Great Southern Bioblitz: Water Bug Hunt

Let's contribute to the Great Southern Bioblitz by exploring aquatic and semi-aquatic life in Witton Creek. Lst's photo caplture them and upload the information to inaturalist. We'll contribute to an exciting and ever growing database.

Macro-invertebrates are sensitive and therefore able to indicate the state of Witton Creek's health. What will we see? Backswimmers, caddiesfly or even mayfly larvae, water beetles, water spiders, dragon and damselfly larvae, or little freshwater crustaceans? We'll have the equipment to catch and transfer to trays for identification and then a return to the creek. Budding naturalists love this activity, and adults are equally excited. There is a lot to learn about waterways and how the surrounds influence its health. We start a little earlier as this is considered an appropriate time for them to be observed.

We have a few activities on the day, all under the banner of the Great Southern Bioblitz. Why not make it an entire morning and participate in other activities too.

This event is supported by Moore Park and Taringa Parade Bushcare Groups, Cubberla-Witton Catchments Network, Brisbane City Council's Coimmunity Conservation Partnerships Program and the Lord Mayor's Community Fund through local Councillor Penny Wolff. We are very grateful.