This event is being run by the Moths & Butterflies Australasia (MABA) and The Entomological Society of Victoria. It is part of the "MABA Annual Event 2025" which is a series of activities over the weekend of 28–30 March, 2025.

Visit the MABA website for more details on these: https://www.maba.org.au/upcoming-events

This event will be held on the evening of Friday March 28, 2025.

Meet at Pound Bend Carpark, Warrandyte State Park, at 6.45pm. Moth sheets in various locations to see what kinds of insects we can attract. The event will end at around 10.30pm.

EntSocVic will be partnering with the Shire of Nillumbik to run a Moth Night at Fergusons Paddock, Hurstbridge, on the evening of Saturday March 22, 2025. Members are welcome to book in and attend this event.

Register here: https://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/Explore/Events-and-festivals/Events-calendar/Moth-surveys-with-the-Entomological-Society-of-Victoria

EntSocVic will be partnering with the Hume City Council to run a Moth Night at Emu Bottom Wetlands, Subury, on the evening of Friday March 21, 2025. Members are welcome to book in and attend this event.

Register here: https://nature-at-night-hume2025.eventbrite.com.au

This is the second EntSocVic members excursion for 2025.

Meet at the “Tarra-Bulga Visitors Centre”, 1885 Grand Ridge Rd, Balook, at 3.00 PM for an afternoon exploring the national park. In the evening we will set up moth sheets in various locations to see what kinds of insects we can attract. The event will end at around 11.00 PM.

This is the final EntSocVic members excursion for 2024.

Meet at Jumping Creek Reserve Picnic Ground, Warrandyte State Park, at 3.00pm, for an afternoon exploring the reserve. In the evening we will set up moth sheets in various locations to see what kinds of insects we can attract. The event will end at around 11.00pm.

This is the fifth EntSocVic members excursion for 2024.

Meet at the “Leanganook Camping Area” at Mount Alexander Regional Park, Castlemaine, at 3.00pm, for an afternoon exploring the park. In the evening we will set up moth sheets in various locations to see what kinds of insects we can attract. The event will end at around 11.00pm.

This is the fifth EntSocVic members excursion for 2024.

Meet at the Kerry Rd Picnic Area, Morwell National Park, at 3.00pm, for an afternoon exploring the park. In the evening we will set up moth sheets in various locations to see what kinds of insects we can attract. The event will end at around 11.00pm.

Join The City of Knox and the Entomological Society of Victoria for a “moth night” as part of the Great Southern Bioblitz 2024. The 'Great Southern BioBlitz', is an international period of intense biological surveying in an attempt to record as many living species within several designated areas across the Southern Hemisphere in spring.

This event will be held at Starlight Reserve, Rowville, on Monday September 23, 2024, from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

Spots are limited. You must register to take part so please book early so you don’t miss out.

Registration: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/y1a77/moth_lighting_and_discovery__great_southern_bioblitz.aspx

Join The City of Maroondah and the Entomological Society of Victoria for a “moth night” as part of the Great Southern Bioblitz 2024. The 'Great Southern BioBlitz', is an international period of intense biological surveying in an attempt to record as many living species within several designated areas across the Southern Hemisphere in spring.

This event will be held at H.E. Parker Reserve/Dexters Bush, Heathmont, on Monday September 23, 2024, from 2:00 pm – 4.00 pm.

Spots are limited. You must register to take part so please book early so you don’t miss out.

Meeting point information will be emailed to you prior to the event.

Registration: https://www.maroondah.vic.gov.au/Development/Natural-Environment/What-you-can-do-for-Maroondahs-natural-environment/Discovering-nature/The-Great-Southern-Bioblitz/Nature-Discovery-with-a-focus-on-spiders

Join the Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary and the Entomological Society of Victoria for a “moth night” as part of the Great Southern Bioblitz 2024. The 'Great Southern BioBlitz', is an international period of intense biological surveying in an attempt to record as many living species within several designated areas across the Southern Hemisphere in spring.

