See how our scientists go when they are asked to go – “back to school”. Nine Laura State School students and three teaching staff shared their wonder for nature, hunger for learning and contagious enthusiasm with the Bush Blitz scientists during field collecting and a visit to the lab. After each of the scientists explained what […]
At this time of year, it’s hot and sticky in Quinkan country near Laura in Cape York. Collecting in the wet season has really paid off, as the trying conditions mean that few have attempted to collect during this time of lush growth and abundant water. The sandstone plateau, basalt peaks and often waterfall-fed gullies […]
In July 2015, a Bush Blitz was conducted on land managed by the Olkola Aboriginal Corporation on Cape York Peninsula, Queensland. More than a third of the 897 species found had not previously been recorded on Olkola Country, and 57 species may be new to science. Three threatened species were recorded, as well as eight […]
In May to June 2015, a Bush Blitz was conducted at Judbarra / Gregory National Park in the Northern Territory. Scientists recorded 794 species, of which 217 had not previously been recorded on the reserve and 29 may be new to science. Three threatened vertebrate species were recorded, as well as 18 plants of conservation […]
In October 2014, a Bush Blitz was conducted at Carnarvon Station Reserve, a Bush Heritage property in Central Queensland. Scientists recorded 1125 species, of which 705 had not previously been recorded on the reserve and 127 may be new to science. Six threatened species were recorded, as well as 13 exotic or pest animal species […]
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 from Hobart Tasmania, talks about engaging his students in meaningful way and his experience as […]
