Nature discovery - with a focus on birds
Royal Spoonbill. Photo credit: bbdown
Will Mitchell, from BirdLife Australia and local resident, will help you discover and learn about local birds living in Maroondah.
This is one of two nature discovery activities being held in Maroondah designed to encourage participation in the 2024 City Nature Challenge from Friday 26 April to Monday 29 April.
Discover some of the wild plants, animals and fungi that are found in and around Maroondah.
Come prepared with the iNaturalist app downloaded on your smartphone so your observations can be counted towards Maroondah’s statistics in the challenge.
Please note you may be walking on uneven ground and encounter stinging or biting insects or tripping hazards such as fallen branches and potholes. Please stick to the trails.
This event is subject to weather forecast eg: heavy rain, strong winds or thunderstorms may result in the event being cancelled.
Event details
- Date: Sunday 27 April 2024
- Time: 9am to 11am
- Venue: Bungalook Conservation Reserve, Kilsyth South. Meeting point information will be emailed to you prior to the event.
- Activity guide: Will Mitchell - BirdLife Australia
Please dress for the expected weather, and wear closed footwear that is safe for uneven ground.
Book online
Please note there is a maximum of 20 participants. Please complete one booking form for each participant.
Book online
Getting started with iNaturalist
These short guides include information on:
- how to set up your iNaturalist account
- the basics on how to use iNaturalist
- tips and hints on making observations.
When
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Saturday, 27 April 2024 | 09:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Location
Meeting point information will be sent following registration.
Bungalook Conservation Reserve, Kilsyth South, View map
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Bungalook Conservation Reserve ,
Kilsyth South
Bungalook Conservation Reserve ,
Kilsyth South
Nature discovery - with a focus on birds