Nature detectives

Become a scientist these school holidays and explore your local environment.

Visit selected libraries in City of Moreton Bay to pick up a self-guided activity and record what you observe in your community.

Families are encouraged to learn together to build curiosity, awareness, and care for the local environment.

Available at all City of Moreton Bay Libraries.

Free. Suitable for preschool age and over. No bookings required.

Become a citizen scientist

Make every walk, bike ride or backyard discovery count by joining a citizen science project.

Explore your local area during the school holidays and beyond, record your discoveries and contribute to projects helping scientists better understand our environment.

City of Moreton Bay is taking part in the following citizen science projects:

• Aussie Bird count – Aussie Bird Count – 19-25 October 2026.
• Echidna Detectives – report any echidna sightings to help build a picture of where echidnas live - EchidnaWatch – Wildlife Queensland.
• Frog ID week – Australia’s biggest frog count - FrogID Week - FrogID.
• East Coast Dolphin Watch - Report a Dolphin sighting - Report a Sighting - Dolphin Research Australia.Org.
• Coast snap – help take care of Moreton Bay’s natural coastline one snap at a time - CoastSnap - City of Moreton Bay.
• Platypus Watch – if you see a platypus in the wild, record the details to help protect Platypus habitats - PlatypusWatch – Wildlife Queensland.

City of Moreton Bay's environment centres are a great way to find out more about your local area. Visit one today!

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