Wonderful Wetlands and Bushlands of Whitehorse City Council

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 for this Great Southern BioBlitz Community Event at the Heatherdale Creek Parklands!

Heatherdale Reserve

Great Southern BioBlitz

Join free community events for the Great Southern BioBlitz!

Join The Whitehorse City Council Environmental Education Team for an exciting adventure to find and photograph the fascinating wildlife that call our bushlands and wetlands home.The Environmental Education Team will bring along a special camera that allows us to inspect inside the hollows and what may be living inside them without disturbing the birds.Following this we will look at some fascinating insects that inhabit the wetlands, lovingly called the Waterbugs. No expertise is required to participate - simply the interest in learning something new!This is your chance to learn about all the plants and animals that live in our Whitehorse parks and reserves, and participate in the Great Southern Bioblitz, an event to gather observation data about the species inhabiting our natural world. Don't forget your camera, whether it's a fancy one or just your phone, it is essential to record your observations using <a href="https://www.inaturalist.org/" title="https://www.inaturalist.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">iNaturalist</a>. Be a part of the Great Southern Bioblitz by uploading your photos to the <a href="https://www.inaturalist.org/" title="https://www.inaturalist.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">iNaturalist app</a>. Don't worry if you are not familiar with the app, we'll help you out along the way. You can<a href="https://www.inaturalist.org/" title="https://www.inaturalist.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> download the iNaturalist app</a> beforehand to be ready on the day!We will be meeting at the Heatherdale Reserve Bowling Club carpark, located off Heatherdale Road.Don't forget to wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe footwear. Children are always welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.*Please keep in mind that there are no drinking water or toilet facilities available on site.*Find more information on the Great Southern Bioblitz <a href="https://www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/great-southern-bioblitz" title="https://www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/great-southern-bioblitz" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>This is a free event but registration is mandatory as spots are limited. Please cancel your registration if you have booked a spot but are no longer able to attend.<a href="https://www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/great-southern-bioblitz" title="https://www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/great-southern-bioblitz" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">View our other Great Southern Bioblitz Events on offer</a>

Agenda

Habitat Hollows Walk with pole camera

Waterbugs from wetlands

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