Sharing a passion

Bush Blitz

Bush Blitz scientists, citizen scientists and local community groups shared their passion for Australia’s amazing biodiversity with members of the public during the Bush Blitz at the Australian National Botanic Gardens last weekend. Canberrans who weren’t put off by some early wild weather had a unique opportunity to learn from the experts, joining them in the field lab and on collecting trips around the Gardens.

Dr Olivia Evangelista from CSIRO explaining the secret lives of Christmas Beetles to some budding scientists
Dr You Ning from CSIRO showing some of the Australian National Insect Collection's amazing specimens
Professional wildlife photographer David Paul sharing his secrets with the next generation of photographers
Bush Blitz TeachLive teachers holding a Macleay's Spectre Stick Insect (Extatosoma tiaratum). It gets the name tiaratum from the little crown of spines on its head.
Dr Ryan Shofner of the University of NSW gets some help collecting insects during the Bush Blitz at the Gardens
Liam of the ACT Herpetological Association and his Diamond Python Phoenix share a moment with an eager young herpetologist
Budding scientists show no fear of a large Huntsman spider discovered during the Bush Blitz
Dr Nimal Karunajeewa of the Melbourne Herbarium showing visitors moss discovered during the Bush Blitz
Dr Olivia Evangelista from CSIRO explaining the secret lives of Christmas Beetles to some budding scientists