Calumet BioBlitz: Species Count up to 2,405

Over the past months, scientists from across the region have pored over the lists and specimens collected at the Calumet BioBlitz, a 24-hour species-recording spree held last August (CW, Fall '02). Their species count as of press time, though still unofficial, has risen to 2,405.

Among the discoveries made by the Blitz was the fungus Hohenbuehelia atrocoerulea, found on Powderhorn Lake. This fungus was last collected in Cook County in 1902, before airplanes and television.

The scientists will meet in early December to discuss any trends the results may reveal.