Join the Bush Blitz Scavenger Hunt

This competition is now closed. Find out who won, and see some of their great observations, on our journal post in iNaturalist.

To celebrate National Science Week, we have launched the Bush Blitz Scavenger Hunt as part of the Sydney Science Trail. Individuals, groups and schools from across Australia are encouraged to take part in the scavenger hunt which closes on Sunday 20 September 2020.

You can take part just for fun, or enter our competition to be in the running to win some great prizes. Here are the categories and prizes to be won:

  • Primary school: Royal Botanic Garden Sydney Calyx excursion (in person or virtual) for a class of up to 25 students and one Museum in a Box hire (posted to your school).
  • High school: Royal Botanic Garden Sydney Calyx excursion (in person or virtual) for a class of up to 25 students and one Museum in a Box hire (posted to your school).
  • Individual: A Bush Blitz cap and polo shirt and a $50 AUD Snowgum gift voucher.
  • Group: Up to 10 Bush Blitz caps and a $150 AUD Uber Eats voucher.

Scavenger Hunt – Introductory video

Scavenger hunt – How to get involved

Scavenger Hunt – Checklist

Scavenger Hunt – Entry Form

Scavenger Hunt – Competition Terms and conditions

Backyard Species Discovery – Helpful videos & fact sheets