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We post daily updates on our BioBlitz project with challenges, feedback and resources! find them here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/watergum-backyard-bioblitz-for-citizen-science-month/journal

We have had some amazing sightings already. These are the statistic for the BioBlitz so far below: ... See more

We love getting feedback on all the things we do like this one from Sarah, this is what it is all about:

"We're loving the bioblitz so far and have been amazed by the diversity of cool bugs on the plants and amongst the leaf litter!

We're finding that paying close attention and being mindful of what's going on in our backyard is really helping us to deal with everything that's going on in the world. It's also nice to connect with others in the community who share similar interests - although in my case this is usually when I've made an incorrect identification!"

You can join our BioBlitz at any time! It's a great way to find out what's in your backyard. You will learn heaps about how to identify them, you are able to chat to others in the project and scientist to clarify identifications and find more information on all the species itself. Oh.. and did you know that you can win a Kids Platypus Book if you become top observer at the end of the month?

CHALLENGE 5: Bees and wasps! They are still busy in the garden!

Watergum Backyard BioBlitz - Celebrate Citizen Science Month ... See more

As I am drinking my coffee to wake up, my friend mister Currawong flies in for his breakfast worms and our regular morning chat. Mister Currawong thinks it is time for challenge 4 for the Watergum Backyard BioBlitz - Celebrate Citizen Science Month: Find as many BIRDS as you can today!

Happy bird watching!

(I forgot to take a picture of Mister Currawong to upload to the project. Hope he comes back today) ... See more

Keep them coming everyone! We've hit the 100 mark!

We had a few people ask us if they can still join the Watergum Backyard BioBlitz - Celebrate Citizen Science Month and the answer: ABSOLUTELY! You can join the BioBlitz at any time. Just download the app and start recording the beautiful plants and animals around you.

Challenge 2 for the backyard BioBlitz: Find a dragonfly in your backyard! They love the sunshine so keep an eye out for them today. ... See more

How are we going Gold Coast, Logan and Scenic Rim? The first observations have been submitted! Well done to all! Keep them coming.

First challenge today: find the most pretty butterfly you can find, take a photo and upload it to our project on iNaturalist!

City of Gold Coast Logan City Council Scenic Rim Regional Council SciStarter Australian Citizen Science Association ... See more

Earth month, citizen science month, It's all happening! Read all about it with Blank GC

It’s Earth Month, which means Earth Day (22 April) is just around the corner. And while the skies might be seeing a much-needed drop...

The first observation has been submitted as part of our Watergum Backyard BioBlitz - Celebrate Citizen Science Month! Well done friends!

Star Goodenia from Pacific Pines QLD 4211, Australia on April 01, 2020 at 09:43 AM by Alicia Powell

At home and bored already? Don't worry, we have got your covered! Coming soon..

Never used iNaturalist before and want to participate in our Watergum Backyard BioBlitz - Celebrate Citizen Science Month? Don't worry! Here is a video that explains exactly how to make an observation using the app: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xENz1xRu0wI ... See more

A quick video demonstrating how easy it is to make an observation with the iNaturalist mobile app. http://www.inaturalist.org (c) 2017 California Academy of ...