Are you ready to take on the City Nature Challenge 2026? Over the ANZAC Day weekend, Hobsons Bay is joining a global four-day challenge where cities across the world collaborate to share nature observations.
By simply photographing plants or animals in our local parks and wetlands and uploading them to the iNaturalist app, you help scientists track local biodiversity while having fun outdoors.
We want to see Hobsons Bay on the leaderboard! Prizes are available for Hobsons Bay residents in the following categories:
Most different species observed
Most observations in total
Best animal photo
Best plant photo
Best underwater photo!
Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre is proud to partner with Hobsons Bay City Council, Friends of Newport Lakes, and Friends of Williamstown Wetlands to host two exciting guided events.
At this Newport Lakes Mothing Night, you can discover the hidden world of our night-time pollinators! We will be setting up lights to attract and identify local moth species.
How to Participate
Download the free iNaturalist app on your smartphone.
Join us at the Newport Lakes Park portable (next to the nursery), Newport Lakes Drive, Newport.
Snap photos of any wild plant, animal, or fungus you find.
Upload your findings to iNaturalist to contribute to our city's tally!
What to Bring
A smartphone with the iNaturalist app installed (or a digital camera to upload via desktop later).
Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
A sense of curiosity!
Cost
This is a FREE community event. We encourage families, students, and nature lovers of all ages to get involved.
Contact
For any questions regarding these events or how to use iNaturalist, please email: citizenscience@hobsonsbaywetlandscentre.org.au