Citizen Science Events

Not sure if you're ready to head out on your own to observe and record flora and fauna? Come and join one of our Citizen Science events within Whitehorse hosted by Whitehorse Council and our passionate community groups! We'll help you get the hang of using iNaturalist and spotting what should be recorded.

Browse our Citizen Science events in Whitehorse by using the search below.

Wildflowers in Yarran Dheran with Ian Moodie

Join Ian Moodie on an exploration of Yarran Dheran's bushland to see our early blooming wildflowers. This free event is part of the Biodiversity Blitz running throughout September. Download the iNaturalist app and take photos of your local plants and animals to help record our biodiversity!

Date: Sunday 7 September 2025

Time: 10am - 12pm

Location: Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve

Cost: Free

Registrations: Essential as spaces are limited

Nocturnal Wildlife Walk in Yarran Dheran

Join Ian Moodie for a nocturnal wildlife walk at Yarran Dheran. This free event is part of the 2025 Birrarung Riverfest and Biodiversity Blitz running throughout September. Download the iNaturalist app and take photos of your local plants and animals to help record our biodiversity!

Date: Wednesday 10 September 2025

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Location: Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve

Cost: Free

Registrations: Essential as spaces are limited

Moth Mysteries with Luis Mata

Join Luis Mata to shed light on the mysteries of moths at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary. This free event is part of the Biodiversity Blitz running throughout September. Download the iNaturalist app and take photos of your local plants and animals to help record our biodiversity!

Date: Friday 19 September 2025

Time: 7pm - 9pm

Location: Blackburn Lake Sanctuary

Cost: Free

Registrations: Essential as spaces are limited

Wildflowers and Orchids in Yarran Dheran with Tony Slater

Join Tony Slater on an exciting walk to find and identify Yarran Dheran's wildflowers and orchids. This free event is part of the Biodiversity Blitz running throughout September. Download the iNaturalist app and take photos of your local plants and animals to help record our biodiversity!

Date: Sunday 21 September 2025

Time: 2pm - 4pm

Location: Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve

Cost: Free

Registrations: Essential as spaces are limited