploaded to the iNaturalist platform, where they are later identified with the help of a community of enthusiasts and experts.
This project was born out of concern about the growing disconnect between society and the plant world, and aims to make plants more visible in everyday life. It also promotes collaboration between citizens and researchers, bringing science closer to everyone.
How is Marimurtra involved?
At the Marimurtra Botanical Garden, we’re actively promoting the Bioblitz. We’ve placed an information poster at the garden entrance with instructions on how to download the iNaturalist app and join the project.
This aims to encourage discovery and awareness of the surrounding flora, and ensure that every visitor to the Garden has the opportunity to take part in this citizen science initiative.
How can you take part?
📱 Download the iNaturalist app on your phone.
📸 Photograph wild plants during the Bioblitz dates (May 15–18).
🌍 Upload your observations to the app. The botany community will help identify them!
🧠 Learn and contribute to building collective knowledge about plant biodiversity.
💡Make your visit to Marimurtra a contribution to science and nature conservation!
🔗 More information: biomaratonflora.com/participa
