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Bush Blitz TeachLive – engaging high school students in science

March 10, 2017 by Bush Blitz
The future of conservation depends on the skills and tools of science teachers. High school teacher Keith Martin-Smith argues that field trips, real and virtual, are pivotal to engaging students. In a beautiful article written for the well known Wildlife Australia Magazine, Keith Martin-Smith…
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Bush Blitz Croajingolong National Park amazing footage

December 19, 2016 by Bush Blitz
Take a look at some of our great video footage from the Croajingolong National Park Bush Blitz. See zoologists in the field wrangling wriggly legless lizards and venomous snakes; marine specialists diving with playful seals and a beautiful baby humpback…
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Lucky students share discoveries on Bush Blitz

December 6, 2016 by Bush Blitz
Eight lucky year 10 and 11 students from the Methodist Ladies College in Melbourne, spent a day and a night discovering the hidden wonders of Croajingolong National Parks' World Heritage. Thanks to the Methodist Ladies College, Bush Blitz has been able to locate…
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Amazing images from Mallacoota Bush Blitz courtesy of Museum Victoria

November 22, 2016 by Bush Blitz
While the scientists would stumble into basecamp with collecting jars over flowing with specimens and crawl gratefully into bed, David Paul, official photographer of the Museum Victoria, would work into the wee hours of the morning photographing the dazzling array of creatures…
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A great turn out for the Mallacoota Bush Blitz Community Day

November 16, 2016 by Bush Blitz
Over 150 people converged on the small seaside town of Mallacoota in east Gippsland last Sunday for the Bush Blitz Community Day. Budding naturalists of all ages enjoyed learning about the terrestrial and marine life that inhabits this wonderful little…
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Camp stories from Wingan Inlet

November 14, 2016 by Bush Blitz
Day 1 Two thirds of the way through my first Bush Blitz and I can thoroughly recommend the experience. Helping the scientists to collect, identify and voucher as many specimens as possible is incredible. The standout for me so far…
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