Diario del proyecto Budawang Coast Atlas of Life

A COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE FERNS AND FERN ALLIES OF THE NSW SOUTH COAST

Now available for pre-order from Envirobook - public release on 27 September

The book is a culmination of many years of work by the author. It provides a comprehensive and contemporary treatment, using current taxonomic names, of 136 species of native and naturalised fern and fern ally that have been found on the South Coast of New South Wales. Photographs of each species make for easy identification, aided by notes on distribution and habitat. The book is a must for naturalists, gardeners, bushwalkers and fern enthusiasts on the South Coast and adjoining regions.

More information - https://envirobook.com.au/product/south-coast-ferns/

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

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

Wrapping up Science Week with this great in-person event:

Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden

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!

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

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

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

Get ready for Science Week! Don't miss out on these great events highlighting biodiversity in the South Coast Region.

Threatened Species & Botanic Gardens

• 12 August 1.30pm - Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden
  Discover recent initiatives including plans for a new threatened species garden

https://www.erbg.org.au/

Citizen Science Matters - Seminar &Walks

• 19 August, 9.30am - Citizen Science Matters Seminar
  Learn how researchers are filling the gaps with citizen science

• 19 August, 2pm - Naturalist Training
  Get the basics from experienced trainer Jen Connolly

https://budawangcoast.org.au/citizen-science-matters/

Sapphire Coast Events

• Online seminars on Citizen Science and Advanced iNaturalist
• Fungi Photography, iNaturalist introduction and walks
• Presentation on Merimbula Wharf Restoration

https://atlasoflife.org.au/2023-national-science-week

Science Week is an ideal time to celebrate citizen science and its impact on our world. Come along to our events and learn more about iNaturalist and how citizen science is contributing to important research.

13 August - Nowra

• 10am: Inaturalist Introduction and Training with Jen Connolly

19 August - Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden

• 9.30am: Citizen Science Matters Seminar with Susan Rhind, Michael Mulvaney and Phil Warburton
• 1.30pm: Inaturalist Introduction and Training with Jen Connolly
• 1.30pm: Orchid Walk with Dylan Morrissey

More information and booking details at:

https://budawangcoast.org.au/2023/06/25/citizen-science-matters/

Read the report and watch a presentation by Rob Dunn!
The BLS Bushfire Recovery Project report looked at the recovery of bird populations since 2019-2020 Black Summer bushfires. Here's an overview of the findings http://www.birdlifeshoalhaven.org/pdfs/blsbrpfinalreport.pdf
Watch 45 minute presentation by Rob Dunn, BLS President, called ‘BirdLife Shoalhaven Bushfire Recovery Project – the people and birds’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC7YrxG83b4