Birds in the "Burbs" at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary

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Whitehorse Council Environmental Education Program

Join us for a talk by Dr Jacinta Humphrey on improving habitat for native birds in residential areas, part of the City Nature Challenge!

Blackburn Lake Sanctuary - Visitor Information Centre

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 the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Advisory Committee for this fascinating event presented by Dr Jacinta Humphrey from the Centre for Urban Research and RMIT.Dr Jacinta Humphrey will present on their research on the important topic of improving habitat for native birds in residential areas. We will cover issues such as:<ul><li>How do different birds species respond?</li><li>What is the role of canopy trees?</li><li>What can we do for the birds in our 'burbs?</li></ul>If time permits we can go for a walk around the Sanctuary and see these birds in action!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 2pm start. The visitor centre can be accessed from the Central road carpark. If you have any questions please contact the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Advisory Committee at blsac@bigpond.com or message 0437 172 333.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>

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