The Hutchins School – Hobart, Tasmania The Hutchins School is an Anglican day and boarding school for boys from pre-kindergarten to Year 12. Established in 1846, Hutchins is one of the oldest continually operating schools in Australia. Dr Martin-Smith’s Diary Day 11 (Wednesday 22 June) 0700: Another radio interview this morning – a bit closer […]
Read More →Henbury Station NT, 2013
In May 2013, a Bush Blitz survey was conducted at Henbury Station in the Northern Territory. A total of 297 species were added to those known across the reserve. Among these are 11 putative species new to science. Twelve animal species listed as vulnerable, near threatened or data deficient under the Territory Parks and Wildlife […]
Read More →Carnarvon Bush Blitz – ABC 7.30 Report
In October 2014 Bush Blitz was lucky enough to get help from two quoll sniffing dogs on the Bush Heritage property of Carnarvon Station. Full story as reported by ABC 7.30 Report can be seen here.
Read More →Miners come to Kimberley party
Scientists, Traditional Owners and teachers come together to search for new species in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The Australian, Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Read More →Hiltaba Nature Reserve and Gawler Ranges National Park SA, 2012
In November 2012, a Bush Blitz survey was conducted in the Gawler Ranges of South Australia. A total of 581 species at Hiltaba Nature Reserve and 165 at Gawler Ranges National Park were added to those known for the reserves, and 80 putative species new to science were discovered. No threatened animal species were observed, […]
Read More →Wongalara Sanctuary NT, 2012
A two-week Bush Blitz survey was conducted in May and June 2012 on Wongalara Sanctuary on the southern border of Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory. A total of 878 species were added to those known from the reserve and 27 putative species new to science were discovered — these await assessment. Wongalara Sanctuary NT […]
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