City Nature Challenge 2024 at Strettle Wetland

Darebin City Council

Get ready to explore Darebin's natural environment by participating in the City Nature Challenge 2024!

Strettle Wetland - meet at the carpark on the corner of Strettle St. and Miller St. Thornbury

The <a href="https://www.citynaturechallenge.org/" title="https://www.citynaturechallenge.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">City Nature Challenge</a> is back!For the third year running, Darebin is teaming up with over 25 Councils and environmental groups to represent Greater Melbourne on the global stage in the City Nature Challenge.The challenge spans 4 days of international collaboration to document as many observations as possible of all living animals, plants and fungi using the <a href="https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/home" title="https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/home" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">iNaturalist App</a>. Join Darebin's Bushland Management team on a morning walk to:<ul><li>Learn how to use <a href="https://www.inaturalist.org" title="https://www.inaturalist.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">iNaturalist</a> to record your observations of nature.</li><li>Explore Strettle Wetland and learn about local plants and animals and ways to protect them.</li><li>Be part of the global challenge to increase our understanding of biodiversity.</li></ul> After the event, you'll be equipped to continue using iNaturalist to document the immense biodiversity in Darebin and the world!Yout observations will contribute to <a href="https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/projects/city-nature-challenge-2024-darebin" title="https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/projects/city-nature-challenge-2024-darebin" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Darebin's project</a> and the <a href="https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/projects/city-nature-challenge-2024-greater-melbourne" title="https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/projects/city-nature-challenge-2024-greater-melbourne" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Greater Melbourne Collaboration project</a>. Get ready:<ul><li>We encourage you to download the free <a href="https://www.inaturalist.org" title="https://www.inaturalist.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">iNaturalist App</a> prior to the event, however this is not essential to attend the session.</li><li>Dress appropriately for an outdoor walk, including sturdy shoes for uneven terrain.</li><li>Be sun smart</li><li>Bring a water bottle</li><li>Be prepared for potential wet weather</li><li>Ensure your phone is fully charged</li></ul> Please note: This event uses the Eventbrite booking system. When booking you will be asked to provide your name, email and phone number. This information will enable us to keep you informed about the event or event cancellations.

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