Become a Citizen Scientist - iNaturalist observations

Sustainability Week - La Trobe University

Explore all living species on campus and its surroundings and register observations on iNaturalist. There are exciting prizes for the top 3 people who observe the most species!

3rd prize: 5 plants from the Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary
2nd prize: framed botanical artwork by Carly Altree-Williams
1st prize: a dinner for 2 at The Big Esso (max spend of $150)

How it works:

1. Download the iNaturalist app (available on Google Play and the App store)
2. Create an account
3. Join our project on iNaturalist to be in the running to win a prize for most species observed!
4. Get outside and take photos of living things on Thursday 21st March 
5. Upload your sightings via the iNaturalist app

Anyone is eligible to take part in this event. Whether you head out for a full day of making observations in the bush or just record the spider living on your ceiling. It all counts!

Important: For observations to contribute to our project (and to your species total), they must be taken within the Nangak Tamboree project area. You can see a map of this area on the project page.

Note: for La Trobe University students and staff only. Please register using your La Trobe email address.

For any question or further information please email us at sustainability@latrobe.edu.au