The Great Southern Bio Blitz, 20-23 September 2024

The 'Great Southern BioBlitz' (GSB) is an international event dedicated to finding and identifying as many species as possible across the Southern Hemisphere from the 20th to the 23th of September. A BioBlitz is essentially a biological census, bringing together citizen scientists, families, students, teachers, and other community members to celebrate and document biodiversity.

Purpose

The event highlights the immense biodiversity of the Central Tablelands during the flourishing springtime and engages the public in science and nature learning through the citizen science platform iNaturalist. It's an opportunity to discover and document local biodiversity, connect with fellow nature enthusiasts, and contribute to global conservation efforts.

What is GSB?

The Great Southern BioBlitz is a chance for Southern Hemisphere countries to record organisms during spring and showcase their beautiful biodiversity to the world. Organised by a grassroots network of enthusiastic citizen scientists, the event encourages any one to participate and highlights the importance of biodiversity.

How to Get Involved

There are two main ways to participate in the GSB for 2024:

  1. Become a Participant

    • Anyone in the world can take part in the event. Simply upload observations of wildlife to the iNaturalist platform. Observations must be made somewhere in the Southern Hemisphere during the event time frame. Register as a participant here to stay informed and qualify for a certificate.

  2. Join Our Project

    • Participate in the Great Southern BioBlitz 2024 by joining our specific project for the Central Tablelands, NSW. This will allow you to contribute your observations directly to our local effort. Join our project on iNaturalist here.

Whether you’re a nature lover, a photo fanatic, or a science enthusiast, the Great Southern BioBlitz offers an exciting way to engage with nature and contribute to important conservation work. Join us in this global event and help showcase the biodiversity of the Central Tablelands!

Join in 3 easy steps!

1. Download the iNaturalist app, and set up an account

2. Take pictures or recordings of animals, plants, fungi, and any wildlife you find during the bioblitz.

3. Upload your pictures and audio recordings to iNaturalist.