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In Knox, a growing number of the community are participating in biodiversity recording and data collection – also known as citizen science. Spring is a great time of year to learn more about your local environment by participating in a citizen science activity.

Some citizen science projects have specific goals or species they require you to document. For example, writing a list of all the bird species you observe and the number of individuals you see or hear for the Aussie Bird Count; or recording and uploading the sound of a frog to the Frog ID app.

Other opportunities are more general and require you to take a photo or record the sound of an animal, plant or fungi at a given location at a specific point in time. For example, uploading a photo of a cool fungi you see on your morning walk to iNaturalist. 

You can participate in citizen science during your own time or join an organized BioBlitz event. 

During a Bioblitz participants make as many observations as possible – the catch? You only have a certain amount of time to do it.

Check out some of the exciting citizen science events you can join this spring below: 

Events

Aussie Bird Count

20 – 26 October

Australia’s biggest bird count is hosted by Bird Life Australia. For just 20 minutes a day, head outside and count the number of birds you see. Once you’re done – log your results on the Bird Count app or online. You can also use the handy in-built bird-finder tool to help you identify a bird you are unsure of.

More information

Great Southern BioBlitz

24 – 27 October

Join countries across the Southern Hemisphere as we observe, record and log observations of different fungi, plants and animals. Taking part is fun and easy using the iNaturalist platform.

More information

Frog ID Week

7 – 16 November

The eighth annual Frog ID week will be held in November, and it is the perfect time to learn more about our slippery amphibian friends! Using the free FrogID app, record different croaks, barks and whistles made by our local frogs.

More information 

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