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25.01.2022 How would you go cooking on a stove top like this? Tidbinbilla is rich in history and offers our visitors a chance to enjoy immersing themselves in how life was once lived in the valley. Rock Valley Homestead is worth a visit when you’re next out our way. Built in the 1890s by George Green and George Hatcliffe, this rammed earth homestead offers a quiet place for reflection, beautiful gardens and expansive views.

25.01.2022 What are your plans this weekend with the extra 2 hours that Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is open? Now that daylight saving time has begun, our gates close at 8pm instead of 6pm. This means more time to come and enjoy the fabulous and unique wildlife, walk our beautiful tracks or reconnect to nature with our stunning views. ... What will you do with your extra time? Platypus Rod MacLeod

25.01.2022 Thanks to all our visitors over the school holidays! It was great to see so many people out and about enjoying the great outdoors

24.01.2022 Do you have kids that are restless after finishing school holidays? Bring them out to Tidbinbilla to explore along Bush Treasure Discovery as part of our ‘Reactivate and Rediscover’ event series this October! Registrations are essential.... When: Sunday October 18 at 10 11:30am Where: Meet at Webbs and look for the NaturePlay flags. (please arrive 5 minutes before the event starts) Who: Kids aged 5 10 years old Find out more at https://www.tidbinbilla.act.gov.au/whats-on

24.01.2022 Have you seen our swans in the Sanctuary? Interestingly, most Black Swans pair for life. While the eggs are incubating for 35-40 days, both parents share the care of the nest. Teamwork makes the dream work! ... B Armstead

23.01.2022 We got a really great question about the splashing that our Musk Duck shows off sometimes. This is a mating display! they inflate their leathery lobe fan their tail feathers... splash water by kicking backwards with their feet and let out a shrill whistle call (a trill) in the hopes of finding a mate. Thomas Schulze

23.01.2022 This week is Australian Wildlife Week! The purpose of the week is to promote positive relationships between humanity and nature. It’s something we try to show you on this page every day. In that spirit, we would love to know how you connect with our native flora and fauna at Tidbinbilla in the comments below. ... Tina Hollis

22.01.2022 Looking for something to do tomorrow? Come along to the learn Indigenous history of Tidbinbilla as part of our rediscover Xanthorrhoea loop ranger guided activity! Bookings essential. You can learn more at https://www.tidbinbilla.act.gov.au/whats-on

20.01.2022 Sharing is caring! How cute is this little video of our Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby sharing his meal with his possum friend? Here you can see the size of the Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby, compared to a common Brushtail possum (although, it is true that this possum is in very good shape!). Their tail is 50 to 70 cm long, exceeding the 51 to 58 cm combined length of the head and body. Weighing no more than 10 kg (5 to 8kg on average), it gives them a compact but powerful little bod...y, assuring great agility and balance when bouncing over the rocks. You can learn more about this amazing species at https://www.tidbinbilla.act.gov.au//southern-brush-tailed-

20.01.2022 Back by popular demand is Cubby House Rules. Book your kids in for a fabulous day of cubby and den building. You’ll also learn how to use a potato peeler to whittle sticks into magic wands! It is a super fun activity that you’ll want to share with your friends and family to make sure you lock in your spot at https://www.tidbinbilla.act.gov.au/whats-on... Available dates are 4 Oct and 17 Oct. Please note that Tidbinbilla is currently free. Gates open at 7.30am and close at 6pm. As of Monday 5 Oct you can spend more time in the reserve as gates will close at 8pm.

20.01.2022 We have talked a lot about wildlife this week because it has been Australian Wildlife Week. To end the week we thought we would share the Gippsland Water Dragon. This reptile eats both plants and animals, making them an omnivore. The interesting thing is that they can also eat underwater! What was the most interesting thing you’ve learnt, or would like to share, about Australian wildlife?... Barry Armstead Matthew James

20.01.2022 This Saturday and Sunday, Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is running free Cultural Poetry and Story Writing sessions with senior Indigenous men Dr Wayne App...lebee and Dr Paul Collis. These sessions are open to all and are a great way to expand your narrative skills and learn to write while channelling the voice of the land Registration is essential. Register now via Eventbrite at bit.ly/3cJsLfv.

19.01.2022 The Tidbinbilla wildlife team have recently released some Northern Corroboree Frogs into an outdoor ring tank. Before their release, the team make sure our frogs are healthy and happy and in the best physical condition they can be. This includes taking x-rays to monitor their bone health. This is all part of the Tidbinbilla Northern Corroboree Frogs Captive Breeding Program that will keep these unique Aussie animals around for many years to come.

18.01.2022 Did you know that Tidbinbilla was gazetted as a nature reserve on this day in 1971? Happy 49th birthday to us!

