Bayside is known of it’s 17km of foreshore and hectares of open space, characteristics that lend themselves to a strong biodiverse environment.
Keep reading to find out what’s on for Biodiversity Month in Bayside.
Biodiversity Blitz
We’re partnering with nine councils to see who can record the most species in iNaturalist during Biodiversity month. By participating you’ll learn about local plants and wildlife, whilst contributing to citizen science and highlighting Bayside’s amazing biodiversity.
Join in and help Bayside come out on top!
Spring open days
Spring Open Days return in 2022 for lovers of nature to learn more about flora and fauna living in Bayside’s heathlands and reserves.
The Spring Openings are a chance to walk through areas of remnant bushland and coastal vegetation and get a closer look at Bayside’s indigenous plants as they flower in spring.
Join our knowledgeable volunteers between Sunday 28 August and Sunday 9 October for an exploration into Bayside’s best biodiverse sites- full of native plants and wildlife.
Wildlife walks
Join Friends of Native Wildlife for wildlife walks and online informationsessions and learn more about wildlife in Bayside. On walks, survey areas rich with biodiversity, look for Common Bronzewings, Spinebills and other birds and insects, and learn about the bats and more. Click the event below to book in.
- Wildlife Walk and Spring Opening – Beaumaris Sunday, September 11, 2022 – 14:00 to 15:30
- Wildlife Walk and Spring Opening – Sandringham Sunday, September 18, 2022 – 14:00 to 15:30
- Wild In Bayside Online – Waterbugs Tuesday, September 20, 2022 – 19:30 to 21:00
Banksia Bulletin
Learn more and keep up to date with environmental projects, activities, events and volunteering opportunities in Bayside by subscribing to our quarterly newsletter the Banksia Bulletin.
Victoria Nature Festival
Taking place during biodiversity month from 12 to 25 September 2022 is the Victoria Nature Festival.
With more than 50 events and experiences, there’s heaps of fun ways to connect with and act for nature.
Community Nursery Gala Day
Come and celebrate the Community Nursery’s last Gala Day on Saturday 1 October.
All of the volunteers at the nursery are knowledgeable and passionate and can help you discover what wonderful indigenous plants will help to turn your garden into a climate tolerant and wildlife friendly space.
Buy stock, enjoy a sausage sizzle and build your natives knowledge at Gala Day on Saturday 1 October, 9am – 2pm.
Bayside Community Nursery is at 317- 319 Reserve Road, Cheltenham
GreenMoney
Planning on taking part in Biodiversity Month? Be rewarded with GreenMoney points when you take a biodiversity friendly action in September including:
- Subscribe to the Banksia Bulletin (150 points)
- Go on a wildlife walk (400 points)
- Download the iNaturalist app (250 points)
