Mini BioBlitz at the Mahoe Reserve, Lincoln

🔍🦋 Join us in our search for various species in the Mahoe Native Reserve in Lincoln as part of the City Nature Challenge Ōtautahi. You'll be on the hunt for anything that flies, grows, crawls and hides! The challenge takes place globally as people all over the world look to see the diversity of life in our local areas.

What to Expect:

NEW THIS YEAR: Get a close-up look at the creatures you find with our digital microscope connected to a monitor!

🦋 Our expert volunteers will be equipped with butterfly nets, beating sheets, and soil sieves to help collect and identify species from every corner of the reserve.

💧 Participate in hands-on water quality testing and learn about the life in our waterways.

🌱 Discover what lies beneath our feet with soil exploration activities that reveal the hidden system supporting us.

📱 Download the iNaturalist app before attending to contribute your findings to the global City Nature Challenge 2025.

✅ Children's University learning destination - bring passports!

✅ All equipment provided - just bring your curiosity!

✅ Suitable for all ages and experience levels

This free event was a huge success last year and we look forward to another enjoyable afternoon as we contribute to citizen science and learn about our local biodiversity!

Species found in the reserve and upload your observations to iNaturalist.NZ. 

Read More on The City Nature Challenge 2025

Our Sponsors

A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors! We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors, Rata Foundation, Selwyn District Council, COGS, Lottery Community, Lincoln University, Creative Communities Scheme, Lincoln Community Trust, Lincoln Community Committee.