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.
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Discover the wildflowers of Antonio Park with Tony Slater
Join Tony Slater on an exploration of Antonio Park's bushland to see all the wildflowers it has to offer. This free event is part of the Biodiversity Blitz running throughout September. Download the iNaturalist app and take photos of local plants and animals to help record our biodiversity!
Date: Saturday 13 September
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location: Antonio Park
Cost: Free
Registrations: Essential as spaces are limited
Moth Mysteries with Dr Luis Mata
Join Dr 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 local plants and animals to help record our biodiversity!
Date: Friday 19 September
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
Meet the birds of Whitehorse with Ian Moodie (With bonus wildflowers too!)
Join Ian Moodie to meet the birds that call R.E. Gray Reserve home, and as an extra bonus you'll see some amazing wildflowers too! This free event is part of the Biodiversity Blitz running throughout September. Download the iNaturalist app and take photos of local plants and animals to help record our biodiversity!
Date: Wednesday 24 September
Time: 9am - 10am
Location: R.E. Gray Reserve
Cost: Free
Registrations: Essential as spaces are limited