Due to fleet issues, some collections were not possible on 11 September in parts of Watsonia, Watsonia North and a small part of Greensborough east of the bypass. Place bins out on Saturday 12 September to be emptied then.
Next date: Friday, 27 November 2026 | 07:00 AM to Monday, 30 November 2026 | 08:00 PM
The Great Southern BioBlitz is a citizen science challenge that encourages people across the Southern Hemisphere to record and share observations of nature.
We are joining other Melbourne councils and organisations to help document local biodiversity and contribute valuable data that supports environmental planning and conservation efforts.
Whether you are exploring a local reserve, walking through your neighbourhood, or observing wildlife in your backyard, every observation helps build a better understanding of Banyule's natural environment.
This event is suitable for:
By taking part, you can:
To participate:
Don't worry if you're unsure what you've found. Clear photos or sound recordings are often enough for the iNaturalist community to help identify the species.
To contribute, download the iNaturalist app to your handheld device or create an account on your computer. You can then make and upload observations during the challenge period.
Participants can take part at their own pace and choose locations that suit their needs. Observations can be recorded anywhere in Banyule using a smartphone, tablet or computer.
Anywhere in Banyule.
Fields marked as 'Required' must be completed
Email address*(Required)
Enter your email address or your friend's email addresses all separated by commas.
Free