Great Southern Bioblitz Spotlight Night

Come for a leisurely 800 metre walk to observe nocturnal animals that can be found along the Spotted Gum trail in Springfield Lakes. Springfield Lakes Nature Care Inc (SLNC) is holding a Spotlight Night as part of the Great Southern Bioblitz. The walk will be along graded tracks to the observe nocturnal animals and maybe spot some of the native frogs that inhabit this section of bush in Springfield Lakes. Please wear comfortable closed in shoes, long sleeved shirts and long trousers and wear insect repellent as the mosquitoes can be a bit annoying. If we are lucky, we will see one or two squirrel gliders that have taken up residence in one of the special rear entry glider boxes. They leave just after dusk so please be punctual. Afterwards we will provide a warm cup of HOT chocolate & marshmallows in the local park beside the lake. This activity is suitable for families. We meet at the big gate. BYO torch & binoculars. This walk is in conjunction with #TheGreatSouthernBioblitz - an annual international to highlight the immense biodiversity spread across the southern hemisphere during spring and to engage the public in science exploration and learning about nature and the things in your neighbourhood. All photographs taken on the event will be logged onto the iNaturalist Website as part of the project. If you are not a user of iNaturalist you can join for free. The project link where all photos will be added is below and you are welcome to join the project at anytime but observations cannot be added until the start of the bioblitz. Great Southern Bioblitz 2026: Ipswich, Queensland · iNaturalist