Bioblitz Keychain 5X Botany Hand Lens

If you're out counting wildlife species, this 5X keychain magnifier is ideal for identifying animals and plants on endangered species lists.  Whether it's a humming bird, moths or different types of bugs or plants, this handy folding pocket magnifier can confirm your find.

It also makes a great promotional item for BioBlitz which is a community-based event where scientists, naturalists, and the general public together survey and document the biodiversity of a specific area within a short, usually 24 hour, period.

The main purposes of the BioBlitz are numerous.

1. Biodiversity documentation which records as many species of plants, animals, fungi, insects, and other organisms, as possible in a designated area.

2. Public engagement and education where the public can interact with scientists to learn about local wildlife, conservation, and ecology through exploration of nature. By appreciating biodiversity, one can better understand the importance of preserving natural habitats.

3. BioBlitz events allow for active public participation in scientific research. By gathering data alongside professionals, the public can contribute to the understanding of local ecosystems. This citizen science approach helps expand data collection efforts and fosters a sense of community involvement.

4. By highlighting the biodiversity variety of species in a given area, these events raise awareness of conserving habitats whether they are parks, reserves, or urban green spaces.

5. The enhanced amount of data collection in a Bioblitz can aid conservationists and land managers. This allows for better monitoring of environmental changes by tracking species populations to better identify conservation priorities.

6. Outdoor exploration motivates people to connect with nature and can inspire curiosity about their local ecosystems. It is win-win for the public & scientifc communty where hands-on activities can promote environmental awareness while engaging the public in collecting valuable data about local ecosystems.