# Event Details - **Event Name**: Bugs and Birds along Malcolm Creek - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am (+10:00) - **Event Description**: On this guided nature walk we will look for birds and monitor water bugs in Malcolm Creek Craigieburn as part of City Nature Challenge 2026.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/9c3d5880-2530-11f1-a591-7f7175887899-rimg-w1200-h550-dc000000-gmir.png Please join Hume City Council's Urban Biodiversity Officer, Melissa Doherty on a guided nature walk along Malcolm Creek in Craigieburn for City Nature Challenge 2026.We will start the morning by doing a water bug survey, and then walk along Malcolm Creek looking for birds and plants.Meet on the footpath by Featherpark Way, Craigieburn. There is car parking along Featherpark Way. Here is a Google map link:https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jj892wPStt2TTT769This is an accessible concrete footpath suitable for wheelchairs and prams.Beginner citizen scientists welcome.City Nature Challenge 2026This community biodiversity survey is for the global City Nature Challenge (CNC) weekend running from Friday 24 April to Monday 27 April 2026. It’s free, easy, and fun to get involved.Bring your mobile phone or digital camera to take pictures of the wild plants, animals and fungi you see, or make sound recordings of frog or bird calls. Any observations taken over the four days, need to be uploaded to iNaturalist by Sunday 3 May 2026, to be included in CNC 2026. These observations are automatically added to the CNC projects.This is a friendly competition amongst cities to make the most observations of the most species by the most people. Hume City is collaborating with other local government areas and several organisations to form the Greater Melbourne project.Everyday people with no expert ecological knowledge can contribute as citizen scientists to help nature, and also learn more about the local environment.Here are links to the iNaturalist project leader boards for GSB 2025:Global CitiesGreater MelbourneHume CityTo prepare for the guided nature walks and talksInstall the iNaturalist app on your mobile phone and create an iNaturalist accountMake sure your phone battery or camera is fully charged on the dayWear long pants and weather-appropriate clothing, bring a rain/wind-proof jacketWear safe, fully-enclosed walking shoes to go in long grassBring a hat (sunscreen will be provided)Bring your own drink bottle and snacksSome binoculars will be available to borrow, or bring along your ownHard copies of the Birds of Hume and Fauna of Hume will be available at the event, or find digital versions at Discover Nature in Hume.Contact for more informationMelissa DohertyUrban Biodiversity Officer, Hume City Councilmelissado@hume.vic.gov.au(03) 9205 2200, 0409 702 086Privacy NoticeThrough Eventbrite registrations, Council is collecting some personal information for administrative purposes. This information will not be disclosed to any other party except as required by law. You may access this information by contacting Council on 9205 2200. To view our privacy statement, go to DisclaimerBy participating in this event, you acknowledge that you are aware of the inherent risks involved and voluntarily assume all risks of injury, damage, or loss that may occur during this walk and talk event in a nature reserve. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/9c6b4650-2530-11f1-a591-7f7175887899-rimg-w1111-h740-dc465e19-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/craigieburn/bugs-and-birds-along-malcolm-creek/100001984931163543 - **Event Categories**: contests, parties, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Craigieburn - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Featherpark Way - **lat**: -37.5731548 - **long**: 144.9168649 - **full address**: Featherpark Way, Featherpark Way, Craigieburn, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Bugs and Birds along Malcolm Creek - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/0733095ca273ab99ed32e78aef5a1e15a17936ec9733b4d6cb4385df948ee079-rimg-w1200-h800-dc474934-gmir.jpg?v=1774102696 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Bugs and Birds along Malcolm Creek being held? - **A:** Bugs and Birds along Malcolm Creek takes place on Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am at Featherpark Way, Featherpark Way, Craigieburn, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Bugs and Birds along Malcolm Creek? - **A:** Bugs and Birds along Malcolm Creek is organized by Hume City Council. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Bugs and Birds along Malcolm Creek is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Craigieburn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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