Keep up to date with events
Moth Night - Shire of Nillumbik
The Entomological Society of Victoria is partnering once again with the Shire of Nillumbik for a “moth night” at Lenister Farm, Eltham. Come along and experience the amazing array of insects and arachnids that can be found here.
The event will be held on Saturday November 7th, 2026, at Lenister Farm Reserve, Eltham 8.00pm to midnight. Parking available at the end of Homestead Rd.
Bookings are essential as numbers will be capped.
Council Meeting, November 2026
The Council meeting will be held via Teams.
For Society councillors only!
Mount Worth State Park, Allambee
This is the sixth EntSocVic members excursion for 2026.
Meet at “Mount Worth State Park, Allambee”, at the Moonlight Creek Picnic Area at 3.00 PM 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 11.00 PM.
Riverfest - Kew Billabong Moth Night
Come join the Entomological Society of Victoria and the City of Boroondara for an amazing evening of insects at Kew Billabong, on Saturday November 27th.
Bookings are required.
Churchill National Park, Lysterfield
This is the final EntSocVic members excursion for 2026.
Meet at “Churchill National Park, Lysterfield”, at the Churchill National Park Barbecue Area at 3.00 PM 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 11.00 PM.
General Meeting, October 2026
The members meeting will be held in person and also via Teams.
Meeting ID: 427 518 379 033 436 // Passcode: Hj2ju9R3
Tonights speaker will be Dr Menjie Jin.
Topic: Small Moths, Big Discoveries: Discovering Australia’s Hidden Heliozelidae
The pre-meeting dinner is at 5:30PM, Clyde Hotel 385 Cardigan Street, Carlton VIC 3053
Riverfest 2026 - City of Boroondara
This event is part of Riverfest 2026 and will be a partnership between the Entomological Society of Victoria and the City of Boroondarra.
The event will be held on Friday October 2nd, 2026, at Willsmere Billabong in Kew, from 6.00 to 9.00pm
Bookings are essential as numbers will be capped.
Book Here: https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/events/boroondara-riverfest
Biodiversity Month - City of Casey
The Entomological Society of Victoria will be partnering with the City of Casey to run a “moth night” as part of the “City of Casey Biodiversity Month 2026”.
The event will be held on Tuesday September 29th, 2026 at Morning Mist Recreation Reserve, Cranbourne South.
Bookings are essential as numbers will be capped.
Book Here: ** BOOKED OUT **
Black Hill Reserve, Kyneton
This is the fourth EntSocVic members excursion for 2026.
Meet at “Black Hills Reserve, Kyneton”, at the Black Hill Reserve Carpark at 3.00 PM 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 11.00 PM.
Maranoa Botanic Gardens 100th Birthday
The Maranoa Botanic Gardens 100th Birthday celebration takes place on Saturday, 19 September 2026, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. It is a free community event marking 100 years since the gardens first opened in Balwyn, Victoria.
The Entomological Society of Victoria has been invited by the City of Boroondara to take part in this event, and will be setting up a table. Society members are invited to attend to take part in celebrations and to explore this amazing park.
Council Meeting, September 2026
The Council meeting will be held via Teams.
For Society councillors only!
General Meeting, August 2026
Dinner will be at Naughton’s Hotel, 43 Royal Parade, Parkville. (across the road) at 6.00 for those who wish to attend.
Tonight is “Members Night”, where members of the Entomological Society of Victoria will present on different topices
The members meeting will be held via Teams.
A Teams link will be emailed to members prior to the meeting.
Tonights speakers will be:
Jeni Kalowsky
Emily Crick
Dr Amanda Franklin
Topics: TBC
Council Meeting, July 2026
The Council meeting will be held via Teams.
For Society councillors only!
General Meeting, June 2026
The members meeting will be held via Zoom.
A Zoom link will be emailed to members prior to the meeting.
Tonights speaker will be Daniel Kurek
Topic: TBC
Council Meeting, May 2026
The Council meeting will be held via Teams.
For Society councillors only!
City Nature Challenge 2026 - City of Boroondara
This event is part of the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge for 2026 and will be a partnership between the Entomological Society of Victoria and the City of Boroondarra.
The event will be held on Friday April 24th at Maranoa Botanic Gardens, Parring Rd, Balwyn.
Bookings are essential as numbers will be capped.
Book Here:
Kids Session (6.30 PM - 7.15pm):
Adults Session (7.15pm - 8:15pm):
Annual General Meeting April 2026
This is the Entomological Society of Victoria Annual General Meeting for 2026.
The AGM will be held via Zoom.
A Zoom link will be emailed to members prior to the meeting.
Speaker: Dr Nathan Butterworth.
Topic: Hot spots of insect endemism in south eastern Australia, and his work on fly sex and ecology.
Shire of Nillumbik
The Entomological Society of Victoria is partnering once again with the Shire of Nillumbik for a “moth night” at Fergusons Paddock. Come along and experience the amazing array of insects and arachnids that can be found here.
The event will be held on Saturday April 11th at Fergusons Paddock, 12 Arthurs Seat Rd, Hurstbridge.
Bookings are essential as numbers will be capped.
Book Here: https://events.humanitix.com/spiders-and-insects-of-nillumbik
Woodlands Historic Park, Greenvale
This is the third EntSocVic members excursion for 2026.
Meet at the “Woodlands Historic Park”, at the Somerton Road Picnic Area at 3.00 PM 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 11.00 PM.
Tarra-Bulga National Park
This is the second EntSocVic members excursion for 2026.
NOTE: This not a Society run event, but will be run by the Friends of Tarra Bulga National Park. All Entomological Society of Victoria members are welcome to attend
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.
General Meeting, February 2026
The members meeting will be held via Zoom.
A Zoom link will be emailed to members prior to the meeting.
Tonights speaker will be Professor Heloise Gibb
Topic: TBC
Morwell National Park
This is the first EntSocVic members excursion for 2026.
Meet at Morwell National Park, at the Kerry Rd Picnic Area 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.