Nature after dark: insects and wildlife of the wetlands

Explore the insects and wildlife of the Glen Iris Wetlands at this special bioblitz event along the Kooyongkoot (Gardiners Creek) as part of the 2026 City Nature Challenge.

Enjoy a plant and wildlife walk through the wetlands at dusk with a Council horticultural expert, followed by moth and insect spotlighting activities after dark with entomologist Dr Luis Mata.  

Attendees will be supported to take photos of insects and wildlife observed during the event using the free iNaturalist app to help document the diverse life of the wetlands.

What to bring: 

• a smartphone or camera to take photos or make sound recordings of insects/wildlife

  • download the free iNaturalist app before the event from Apple App Store or Google Play and set up your free account (watch our 2021 iNaturalist training video to learn more about using the app)

• comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain

• weather-appropriate clothing

• a torch or headlamp

Bookings are essential as spaces are limited.