Wagga Wagga: Great Southern BioBlitz 2025

Great Southern BioBlitz at Marrambidya Wetlands

Date and Time
Sunday, 26 October | 10:00am – 12:00pm

Location
Marrambidya Wetlands, 100 Narrung Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

Join Wagga Wagga Urban Landcare for a fun, hands-on morning at the stunning Marrambidya Wetlands, a 20-hectare reserve known for its rich biodiversity and important Wiradjuri heritage. This free, family-friendly event is perfect for nature lovers, curious kids and anyone keen to learn more about the local environment.

What’s On

Enjoy four interactive stations positioned around the main lagoon:

• Intro to iNaturalist & Landcare
  Receive a warm welcome and find out how to use the iNaturalist app to record your discoveries. Volunteers will be on hand to explain the work of Landcare and answer any of your questions.

• Birds
  Take a stroll along the levee bank and meet local bird enthusiasts. Spot and learn about the diverse woodland and wetland birds that call Marrambidya home.

• Waterbugs
  Try your hand at identifying waterbugs at our tables set up with trays of wetland water, waterbug posters and magnifying glasses. Discover why these tiny creatures are vital for a healthy ecosystem.

• Frogs, Lizards & Turtles
  Visit the council sustainability van by the lagoon’s edge to listen for frogs and learn to identify their calls. See local real live lizards, and chat with our experts about the fascinating frogs, lizards and turtles found in and around the wetlands.

Additional Information

• All ages welcome; please dress for the weather and bring your own water and hat.

• Accessible facilities and picnic spots available.

• Free entry. Parking available on-site via Narrung Street.

• For updates and details, follow Wagga Wagga Urban Landcare or contact Nicole at nmaher@mli.org.au

Get involved, meet new mates and experience the natural wonders of Marrambidya Wetlands, right here in the heart of Wagga Wagga.

This event is brought to you by Wagga Wagga Urban Landcare, with support from Wagga Wagga City Council and Murrumbidgee Landcare. Supported by the NSW Landcare Enabling Program.