Railway Terrace construction

Blacktown City Council is delivering a major road construction project on Railway Terrace in Schofields, between Riverstone Road and Schofields Road, to support future growth and improve local infrastructure.

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Citizen science

Citizen science programs help the community contribute to protecting and improving the local environment by recording wildlife, monitoring ecosystems and reporting environmental issues.

Blacktown City Council supports a range of citizen science programs that provide valuable environmental information, improve management of natural areas and encourage stronger community connections with nature.

Whether you are in your backyard, visiting a local reserve or exploring waterways, you can help protect and support biodiversity across Blacktown City.

iNaturalist

Record and share observations of plants, animals and insects. Community observations help monitor local biodiversity and environmental change across Blacktown City.

Report a priority weed

Help protect Blacktown’s bushland by identifying and reporting priority weeds through the Western Sydney Weeds Authority.

FeralScan

Report sightings of feral animals such as foxes, deer, rabbits and feral cats. Community reports help support pest management and protect native wildlife.

Magpie Alert

Track and report swooping magpie locations to help improve community awareness and support safer travel during breeding season.

FrogID

FrogID is a community science project that allows people to record frog calls and have them identified by experts.

Aussie Bird Count

Spend 20 minutes counting local birds to help monitor bird populations and protect native species.

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