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ID It! Citizen Science Identification Workshops
Recommended for ages 12+
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
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.
Looking for more identification tools? Pick up a Queensland Museum Pocket Guide – the perfect companion to our ID It! Workshops. Available to purchase online or in-store from the Queensland Museum Shop.
Upcoming workshops:
ID It! Reptiles
Saturday 15 August 2026 | 1:30pm – 4pm
$48 per person
Discover the diversity of reptiles found around Brisbane in this hands-on workshop. Learn how to identify local turtles, lizards, and snakes, understand their habitats, and get tips on how to encourage reptiles to live safely in your garden. Led by Queensland Museum Discovery Centre specialists, this workshop is welcoming, accessible and suitable for curious beginners through to keen nature enthusiasts.
ID It! Insects
Saturday 5 September 2026 | 1:30pm – 4pm
$48 per person
Join us for this hands-on workshop to explore the fascinating world of insects and their vital role in local ecosystems. Learn key features for common insect groups, understand their importance in habitat structures, and discover how you can contribute to citizen science projects like iNaturalist. Whether you're just getting started or looking to further develop your entomology skills, this workshop will provide tools and knowledge to build your insect identification skills.
Perfect for curious beginners, families, and nature lovers alike.
Pin It! Insects
Saturday 12 September 2026 | 1:30pm – 4pm
$60 per person | Recommended for ages 16+
Ever wondered how insects are prepared for museum collections? In Pin It! Insects, discover the techniques used by scientists and collection staff to preserve specimens for research, education and the long-term study of biodiversity.
This hands-on workshop, in celebration of National Biodiversity Month, will introduce you to the purpose and importance of museum collections and why standardised preparation methods are essential for studying and comparing insect anatomy. You'll learn how insects are stored before preparation, how specimens are carefully relaxed and positioned, the specialist equipment used in the pinning process and, leave understanding the importance of conscious and sustainable collection methods.
Guided by museum experts, participants will explore pinning methods used for different insect orders and gain practical insight into how specimens are prepared for long-term storage and study.
Whether you're an aspiring entomologist, or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes work of museums, this workshop offers a rare chance to learn the craft of insect pinning.
ID It! Birds
Saturday 17 October 2026 | 1:30pm – 4pm
$48 per person
Celebrate National Bird Week by learning how to identify birds that live, visit and migrate through Southeast Queensland. In this interactive workshop, you'll explore key techniques used in bird identification and gain confidence recognising common local species.
You'll also discover how bird observations contribute to conservation research, how to record sightings using citizen science platforms, and why birds are powerful indicators of environmental change. Whether you're a backyard birdwatcher, experienced twitcher or just curious about the calls you hear each day, ID It! Birds will help you see and hear Brisbane's birds with fresh eyes and ears.
ID It! Frogs
Workshop cancelled
Celebrate FrogID Week and dive into the fascinating world of Southeast Queensland frogs. This workshop will guide you through identifying local frog species and show you how to contribute data to citizen science projects using the FrogID app. Whether you're curious about which species live in your backyard or are passionate about wildlife conservation, this workshop will connect participants with practical field knowledge to effectively monitor these important indicator and keystone species.
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