Frogs of the Darebin Creek

Join us to explore the diversity and unique ecology of frogs in the Darebin Creek valley.

Led by frog expert David De Angelis, we’ll take a walk through the wetlands to listen for local frog species.

• Listen to a range of recorded frog calls and learn about the key characteristics used to identify species commonly found in the area, including threatened native frogs and those introduced through human activity.

• Become more familiar with recording frog calls, with a focus on species found in the area, including the threatened Growling Grass Frog and introduced species like the Eastern Dwarf Tree Frog.

• We'll also practice recording their calls as part of Victoria’s Frog Census, a citizen science program coordinated by Melbourne Water.

David works as an environmental educator and consultant, having particular interests in the identification, conservation and ecology of frogs. He is the current president of Frogs Victoria, and maintains involvement in surveying and monitoring for frogs through La Trobe University, Holmesglen Institute and The Field Naturalists Club of Victoria.

Please bring a torch, wear sturdy footwear, and be prepared for field conditions.

Meet on the corner of Barrhill Bvd and Freidrich St, Wollert

Open to all ages. Bookings essential.