Discover and Record - Native Orchids of Cox Scrub. A citizen science guided walk.
Event description
Let's get outdoors, slow down and enjoy the beginnings of spring at Cox Scrub Conservation Park.
Led by Second Nature Project Officer Ky, we will walk along the Stringybark trail to discover the native orchids and other flora present. You will be guided through how to create and upload an observation in the app iNaturalist, and learn how this helps contribute to science and research.
Never used iNaturalist before? No worries! We will show you the top tips for how to make a great observation.
The track is sandy, and can be undulating, so a reasonable level of mobility is needed.
Where to meet:
The main carpark located approximately 5km south of Ashbourne. Please note, there are no public toilets at the park.
What to bring:
Wear closed in walking shoes, long pants and a hat
BYO water bottle
If you want to use iNaturalist, a fully charged mobile phone with the app installed
Be SunSmart
About the park:
Cox Scrub is one of the larger parks in the Fleurieu, covering 563 hectares. Stringybarks and banksias provide habitat for many native bird species.
This event is seeded by Green Adelaide.
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