Explore, observe and connect with nature this Biodiversity Month

Next date: Thursday, 10 September 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

We’re celebrating Biodiversity Month this September with free opportunities to connect with nature, learn about local biodiversity and contribute to citizen science. 

The community are invited to take part in the BioBlitz and a series of guided bushland walks, encouraging people of all ages to spend time outdoors, explore local natural areas and discover the plants, animals and fungi that call the Peninsula home. 

Throughout September, participants can join the BioBlitz by recording observations of local plants and animals using the free iNaturalist app. From birds and butterflies to wildflowers, fungi and marine life, every record helps build a picture of biodiversity across the Peninsula and contributes valuable information that supports conservation, research and environmental management. 

Get involved in the BioBlitz 

1. Download the free iNaturalist app on your smartphone. 
2. Sign up to create your profile (or log in if you already have one). 
3. From 1 September, head out into nature, take photos of your plant, animal, or fungi finds, and upload them to the app. 
4. Your observations will automatically be added to the Mornington Peninsula BioBlitz 2026 project tally on iNaturalist.

If you would like to keep up with the project tally, you can see the latest updates on the Mornington Peninsula Shire Project Page and the Melbourne Project Page on iNaturalist! 

• Mornington Peninsula Shire: Biodiversity Blitz 2026 - Mornington Peninsula Shire
• Melbourne: Biodiversity Blitz 2026 - Melbourne

Join a guided walk 

To help you explore the Peninsula’s bushlands and discover native species, join a walk! Places are limited, bookings essential.

Book a free guided walk now

You might also be interested in: Conservation Covenants - Our Bushland. Our Legacy

When

Location

Meet at the reserve entrance, opposite number 59 Parkedge Circuit, Rosebud.

Parkedge Circuit, Rosebud, 3939, View Map