The Rosenberg Pollinator BioBlitz will give visitors two final opportunities this week to photograph and identify insects at Seabourne Creek Nature Park before the statewide project ends Nov. 1.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department event list schedules a guided daytime observation from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. A separate Moth Night is planned from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1.
Both events are based at the Rosenberg park, but they are designed for different kinds of observations. The daytime walk focuses on pollinators and the plants they visit. Moth Night uses blacklighting stations to attract nocturnal insects for closer viewing.
Rosenberg Pollinator BioBlitz schedule
| Event | Date and time | What visitors will do |
|---|---|---|
| Guided pollinator observation | Thursday, Oct. 29, 9-11 a.m. | Walk the park, photograph pollinators and learn from Texas Master Naturalists |
| Moth Night | Sunday, Nov. 1, 5-10 p.m. | Visit blacklighting stations, observe moths and get iNaturalist help |
Texas Parks and Wildlife says the BioBlitz runs statewide from Oct. 16 through Nov. 1. Participants contribute observations rather than collecting insects. A clear photograph, location and observation time are the useful pieces of the record.
How to contribute an observation
Visitors can download the iNaturalist app before arriving and create an account if they want to submit sightings. The agency’s event description says Texas Master Naturalists will be available Thursday to help participants observe and identify pollinators.
For Moth Night, an iNaturalist ambassador is expected to assist with the app. The event listing also links to a dedicated Moth Night project where observations can be grouped.
A useful photo does not require touching an insect. Approach slowly, avoid blocking the animal’s path and take several images from a respectful distance. A photograph that shows wing pattern, body shape and the visited flower can make identification easier.
The BioBlitz can also produce a record of timing. Repeated observations help show which species are active, what plants they use and how activity differs between daylight and night.
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What to bring to Seabourne Creek
A charged phone or camera is the central tool. Closed-toe walking shoes, water and weather-appropriate clothing are sensible for the daytime outing. Moth Night visitors may also want a small flashlight for walking, while keeping bright light away from other participants’ observations.
The state listing does not state an admission charge or registration requirement for the two Rosenberg events. Visitors who need accessibility details, parking information or a weather confirmation should check the TPWD event page and park information before leaving.
The Thursday event begins at 9 a.m., so the next action is to install and test the observation app Wednesday night. Anyone who misses the morning walk has one final scheduled Rosenberg option Sunday evening before the 2026 statewide BioBlitz closes.
