Bugs in Backyards – Hawkesbury Bushcare Nocturnal Safari

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Bugs in Backyards – Hawkesbury Bushcare Nocturnal Safari
Be part of creating the second springtime snapshot of bugs across Australia

Overview

Discover the wildlife of the Hawkesbury by torchlight – and help map the bugs that keep our world humming.

During national Bugs in My Backyard Week (16–22 November), grab your torch and join Naturalist and Ecologist Tom Covell from “Hooked On Nature” for a walk on the wild side. See the Hawkesbury come alive at night as we search for the insects, spiders, snails, worms and other invertebrates living in our backyards, reserves and creeks. From moths and beetles drawn to light traps, to spiders on the move and the many small creatures that emerge after dark, you’ll learn how to find and identify the tiny animals that keep our ecosystems humming. While the occasional glider call or rustle may punctuate the night, the focus is firmly on the invertebrates – and every photo you take contributes to the national Bugs in My Backyard snapshot, with participants encouraged to download the iNaturalist app to participate in the bug identifying process.

Friday, 20 November, ⏰ 6pm-9pm, Bilpin Park/Oval, Bells Line of Road, BILPIN. Spots are limited so registrations are essential. Location - https://tinyurl.com/yrhzz3vm

Last year, more than 5,000 people across Australia submitted over 40,000 observations. Be part of making Bugs in My Backyard Week 2026 even bigger, right here in the Hawkesbury.