Published on 25 August 2025
It’s on! This September for Biodiversity Month, we’re going head-to-head with other councils to see who can snap the most plants, animals and fungi – and we need your help to win!
Join the BioBlitz – be your own backyard David AttenboroughAll month long, we’re on a mission to find and photograph as many species as possible using the free iNaturalist app. Spotted a kookaburra? Click. Found a weird mushroom? Snap it. Discovered a beetle with funny eyes? Straight to the app. Every upload counts towards our tally.
How do I get involved?Follow these steps to join in the fun and help the Peninsula climb the leaderboard:
Want to see how we’re tracking against the competition? Check out the Greater Melbourne BioBlitz 2025 Leaderboard here.
Step up your nature game with a guided walk
Want insider tips from the people who know our bushland best? Book in for one of our free guided walks. You’ll explore some of the Peninsula’s hidden gems and learn how we look after our incredible biodiversity.All walks are held from 10 – 11.30am and 1 – 2.30pm on:
To book for a guided walk or to learn more about the Bio Blitz click here. Let’s do this, Peninsula! Download the iNaturalist app, head outside and help us claim victory.
Quotes attributable to Mayor Councillor Anthony Marsh:
“This is a great chance to show off the Peninsula’s unique wildlife and natural beauty. Every photo you upload helps put us ahead on the leaderboard and highlights the amazing biodiversity of the Mornington Peninsula. Let’s get out there, have some fun, and bring the top spot home.”