September is National Biodiversity Month – the perfect time to celebrate the diversity of living things found in Greater Dandenong.
Biodiversity is the variety of all life forms on earth, including plants, animals and micro-organisms, and the ecosystems that are their homes.
Throughout National Biodiversity Month we encourage you to spend time in nature and consider becoming a citizen scientist through our annual Biodiversity Blitz.
By joining the Blitz, you can help us learn more about our biodiverse environment and contribute to a greater understanding of our natural world.
How to join:
Step 1 - Download the free iNaturalist app and register.
Step 2 - Join the Biodiversity Blitz 2025 - City of Greater Dandenong project.
Step 3 - Start recording your observations.
The iNaturalist app is easy to use and there is a community on iNaturalist that can help you identify your observations. It is a great way to learn about local plants and animals and get involved in local conservation.
Throughout the month we will be in competition with neighbouring Council’s to record the most sightings, so join the fun and help us ‘blitz’ the competition.
Visit the Biodiversity Blitz 2025 webpage for more information.