This event will be held at the Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary, Bundoora, on Saturday September 21, 2024, from 8:00 pm – 12:00 midnight.

Spots are limited. You must register to take part so please book early so you don’t miss out.

Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/moth-night-y27cfvkr

*** EVENT SOLD OUT **

Join the City of Boroondara and the Entomological Society of Victoria for a “moth night” as part of the Great Southern Bioblitz 2024. The 'Great Southern BioBlitz', is an international period of intense biological surveying in an attempt to record as many living species within several designated areas across the Southern Hemisphere in spring.

This event will be held at Kew Billabong, on Saturday September21, 2024, from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

Spots are limited. You must register to take part so please book early so you don’t miss out.

Registration: https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/events/billabong-bioblitz-moth-night

Join The City of Maroondah and the Entomological Society of Victoria for a “moth night” as part of the Great Southern Bioblitz 2024. The 'Great Southern BioBlitz', is an international period of intense biological surveying in an attempt to record as many living species within several designated areas across the Southern Hemisphere in spring.

This event will be held at Hochkins Ridge Flora Reserve, Warranwood, on Saturday September 21, 2024, from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

Spots are limited. You must register to take part so please book early so you don’t miss out.

Meeting point information will be emailed to you prior to the event.

Registration: https://www.maroondah.vic.gov.au/Development/Natural-Environment/What-you-can-do-for-Maroondahs-natural-environment/Discovering-nature/The-Great-Southern-Bioblitz/Nature-Discovery-with-a-focus-on-moths

** EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WETAHER **

This is the fourth EntSocVic members excursion for 2024.

Meet at the Mortimer Picnic Ground, Bunyip State Park, at 3.00pm, for an afternoon exploring the park. In the evening we will set up moth sheets in various locations to see what kinds of insects we can attract. The event will end at around 11.00pm.

This is the third EntSocVic members excursion for 2024.

Meet at the Long Forest Nature Conservation Reserve carpark, at 3.00pm, for an afternoon exploring the reserve. In the evening we will set up moth sheets in various locations to see what kinds of insects we can attract. The event will end at around 11.00pm.

This is the second EntSocVic members excursion for 2024.

Meet at the Mt Rothwell Biodiversity Interpretation Centre, at 3.00pm, for an afternoon exploring the reserve. In the evening we will set up moth sheets in various locations to see what kinds of insects we can attract. The event will end at around 11.00pm.

This is the first EntSocVic members excursion for 2024.

Meet at Braeside Park, at the Braeside Park Visitors Centre, at 3.00pm, for an afternoon exploring the park. In the evening we will set up moth sheets in various locations to see what kinds of insects we can attract. The event will end at around 11.00pm.

Note: Within the park itself, the Visitors Centre is located on Cypress Drive.

This is the final EntSocVic members excursion for 2023.

Meet at “Gresswell Forest Nature Conservation Reserve” at the Greenwood Drive Playground Carpark, 233 Greenwood Drive, Bundoora, at 3.00pm, for an afternoon exploring the reserve. In the evening we will set up moth sheets in various locations to see what kinds of insects we can attract. The event will end at around 11.00pm.

The Shire of Nillumbik is joining forces with the Entomological Society of Victoria for the iNaturalist Great Southern Bioblitz 2023.  Join us to delve into the captivating world of insects and other invertebrates, and help us unlock the hidden wonders of Ferguson's Paddock.

Meet at the Fergusons Paddock, Hurstbridge, at 7.30pm. where a moth sheet will be set up to see what insects we can attract. The event will end at around midnight.

This is an EntSocVic supported event, that is being run by the City of Boroondara as part of the iNaturalist Great Southern Bioblitz 2023. All members of the Entomological Society of Victoria are welcome to attend, but will need to book via the City of Boroondara website.

