Environment events and workshops

  • Biodiversity Blitz 2022 is happening this September and it’s your chance to learn about Cardinia Shire’s local biodiversity while competing for prizes!
  • Learn about our local flora and fauna and how you can help our environment.

For the second year running, we are celebrating Biodiversity Month by joining several of our neighbouring councils in the Biodiversity Blitz competition.

The competition encourages residents to record local plant and animal species throughout September using iNaturalist – a free mobile App that helps you identify the plants and animals around you.

The information recorded in the App will also help scientists to better understand and protect nature. It’s a great way to learn about plants and animals and get involved in citizen science.

How to become a member of Cardinia Shire’s Biodiversity Blitz team

  1. Download the free iNaturalist App
  2. Join the Biodiversity Blitz 2022 - Cardinia Shire project
  3. From Thursday 1 September start recording your observations.

Check out this great iNaturalist video made by Yarra Ranges Council to get started!

To learn more about using iNaturalist, register to attend one of the free online training webinars. The first webinar will be hosted by iNaturalist enthusiast Luis, an ecologist and entomologist, who will present the basics of iNaturalist and answer any questions residents may have.

Webinar times

Registration is essential.

What

When

Where

Register

iNaturalist webinar

7pm, Wednesday 31 August 2022

Online

Webinar Registration - Zoom

iNaturalist champions 

7pm, Thursday 15 September 2022 

Online

Webinar Registration - Zoom

Register now to attend our free bush walk through Beaconsfield Flora and Fauna Reserve and learn more about our local plants and animals and how you can upload your photos to iNaturalist during biodiversity month. 

Hosted by Cardinia Shire’s Environment and Heritage team in partnership with the Friends of Cardinia Creek. 

Participants are reminded to bring appropriate footwear, clothing, and a smartphone. 

Registration is essential.

What

When

Where

Register

Cardinia Creek
bush walk 

2pm, Saturday 10
September 2022

Beaconsfield Cricket Club carpark,
23-25 Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd,
Beaconsfield 

Event 
Registration -
Trybooking

Contact our Environment and Heritage team 
Ph: 1300 787 624 
Email: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au