Autumn Wildflower Walk at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary with Tony Slater

Contact Details:PNE Environmental Education 9262 6213https://www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/waste-environment/education/schools-and-early-years/environmental-education-excursions-incursionsEnviro.Ed@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Whitehorse Council Environmental Education Program

Join us to discover the autumn wildflowers of Blackburn Lake Sanctuary in this free community event for the City Nature Challenge.

Blackburn Lake Sanctuary

City Nature Challenge

Join us for the City Nature Challenge! Take photos of wild plants and animals using the free iNaturalist app. This is a great opportunity to discover what Whitehorse parks and reserves offer, and you don't need to be an expert!

Join us for this walk led by Tony Slater, experienced botanist and native orchid specialist and the author of A Guide to the Eucalypts of Whitehorse and Surrounds. Tony has over 40 years of experience in botanical research, including the study of native orchids and Australian flora, and a strong understanding of taxonomy and ecology.Bring your camera or phone and upload your observations during the walk to iNaturalist to be part of the 2025 City Nature Challenge.This event is in collaboration with the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Parkland Advisory Committee, for the City Nature Challenge, an event to gather observation data about the species inhabiting our natural world. This is your chance to learn about all the plants and animals that live in our Whitehorse parks and reserves! Spots are limited so be sure to register your attendance.We will be meeting at the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre for a 10am start. The visitor centre can be accessed from the carpark off Central Road, opposite Gwenda Ave.You can find more information on the City Nature Challenge <a href="https://www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/waste-environment/trees-and-gardens/wildlife-guests-and-pests/wildlife/city-nature-challenge" title="https://www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/waste-environment/trees-and-gardens/wildlife-guests-and-pests/wildlife/city-nature-challenge" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>*The event will be cancelled in case of extreme weather or total fire ban please check your emails on the day.*<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/cc/city-nature-challenge-1881039" title="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/cc/city-nature-challenge-1881039">View our other City Nature Challenge Events on offer</a>

Agenda

Enter at the Central Road entry and follow the signage for the Visitor Centre. Ensure you have downloaded the iNaturalist app to your smartphone.

Meet at the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre

Brief presentation on wildflowers

Guided walk around Blackburn Lake Sanctuary for wildflowers

Event End

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