Great Southern BioBlitz at Highfield Farm and Woodland

Great Southern BioBlitz at Highfield Farm and Woodland

Join Murrumbidgee Landcare and the Riverina Highlands Landcare Network for a morning of discovery at the award-winning Highfield Farm and Woodland.

Together, we will explore the property and record its plants, animals, fungi and other living species as part of the Great Southern BioBlitz. A BioBlitz brings community members, naturalists and experts together to find and document as many species as possible within a particular place and time.

During the morning, participants will learn how to use iNaturalist to make biodiversity observations and contribute valuable information to the wider Murrumbidgee Great Southern BioBlitz project.

We will also explore how citizen science can support seed collection and restoration projects by helping us:

• Identify native plant species across the property

• Record the location of potential seed plants

• Build knowledge of flowering and fruiting times

• Monitor vegetation and habitat condition

• Create useful records to support future restoration planning

No previous experience is required. Whether you are new to citizen science or already using iNaturalist, everyone is welcome to take part.

A sausage sizzle lunch will be provided at the end of the event.

Event date

• 29th November 2026

Event time

• 9:00 am to 12:30 pm

Before you come

Please download the free iNaturalist app, create an account and bring your charged smartphone or tablet. If possible, join the Murrumbidgee Great Southern BioBlitz project before the event.

For more information about BioBlitz events and how to participate, visit the Murrumbidgee Landcare BioBlitz Frequently Asked Questions. A BioBlitz is open to all ages and experience levels, and observations of plants, animals and fungi can contribute valuable biodiversity information. [mli.org.au]

What to bring

• A charged smartphone or tablet with iNaturalist installed

• Enclosed, sturdy footwear

• Long trousers and weather-appropriate clothing

• A hat and sunscreen

• Drinking water and snacks

• Insect repellent

• A portable battery pack, if available

• A notebook, binoculars or camera, if desired

Safety information

This is an outdoor activity on a working rural property. Participants may encounter uneven ground, long grass, branches, insects, ticks, snakes and changing weather conditions.

Please:

• Follow all instructions from event organisers and property representatives

• Remain within the designated activity areas

• Wear enclosed footwear and suitable protective clothing

• Bring adequate water and sun protection

• Closely supervise children at all times

• Advise organisers of any relevant medical conditions or accessibility requirements

• Clean soil and plant material from footwear and equipment before and after the event to support farm biosecurity

The event may be modified, postponed or cancelled in the event of unsafe weather, fire danger or property conditions.

Come along, explore an outstanding local property and help build a better understanding of the biodiversity found across the Riverina Highlands.

“This initiative has been supported by the NSW Government through the Landcare Enabling Program Phase 3 Innovations and Partnerships Grant Program”.