From Friday 28 April to Monday 1 May, people from around the world will compete to observe and record sounds and photos of wild plants and animals. Observations will be uploaded to the iNaturalist app and contribute to scientific research.
To get involved, simply:
- Download the free iNaturalist app
- Join the events in City of Port Phillip below or get out into parks, streets and backyards over the four days of the Challenge. Take photos or record sounds of wildlife, plants, insects and fungi anywhere in Port Phillip.
- Share your observations via the iNaturalist app.
Events in City of Port Phillip
City of Port Phillip Biodiversity sighting spectacular – Saturday 29 April, 2-4pm
The City of Port Phillip in partnership with the EcoCentre invites you to take part in the City Nature Challenge along the Port Melbourne light rail reserve. The railway line opened in 1854 and has an interesting mix of history and ecology. In recent years, the council’s efforts to green the Light Rail corridor have encouraged local fauna to return to the area. Let’s come together to discover what wildlife has returned to inhabit this area.
Register here: City of Port Phillip Nature Challenge – Port Phillip EcoCentre
Wetlands and wildlife walk – Saturday 29 April 10-12
Come on an adventure at Yalukit William Nature Reserve and you may see the emerging bird paradise including the purple swamp hens, white-face herons and eastern rosellas. Presented by the EcoCentre in partnership with Melbourne Water.
