Before sunrise on a cool March morning, the palmetto flats at the DeLuca Preserve were already humming with life. Tents rustled. Boots crunched through the sand. Headlamps illuminated the morning dew. People were alert, cameras in hand, eyes still adjusting to the dark but already scanning for signs of life. For the scientists and volunteers gathering there, this wasn’t just another day in the field; it was the start of a 24-hour biodiversity marathon.

Explore the DeLuca Bioblitz in this month’s feature story by Environmental Leaders Intern Levi Hoskins. Don’t miss the 2026 DeLuca Bioblitz on March 6th.

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