18.01.2022 Today is World Wetlands Day and a great opportunity to explore our wetlands at Tidbinbilla. World Wetlands day marks the anniversary of the signing of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands which recognises and protects wetlands of national importance. Did you know that Ginini Flats located in Namadgi National Park has been recognised as one of these important sites? For more information go to http://www.environment.gov.au/cg/wetlands/ramsardetails.pl

18.01.2022 Poos give us Clues is on again! Woo hoo! This is one exciting activity that the kids won’t want to miss these school holidays! To help you hone your investigative skills we thought we would show you a poo we found and one not so shy culprit ... Come join the fun on Friday 2 October or Sunday 18 October from 12:30 1:30pm. Bookings essential at https://www.tidbinbilla.act.gov.au/whats-on

17.01.2022 Take some time this long weekend to relax and restore yourself by coming out to Tidbinbilla to connect with nature. The views are amazing, trust us Tina Hollis

17.01.2022 Has your child ever wanted to be a poo detective? Then bring them along "Poos Give Us Clues" as part of our ‘Reactivate and Rediscover’ event series this October. This event is aimed at children and gives them a chance to be a wildlife detective. This involves using your senses - sight, hearing, smell and touch - to identify which animals are present in the environment. ... Registrations are essential. When: Sunday October 18 at 12:30 1:30pm Where: Meet at the Vet centre in The Sanctuary (please arrive 5 minutes before the event starts) Who: Kids aged 5 10 years old *Please note: when registering, you are only required to do so for your children. You do not need to register the attendance of adults for this event. Find out more at https://www.tidbinbilla.act.gov.au/whats-on

17.01.2022 It’s National Recycling Week! Here at Tidbinbilla we recycle our shredded paper and use a worm farm and reed beds to filter our bathroom water! How do you reuse and recycle at home? We’d love to hear your ideas.

16.01.2022 Happy birthday - You little Ripper! Tidbinbilla local resident 'Ripper' the Musk Duck celebrated his 22nd birthday last month. He was hatched at Tidbinbilla in 1999 and was one of the captive animals saved from the 2003 fires. John Bundock

16.01.2022 Exhibition - Rural life in the Tidbinbilla Valley. Come along and see a wonderful display of photographs, artefacts and documents from bygone days at Tidbinbilla. Presented by the Tidbinbilla Pioneers Association, this is a rich window into European history of Tidbinbilla and depicts the times and experiences of pioneer settler families and their descendants.... This Exhibition is available for viewing to Sunday, 28th March 2021 in the Visitor Centre Gallery - 9.00am to 5.00pm daily and is FREE.

15.01.2022 Looking for some wonderful views this weekend? Come out to Tidbinbilla and enjoy one of our many walks and panoramic views of this spectacular valley. Check out our walks at https://www.tidbinbilla.act.gov.au/do/walking-trails

15.01.2022 What reptiles have you seen in the Sanctuary? We’d love to see your photos below! Here are some great photos of a Yellow-bellied Water Skink, an Eastern Long-necked Turtle and some Cunningham’s Skinks.... John Bundock

14.01.2022 Vale Dr Graeme L Worboys AM He was one of the greats of Alpine science, a former manager of Kosciuszko NP, a champion of the environment.

14.01.2022 The Nil Desperandum Track is reopened! It is a 12km return walk starting at Greens Picnic Area. It takes you along a mixture of management trails and single tracks. You will walk through regenerating native forest, regularly enjoying fantastic views across the valley. ... The walk ends at Nil Desperandum Homestead. Here you can visit numerous heritage sites including the homestead, eucalypt distillery and camellia gardens. Please note: If there are guests staying in the homestead you will be unable to enter.

12.01.2022 Come on out to Tidbinbilla this weekend. Pack a picnic, grab your friends and explore our beautiful surrounds. Be sure NOT to share your picnic with our wildlife though!...

10.01.2022 Have you got plans for this weekend? The walk of the month for October is Gibraltar Peak! The Gibraltar Peak walk starts from Dalsetta, passing grasslands before the climb to Eliza Saddle. From here, the trail then traverses for a short distance featuring some fantastic views. After a steep climb, Gibraltar Peak is reached. ... This 8km trail takes 3-4 hours and is of moderate to hard difficulty. Trust us, it is worth the effort!

10.01.2022 Have you ever seen a 13cm Helena Gum moth? This beauty was seen out at Tidbinbilla recently. If disturbed, a resting moth will deflect its head and body, incline its wings forward, displaying its hind ‘eye spots’ then rhythmically raise and lower its wings. ... With thanks to John Bundock

09.01.2022 Mountain Pygmy-possums need your help! You can get involved in citizen science to help the plight of this critically endangered species by helping track an important food source the Bogong moth. Learn more at https://www.swifft.net.au/mothtracker/ Or watch the educational animation about their needs and how you can help at https://www.facebook.com/watch/ Zoos Victoria

09.01.2022 Last month, Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve welcomed home the last animals to return after being evacuated during the 2020 bushfires! The final two Brush-taile...d Rock-wallabies travelled home by private aircraft in first-class comfort, snuggled in backpacks that served as giant pouches We are so grateful to everyone who helped us keep these animals safe during the devastating summer and the months that followed If you would like to come and say Hi go for a wander along the newly opened Wallaby Walk you might be lucky! Tidbinbilla is free until the end of the year and has extended opening hours during daylight savings from 7.30am to 8pm.

