Belgrave Community Platypus Evening

🌊 Dive into the fascinating world of the platypus and discover how citizen scientists are using cutting-edge eDNA technology to monitor this elusive species! 🧬🔬 Learn how you can support platypus conservation - and reduce your water bill - using smart rainwater tanks 💧

Join us for a presentation by platypus ecologist, Will Webster, who will share the findings of an eDNA platypus monitoring program powered by community volunteers.

Learn from researchers and practitioners about Belgrave's platypus population, and discover practical ways you can support their conservation through the Tanks for Platypus - Monbulk Creek Smart Water Network initiative. 

Key event information

• Light refreshments provided
• Presentations will commence at 7:10pm, concluding at 8:45pm
• Free event but registration is essential

Presenters

• Will Webster, Field Scientists, EnviroDNA
• Dr Darren Bos, Senior Research Fellow, Waterway Ecosystem Research Group, The University of Melbourne 
• Dana Dekkers, PhD Candidate, Waterway Ecosystem Research Group, The University of Melbourne
• Jess Lazarus, Smart Water Network Facilitator, Yarra Ranges Council

We hope to see you there!

This event is a collaboration between Southern Dandenongs Landcare and Melbourne Water. Photo credit: Doug Gimesy