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City Nature Challenge: Moth night

Sat 27 April 2024
8:00 pm 10:00 pm
Willsmere Park

27 Willow Grove
Kew East VIC 3102

Free
04/27/2024 8:00 pm 04/27/2024 10:00 pm City Nature Challenge: Moth night Join City of Boroondara as we compete in the 2024 City Nature Challenge!You'll be helping to put Boroondara's flora and fauna on the world map, while contributing to important citizen science data collection. The challenge runs for 4 days, from Friday 26 to Monday 29 April 2024.We invite you to come along and join in an evening of moth spotting and identification with the Entomological Society of Victoria.We will be on hand to help you spot, learn about and record your sightings, as we focus on our amazing moths. Together, let's see the incredible moths that Boroondara has to offer!What to bringPlease wear appropriate clothing and shoes for an outdoor walk along uneven ground. Please bring a water bottle and be prepared for the weather.You may like to watch a video to learn how to use the iNaturalist app, if this is your first time participating in the City Nature Challenge. Watch the iNaturalist training video on YouTube.Where to meetThe closest public parking to the event is at Willsmere Park, near the intersection of Willow Grove and Wattle Road, Kew East, 3102, near the pavillion. We will meet you here and we will then walk down to the location together.Accessibility at this spaceWe can provide Auslan interpretation at this event. We need at least 2 weeks to confirm an interpreter. If you contact us closer to the event, we may not be able to organise an interpreter in time. You can email us at [email protected] or call (03) 9278 4333 to request an interpreter, or talk to us about other accessibility services.Quiet areasWide passagewaysRest area for assistance animals , City of Boroondara [email protected] Australia/Melbourne public

Event details

Join City of Boroondara as we compete in the 2024 City Nature Challenge!

You'll be helping to put Boroondara's flora and fauna on the world map, while contributing to important citizen science data collection. The challenge runs for 4 days, from Friday 26 to Monday 29 April 2024.

We invite you to come along and join in an evening of moth spotting and identification with the Entomological Society of Victoria.

We will be on hand to help you spot, learn about and record your sightings, as we focus on our amazing moths. Together, let's see the incredible moths that Boroondara has to offer!

What to bring

  • Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes for an outdoor walk along uneven ground. 
  • Please bring a water bottle and be prepared for the weather.

You may like to watch a video to learn how to use the iNaturalist app, if this is your first time participating in the City Nature Challenge. Watch the iNaturalist training video on YouTube.

Where to meet

The closest public parking to the event is at Willsmere Park, near the intersection of Willow Grove and Wattle Road, Kew East, 3102, near the pavillion. We will meet you here and we will then walk down to the location together.

Accessibility at this space

We can provide Auslan interpretation at this event. We need at least 2 weeks to confirm an interpreter. If you contact us closer to the event, we may not be able to organise an interpreter in time. You can email us at [email protected] or call (03) 9278 4333 to request an interpreter, or talk to us about other accessibility services.

  • Quiet areas
  • Wide passageways
  • Rest area for assistance animals
Contact
Environmental Sustainability and Open Spaces team