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What happens when we make the night brighter?

In this episode of Finding Melbourne's Nature, we head to Uambi Reserve in Heathmont with wildlife ecologist Dr Kaori Yokochi from Deakin University to explore the hidden world of microbats, darkness and urban ecology.

Kaori explains why darkness is just as important to ecosystems as daylight, how artificial light is affecting wildlife across Melbourne, and why something as simple as closing your curtains or changing the lights around your home can make a real difference.

Along the way we talk about microbats, dark corridors, citizen science, growing up in rural Japan, and why cities still have the potential to be incredible places for wildlife.

I loved every minute of this experience. Kaori has an incredible gift for explaining complex ideas with warmth and clarity, and I learnt something every time she spoke.

Recorded on Trust for Nature's beautiful Uambi Reserve in Heathmont.