Meet at the Willsmere Park Playground, Kew East, at 8.30pm. From here we will walk down to Willsmere Billabong (approx 200m) where a moth sheet will be set up to see what insects we can attract. The event will end at around midnight.

Please register with the City of Boroondara if you want to attend: TBC

This is the sixth EntSocVic members excursion for 2023.

This is Day 2 of a two day event near Bendigo, which is located up in central Victoria. If members would like to attend they will need to organise their own accommodation.

• Day 2 - Sunday November 5th, 2023: One Tree Hill Lookout at Tower Picnic Area

This is the sixth EntSocVic members excursion for 2023.

This is Day 1 of a two day event near Bendigo, which is located up in central Victoria. If members would like to attend they will need to organise their own accommodation.

• Day 1 - Saturday November 4th, 2023: Notley Camping Area

This is the fifth EntSocVic members excursion for 2023.

Meet at the Bert Boardman Recreation Reserve, Steiglitz Road, Steglitz, at 3.00pm, for an afternoon exploring the reserve. In the evening we will set up moth sheets in various locations to see what kinds of insects we can attract. The event will end at around midnight.

This is the fourth EntSocVic members excursion for 2023.

Meet at “Warrandyte State Park - Pound Bend Reserve” at the Pound Bend Carpark at 3.00pm, for an afternoon exploring the park. In the evening we will set up moth sheets in various locations to see what kinds of insects we can attract. The event will end at around midnight.

This is an EntSocVic supported event, that is being run by the Yalukit Willam Nature Association. All members of the Entomological Society of Victoria are welcome to attend.

Meet at 4.45pm at the Yalukit Willam Nature Association Sheds (carpark entrance is at 172 Glenhuntly Rd, Brighton). Moth sheets will be setup in various locations in the park to see what kinds of insects we can attract. The event will end at around midnight.

This is an EntSocVic supported event, that is being run by Rippon Lea Estate. The Entomological Society of Victoria will have a stall at the festival.

All members of the Entomological Society of Victoria are welcome to attend, but will need to pay for entry. Cost of entry is a “gold coin” donation per person.

Location: Rippon Lea Estate, Elsternwick.

More details: https://www.ripponleaestate.com.au/event/botanica-festival/

This is an EntSocVic supported event, that is being run by the City of Maroondah as part of the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge 2023. All members of the Entomological Society of Victoria are welcome to attend, but will need to book via the City of Maroondah website.

Location: Bungarook Conservation Reserve, Kilsyth South

Meet at Bungarook Conservation Reserve at 7.00pm, where a moth sheet will be set up to see what insects we can attract. The event will end at around midnight.

This is an EntSocVic supported event, that is being run by the City of Boroondara as part of the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge 2023. All members of the Entomological Society of Victoria are welcome to attend, but will need to book via the City of Boroondara website.

Location: Willsmere Billabong, Kew

Meet at the Willsmere Park Playground, Kew East, at 7.00pm. From here we will walk down to Willsmere Billabong (approx 200m) where a moth sheet will be set up to see what insects we can attract. The event will end at around midnight.

Please register with the City of Boroondara if you want to attend: REGISTRATION LINK

This is an EntSocVic supported event, that is being run by the City of Greater Dandenong as part of the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge 2023. All members of the Entomological Society of Victoria are welcome to attend, but will need to book via the City of Greater Dandenong website.

Meet at Tirhatuan Park, 4 Kriegel Way Dandenong North at the carpark 5.30pm, where a moth sheet will be set up to see what insects we can attract. The event will end at around midnight.

This is an EntSocVic supported event, that is being run by the Yalukit Willam Nature Association. All members of the Entomological Society of Victoria are welcome to attend.

Meet at 5.15pm at the Yalukit Willam Nature Association Sheds (carpark entrance is at 172 Glenhuntly Rd, Brighton). Moth sheets will be setup in various locations in the park to see what kinds of insects we can attract. The event will end at around midnight.