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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Autumn Wildflower Walk at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary with Tony Slater

Join us for an exciting FREE event to explore the wildflowers and more that live in Blackburn Lake Sanctuary using the iNaturalist app.

Date: Saturday 26 April 2025
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: Blackburn Lake Sanctuary
Cost: Free
Age: All ages

Registrations are essential as places are limited

This event is part of the City Nature Challenge. 

The Insect World of Yarran Dheran with Ian Moodie

Join us for an exciting FREE event to explore the insects of Yarran Dheran using the iNaturalist app.

Date: Saturday 26 April 2025
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location: Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve
Cost: Free
Age: All ages

Registrations are essential as places are limited

This event is part of the City Nature Challenge. 

Spotlighting at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary!

Join us for an exciting FREE event to explore the wildlife that comes out at night in Blackburn Lake Sanctuary using the iNaturalist app.

Date: Saturday 26 April 2025
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Blackburn Lake Sanctuary
Cost: Free
Age: Not suitable for the very young or those with strollers

Registrations are essential as places are limited. 

This event is part of the City Nature Challenge. 

Wild Things at Bellbird Dell Reserve with Tony Slater

Join Tony Slater for an exciting FREE event to explore Bellbird Dell and the plants and animals that call it home using the iNaturalist app.

Date: Sunday 27 April 2025
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Bellbird Dell Reserve
Cost: Free
Age: All ages

Registrations are essential as places are limited. 

This event is part of the City Nature Challenge. 

Birds in the 'Burbs at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary

Join Dr Jacinta Humphrey for an exciting FREE event to explore our suburban birds and how we might help them to thrive.

Date: Sunday 27 April 2025
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location: Blackburn Lake Sanctuary
Cost: Free
Age: Adults

Registrations are essential as places are limited

This event is part of the City Nature Challenge. 

Discover the Waterbugs of Yarran Dheran

Join us for an exciting FREE event to explore the waterbugs of the Mullum Mullum creek at Yarran Dheran using the iNaturalist app.

Date: Sunday 27 April 2025
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location: Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve
Cost: Free
Age: All ages

Registrations are essential as places are limited

This event is part of the City Nature Challenge.