Insect Investigation (adults) - Boroondara City Nature Challenge

Join City of Boroondara as we compete in the 2025 City Nature Challenge. You'll be helping to put Boroondara's flora and fauna on the world map, whilst contributing to important citizen science data collection. The challenge runs for 4 days only: Friday 25th - Monday 28th April 2025.

We invite you to come along and join in an evening of insect spotting and identification with the Entomological Society of Victoria. We will be on hand to help you spot, learn about, and record your sightings, as we focus on our amazing insect species! 

We will take you on a guided walk through the park to spot various spider species, followed by the opportunity to look at moths on our moth sheet!

This walk will be aimed at adults, however we will be hosting a family friendly walk at 6pm. 

We encourage you to download the free iNaturalist app prior to the event, however this is not essential to attend the session.

Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes for an outdoor walk along uneven ground. Please bring a torch and dress appropriately for the weather conditions.

When: 7pm - 8pm

Where: South Surrey Park, Surrey Hills (909-911 Riversdale Rd, Bonner St, Surrey Hills VIC 3127).

Where to meet: at the bridge near the rocks. Please see the red circle to mark the location on the following map: 

There are no public toilets at South Surrey Park.

Together, let's see the incredible biodiversity that Boroondara has to offer!

To see how Boroondara is going against the other metropolitan Melbourne Councils, visit: https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/projects/city-nature-challenge-2025-greater-melbourne-umbrella

Privacy: The personal information required for this booking is necessary for us to keep you informed about the event or event cancellations. Any other information requested is optional and will be used only to help us evaluate our program and plan future events.