The Australian Conservation Foundation invites you to contribute to this vital project to help reverse the decline in numbers of platypus.
This September, take part in the platy-project and you’ll help researchers understand more about this elusive animal, and how we can better protect it. Sign up. https://www.acf.org.au/platy-project
Oceanwatch Australia is running a mangrove monitoring field day for citizen scientists on 10 Aug in Batemans Bay. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/batemans-bay-mangrove-monitoring-field-day-tickets-690596902927?aff=oddtdtcreator
Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garde, 12 August, 1.30pm -3.30pm
Learn about how botanic gardens across Australia are developing new frameworks to ensure threatened species survive in living collections, and ERBG’s plans for a new threatened species garden.
There will be an overview of threatened plants in the South Coast region and a report from a recent field trip to Mt Imlay, which is home to several threatened species.
Book now on Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/threatened-species-and-botanic-gardens-tickets-664251001627
Wrapping up Science Week with this great in-person event:
Saturday 19 August, 9.30am-12.30pm
Find out how data from iNaturalist is contributing to scientific research and helping to conserve our environment. Speakers will highlight regional examples from the perspective of scientists and observers – Gang-gang Cockatoo nest-hollows and diet, conservation management, and filling the gaps in insect knowledge.
https://budawangcoast.org.au/2023/08/07/citizen-science-matters/
Hosted by Budawang Coast Atlas of Life
Hope to see you there!
Sit back and enjoy a series of stunning short films about Milton-Ulladulla threatened species. Learn about ways you can protect and care for these species. Films will be followed by a panel discussion featuring members of the local community.
Milton Theatre, 9th September, 4pm-6pm
Book now through Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/threatened-species-film-night-tickets-698135942397
This project aims to better understand the population genetics of Gang-gang Cockatoos in the region through feather collection. While the project is coordinatedin the ACT, feathers are welcome from any location.
Read more including how to submit feathers
https://www.environment.act.gov.au/nature-conservation/conservation-and-ecological-communities/gang-gang-cockatoo-feather-collection-project
