Using Citizen Science in Gardening

Learn about the fascinating world of Citizen Science and discover how you can actively contribute to conservation efforts and how this data can help you in your garden. This engaging workshop is divided into three parts, each offering valuable insights and practical knowledge on how to get involved and how to find, use and apply information. 

First, we'll provide an introduction to Citizen Science, exploring its significance in understanding and protecting biodiversity. Discover how individuals like you can make a real impact through participation in scientific research. 

Next, we'll delve into one of the world's most popular Citizen Science Apps, iNaturalist. Learn how to effectively use this powerful tool to document and identify various species in your area. Unlock the wonders of the natural world as we guide you through the app's features and functionalities.  

Lastly, we'll empower you to organise your very own BioBlitz activity. A BioBlitz is a biological inventory, where participants work together to identify and document as many species as possible within a designated area and time frame. Gain valuable insights on planning, executing, and maximizing the success of your BioBlitz, while fostering a deeper connection with nature and biodiversity.  

This one hour session is delivered by Helen Charles (see bio below) and is great for those new to citizenscience wanting to know how you can use it as a gardening tool, to understand what is going on in your patch and really connect with those animals around you. 

It is one of four in a Masterclass Series "Understanding Nature in Your Garden Series". Other topics include – Introduction to Wildlife Gardening; Getting native bees and other pollinators in your garden and Boom Time for Bully Birds.  Book the Series Package for discount.  Friends of SGA receive a 15% discount on Master Class full price tickets. You can become a Friend of SGA here. Green Garden Professional (GGPs) receive a 30% discount.

Sustainable Gardening Australia (SGA) is a not-for-profit non-government organiation dedicated to achieving a healthy biodiverse planet.

Its driving purpose is to:

• Encourage, educate and enable home and professional gardeners to adopt sustainable gardening practices to protect or enhance the natural environment;
• Provide information, education and undertake research about the natural environment;
• Reconnect people to the natural world through gardening; and
• Ensure an understanding of the impacts that gardening decisions about chemical and resource use have on the natural environment well beyond their neighbourhood.