09.01.2022 A prescribed burn starts today behind the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve to remove tree and shrub debris and is expected to last for a day. These carefully controlled burns are an important tool for managing our land and reducing fire risk. Smoke may be visible during this period. The presence of smoke may be of concern for some people. For more information and tips on managing the impacts of smoke, visit bit.ly/ACTBurns.... ACT Emergency Services Agency ACT Health Asthma Australia

08.01.2022 Penny is our youngest Southern Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby produced by our breeding programme and is destined to help her kind survive. She had a tumultuous start to life as she and her mother were evacuated to Mt Rothwell when fire threatened the valley. She was ejected from her mother’s pouch which is common during times of high stress. Fortunately, Penny was found and spent her first few months being raised by an experienced, dedicated wildlife carer. Since her return ...to Tidbinbilla, she has been learning how to be a wild wallaby and has now moved to one of our larger, free-range enclosures which she shares with another female. As you can see, she was a little hesitant at first and didn’t know what to make of it! A brand-new experience for her.

07.01.2022 What’s going on with these trees? You might have noticed the weird foamy stuff on some of our trees at Tidbinbilla It turns out this can actually be explained by science. This foaming phenomenon is caused because eucalyptus bark and leaves contain chemical compounds which foam when wet. The chemicals don’t emerge from the tree but simply wash off the leaves and bark The bubbles formed help to hold water in the ground around the tree for longer.... Fascinating!

06.01.2022 Snakes! This one is a Highland copperhead. With the weather starting to warm up make sure you are watching your step when visiting Tidbinbilla. If you are lucky enough to see a snake give it plenty of space and it should move on. ... It’s a good idea to wear trousers and closed shoes when visiting during the warmer months John Bundock

06.01.2022 It’s NAIDOC Week! This week is about celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Did you know that in Tidbinbilla you can experience Ngunnawal rock shelters up close? The Birrigai Time Trail will guide you to the Birrigai Rock Shelter which is the oldest known used rock shelter in the Alps Region. ... Hanging Rock is another rock shelter found on the valley floor. This shelter was once used by local Ngunnawal people and those visiting to conduct trade or ceremony.

05.01.2022 Things don’t always go to plan out in the bush! The phone line and internet here at Tidbinbilla are currently down so you may have trouble reaching us on the phone today while we’re working to restore these. Our friendly Visitor Centre staff are still here so please drop in for maps and advice on where to explore. ... While we're getting reconnected we aren't able to operate our coffee services or sell items in the gift store so please bring all your food and drink supplies with you. Plan your trip at www.tidbinbilla.act.gov.au

05.01.2022 Exciting news - We have a new Natureplay activity that the kids will love! Bush Treasure Discovery If you have kids aged 5 10 years old, this is the perfect adventure to start the day ... This activity will take them on a treasure hunt along the river to see wildlife, plants and other amazing natural wonders. Come join the fun on Friday 2 October or Sunday 18 October from 10:00 11:30am. This activity is a maximum of 10 participants so get in quick! Bookings essential at https://www.tidbinbilla.act.gov.au/whats-on

04.01.2022 Need something fun to do this weekend? Join us at Cubby House Rules as part of our ‘Reactivate and Rediscover’ event series this October! Bring your friends and family to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve where kids can enjoy nature-based experiences that connect them with nature and each other. Activities include balancing activities, cubby building and whittling magic wands No need to book!... When: Saturday October 17 at 10:30am 12:30pm Where: Meet at Sheedys and look for the NaturePlay flags. (please arrive 10 minutes before the event starts) Who: Kids aged 5 12 years old Find out more at https://www.tidbinbilla.act.gov.au/whats-on

03.01.2022 Entry fees and annual passes have returned here at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. Buy your day and annual passes at the Visitor Centre, or get your annual pass online. It was fantastic to see so many people making the most of the temporary free entry and we can't wait to keep showing you the beauty and diversity of our Reserve. School holiday activities have wrapped up but there is still so much to see at Tidbinbilla. Black Flats Dam is a 300m return stroll with the chance to ...spot waterbirds and maybe even a platypus! Or try spotting koalas and forest birds along the 1.8km Peppermint Trail. We are happy to share that our phone line and internet have been reconnected at our Visitor Centre. You can now give us a ring before you head out and our gift store is operating as usual. More information on things to do, entry fees and annual passes can be found at www.tidbinbilla.act.gov.au Or contact the Tidbinbilla Visitor Information Centre on (02) 6207 7921.

02.01.2022 Tidbinbilla has some incredible rock formations! Come and enjoy free entry to the reserve to discover the wonder of these boulders for yourself Matthew James... Please note that entry into Tidbinbilla is currently free. Gates open at 7.30am and close at 6pm. As of Monday 5 Oct you can spend more time in the reserve as gates will close at 8pm.