Kitsap Bioblitz 2026 | April 24-27
Bringing the world together for biodiversity
April 24-27, 2026
The City Nature Challenge (CNC) is an annual four-day event where people around the world use iNaturalist to document the plants, animals, fungi, and other wildlife living in their cities and neighborhoods. 2026 marks the 11th year of the CNC!
Every observation becomes real biodiversity data, used by researchers, land managers, and policymakers to understand and protect nature worldwide.
> Wherever you bioblitz in Kitsap, it is critically important to help protect our amazing natural wonders, whether feather, fur, insect, leaf, flower or fungi, by keeping their habitats intact.
> You can help keep our natural habitats healthy by letting our county and municipal officials know what these places mean to you. Perhaps share your bioblitz discovery?
> Email:
- County Commissioners Rolfes, Walters & Root (crolfes@kitsap.gov, kwalters@kitsap.gov, oroot@kitsap.gov)
- KC Parks Director Wisnieski - parks@kitsap.gov, AWisniewski@kitsap.gov
- Bainbridge Mayor Moriwaki - cmoriwaki@bainbridgewa.gov
- Bainbridge Parks & Rec Director Hamlin - dan@biparks.org
- Poulsbo Mayor Stern - estern@cityofpoulsbo.com
- Poulsbo Parks & Rec Director Ozimek - jozimek@cityofpoulsbo.com
Kitsap County is participating in 7 locations:
Join one or several bioblitz events in Kitsap County between April 24-27 to observe and record natural organisms to help better understand the biodiversity of our area. You can still participate in the bioblitz even if your favorite area isn't listed below.
Learn more.
Clear Creek Trail
(GPC & Kitsap Audubon)
When:
Saturday, April 25, 9am-11am
Meet: Clear Creek Trailhead at Silverdale Rotary Gateway Park, 11601 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale
Registration
Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park
(Poulsbo Parks & Rec)
When:
Saturday, April 25, 11am-12:30pm
Meet: South End Picnic Area, 18809 Anderson Pkwy, Poulsbo
Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park
(Kitsap County Parks and Kitsap Environmental Coalition)
When:
Saturday, April 25, 10am-12pm
Meet: Bluff Trailhead/Bayview Parking Area, Kingston
Carpenter Creek
(GPC)
When:
Saturday, April 25, 10am-12pm
Meet: Pavilion at Village Green Community Center, 26159 Dulay Rd NE, Kingston
Manzanita Park and Manzanita Ridge
(BIMPRD and BILT)
When:
Saturday, April 25, 1pm-4pm
Meet: Manzanita Park Rd Parking Area, Bainbridge Island
Registration
Bloedel Reserve
When:
Sunday, April 26, 10am-1pm
Meet: 7571 NE Dolphin Dr, Bainbridge Island
IslandWood
When:
Sunday, April 26, 1pm-5pm
Meet: 4450 Blakely Ave NE, Bainbridge Island
