Important
ID It! Workshops - These workshops run for 2.5 hours
PIN It! Workshop - This workshop runs for 2.5 hours
ID It! Citizen Science Identification Workshops
Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Brisbane
15 Aug - 7 Nov 2026
$48 - $60
Queensland Museum’s ID It! Citizen science identification workshops are a hands-on series designed to build your confidence and skills in identifying local wildlife and contributing meaningful data to national research projects.
Across insects, reptiles, birds and frogs, you’ll learn practical identification skills, explore the role each group plays in healthy ecosystems, and discover how simple tools like apps and field guides can turn everyday sightings into valuable scientific records.
Led by Queensland Museum Discovery Centre specialists, these workshops are welcoming, accessible and suitable for curious beginners through to keen nature enthusiasts.
Come for the skills, stay for the science, and leave knowing how to make your observations count.
Program
ID It! Reptiles
In ID It! Reptiles, learn to identify Brisbane turtles, lizards and snakes, bust common myths and discover how reptiles contribute to healthy ecosystems. This event is held in celebration of National Science Week.
- Saturday 15 August, 2026 1:30pm
ID It! Insects
ID It! Insects will help you identify key differences between common insect groups, understand their role in local ecosystems and learn how to record sightings for citizen science projects like iNaturalist.
- Saturday 5 September, 2026 1:30pm
Pin It! Insects
In Pin It! Insects, learn the techniques used by museum scientists to prepare and preserve insects for research collections. This hands-on workshop will introduce you to the practical skills that help museums study and safeguard biodiversity.
- Saturday 12 September, 2026 1:30pm
ID It! Birds
Celebrate National Bird Week by flexing your twitching skills. ID It! Birds teaches you how to recognise local birds by sight, sound and behaviour, and demonstrates how local bird observations support conservation research.
- Saturday 17 October, 2026 1:30pm
ID It! Frogs
Celebrate FrogID Week with ID It! Frogs, a workshop where you will learn how to identify local frog species and submit records using the FrogID app. Your backyard sightings can help protect Australia’s frogs.
- Saturday 7 November, 2026 1:30pm
Important Information
Age Recommendation
ID It! Workshops - Recommended for ages 12+
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
PIN It! Workshop - Recommended for ages 16+
Dates & Times
Saturdays from 15 August to 7 November 2026.
Starting at 1:30pm.
Accessibility at Queensland Museum Kurilpa
Queensland Museum Kurilpa welcomes visitors of all abilities and aims to provide an inclusive, accessible and enjoyable experience for everyone.
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