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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Night time Wonders - Whitehorse's Nocturnal Neighbours

Join The Whitehorse City Council Environmental Education Team in this after-dark adventure to observe some nocturnal creatures in their natural habitat and contribute to scientific data collection for the City Nature Challenge!

Date: Friday 26 April
Time: 5:45pm - 7:30pm
Where: Campbells Croft/Abbey Walk, Vermont
Cost: Free - Bookings Required

Wild Things at Wurundjeri Walk with Tony Slater

Join Tony Slater, the author of The Guide to the Eucalypts of Whitehorse and Surrounds for an exploration of the wild things in Wurundjeri Walk.

This is your chance to learn about all the fascinating hidden flora and fauna in our Whitehorse parks and reserves, and participate in the City Nature Challenge, an event to gather observation data about the species inhabiting our natural world.

Date: Saturday 27 April
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Where: Wurundjeri Walk, Blackburn South
Cost: FREE

The Insect World @ Yarran Dheran with Ian Moodie

Join Whitehorse City Council's plant and animal identification guru Ian Moodie for an exciting exploration of the creepy crawlies that live in our natural world at Yarran Dheran Reserve.

Now, they don't all creep. They don't all crawl. But they are all fascinating and a surprisingly important part of our environment!

Date: Saturday 27 April
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Where: Yarran Dheran, Mitcham
Cost: FREE

Learn About Citizen Science - how to get involved in a BioBlitz

The world is being swept by a growing network of Citizen Scientists. Learn about the fascinating world of Citizen Science and discover how you can actively contribute to conservation efforts. We need you to really make a difference!

Join Helen from Friends with Honey for a two-part workshop. This includes an hour presentation and an hour opportunity to head out and participate in a BioBlitz with our iNaturalist experts to help you with any questions that might arise.

Date: Sunday 28 April
Time: 10am – 12pm
Where: Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre, Blackburn
Cost: FREE

Biodiversity Blitz @ Bellbird Dell

Join Tony Slater, the author of The Guide to the Eucalypts of Whitehorse and Surrounds to undertake a biodiversity blitz (BioBlitz) of all the amazing flora and fauna of Bellbird Dell. This is your chance to contribute to the conservation of species within Whitehorse, and learn something new.

Date: Sunday 28 April
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Where: Bellbird Dell, Vermont South
Cost: FREE

Fascinating Frogs in Yarran Dheran with Frank Gallagher

Join Yarran Dheran Advisory Committee's Frank Gallagher, for an exciting exploration of the fascinating frogs that live in our natural world at Yarran Dheran Reserve.

Keen to hone your listening skills for frog calls? Think you can spot these sneaky frogs and take that perfect photo? Come and give it a go and contribute to the City Nature Challenge!

Date: Sunday 28 April
Time: 7:30pm - 9pm
Where: Yarran Dheran, Mitcham
Cost: FREE