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25.01.2022 This month we're excited to be launching the 8 Rivers program, and want you to join us! Part of the #SeaToSource project, 8 Rivers profiles 8 urban waterways in Australia, sharing information about their importance to the local environment and threats the rivers are facing from plastic litter. We want to hear about your experiences of your local waterways - head over to the Campfire to find out more https://campfire.cva.org.au/seatosource

24.01.2022 Happy #fungifriday ! Did you know that Australia is considered a 'megadiverse' country when it comes to fungi? Every ecosystem has fungi, and it can play a crucial role in forests, grasslands and even deserts. Check out this fascinating video from Fungimap to find out more #NationalBiodiversityMonth

23.01.2022 As the wet season approaches in northern Australia, the beep-beep of the Bumpy Rocket Frog (Litoria inermis) will become a regular sound in gardens and wetlands. While it may look like a toad at first glance, this tiny 4cm frog can be recognised by its cream coloured and warty back legs. The Bumpy Rocket Frog likes to stay damp so keep an ear out for them in great numbers after heavy rains! Jean-Marc Hero via CC #NationalBiodiversityMonth #frogs

22.01.2022 The Black Glossy Cockatoo is one of the threatened species that Project Manager Darren Kennedy worked closely with in his seven years with CVA Darren also did a lot of incredible restoration work with bushfire affected areas and says his advice for working within the environmental space is finding the areas you’re passionate about! Find out more about Darren’s journey and what work CVA is doing with bushfire recovery here: https://bddy.me/3q2WN48

21.01.2022 Keen to get into bird surveys but not sure where to start? Bird in Backyards will be hosting a free webinar on Wednesday September 23 on how to take part, and why these surveys are important. Follow the link to find out more and register https://bit.ly/3msgiBa #birdingathome #NationalBiodiversityMonth

21.01.2022 What better way to brighten up a Tuesday morning than with a couple of Rainbow bee-eaters These beautiful birds are the only kind of bee-eater species (Meropidae) in Australia, and it turns out they are known to bee very brave taking down wasps as large as their head to eat

21.01.2022 This week is the official #wildpollinatorcount for Spring 2020! Wild pollinators are crucial for keeping our environment healthy and food crops productive. By taking part in the count you can contribute to the complex national picture of pollinators across the continent Find out more at the link, and remember to tag your posts with #wildpollinatorcount

20.01.2022 Sydneysiders, it’s your turn Our next river to be profiled in our #SeaToSource campaign is the Georges River in NSW, and our team on the ground celebrated by collecting 60kg of rubbish from sites near the river. Litter-ally. Check out the before and after shots! ... Keen to find out more about the Georges River, and how you can be involved with protecting it? Keep reading here: campfire.cva.org.au/seatosource/georges-river

20.01.2022 As we near the end of #NationalBiodiversityMonth 2020 we're doing a 7-day wrap of some of our fave #biodiversity. First up is the ubiquitous yet unique #eucalyptus aka the gumtree. With almost 900 eucalyptus species growing across Australia, it can be difficult to tell one from another unless it's flowering. Many have white flowers, but some gumtrees bloom in bright pinks, reds, and oranges! These flowers attract a wide range of native insects including stingless and resin bees, and colourful birds such as rosellas, parrots, galahs and cockatoos.

19.01.2022 Insects, spiders and other native invertebrates are the cornerstone of healthy and biodiverse ecosystems, and one way we can help them is to plant more native plants in our gardens and build insect hotels. If you're not sure where to start, take a look at Gardening Australia for ideas and tips on how to bring more native flora into your life #NationalBiodiversityMonth #habitat #insects

19.01.2022 One of the many animals that rely on eucalyptus trees is the Critically Endangered Swift Parrot (Lathamus discolor). During their spring mating season you may catch a glimpse of these small colourful parrots chattering away as they feed on eucalyptus pollen in and around Hobart. Their tree of choice is the Tasmanian Blue Gum and their feeding style makes them effective pollinators, spreading pollen from tree to tree. Rod Hartvigsen #NationalBiodiversityMonth #SwiftParrot #E...ndangered #Tasmania See more

18.01.2022 We hope you've found some inspiration for bringing more #biodiversity into your world through #NationalBiodiversityMonth If you're keen to learn more, check out Backyard Buddies for simple tips on creating habitat havens for native plants and animals - every little bit counts

18.01.2022 Watch out, Bandicoots about! An Eastern Barred Bandicoot leaps away after being health-checked at Woodlands Historic Park in Melbourne last year. Are there threatened species habitat or populations near you? Find out more about our work at Woodlands to protect this special marsupial https://bit.ly/35yFb8r #NationalBiodiversityMonth #bandicoot

17.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day , and with so many of us feeling isolated in this difficult year today reminds us to reach out to those we care about and start a conversation - it's as simple as asking, R U OK? Head over to the R U OK Day socials for resources, and remember take care of yourselves and each other https://www.ruok.org.au/

17.01.2022 Southern Brown Bandicoots are the last bandicoot to hold a population in South Australia, but they are at serious risk. Our Wild Futures Program recently supported a trial to create feeding ‘exclosures’ for these endangered marsupials at Brown Hill Creek. Using fencing methods that allow for bandicoots, but not larger animals to pass, a secure area planted with the bandicoot’s fave foods is ready for them to tuck into. Check out this video from Wild Futures Program Manager Da...rren Kennedy to learn more about these bandicoots. #bandicoot #ThreatenedSpeciesDay #endandgeredspecies #Australia https://bit.ly/3bohj8i See more

17.01.2022 Keen to get into bird surveys but not sure where to start? Birds in Backyards will be hosting a free webinar on Wednesday September 23 on how to take part, and why these surveys are important. Follow the link to find out more and register https://bit.ly/3msgiBa #birdingathome #NationalBiodiversityMonth

16.01.2022 Today is #ThreatenedSpeciesDay, a day to focus on native plants, animals, and ecosystems that are under threat and reflect on how we can protect them into the future. Koalas are the consummate species to celebrate today they eat only specific species of eucalyptus, require habitat trees of certain sizes and are extremely sensitive to ecosystem disturbance, suffering huge losses during and after the Black Summer bushfires. We are continuing to work with community and corporate partners including Friends of the Koala and NRMA Insurance to protect and restore koala habitats in northern NSW, and feel privileged to contribute to securing a future for this uniquely Australian species. This picture of a Koala in care was taken at the Friends of the Koala Care Centre in Lismore, NSW #ThreatenedSpeciesDay #Koala #endangeredspecies

15.01.2022 Our Project Officer Teresa has been out and about monitoring litter on the banks and foreshore of the Georges River! From the litter she’s been collecting, a HUGE 94% is plastic Water we going to do? We’re going change the tune on single use plastic, so it doesn’t find its way to the ocean in the first place. We would love to see how you’re replacing plastic in everyday life! Find out more here: conservationvolunteers.com.au/pass-on-plastic/

14.01.2022 Ever heard of a Frogidor? AKA frog movement corridors, Frogidors make it easier and safer for frogs to move through the landscape. Our staff and volunteers have been undertaking maintenance work on these habitats at Sydney Olympic Park to support the on-site population of the Green and Golden Bell Frog. Read all about it in the article below

13.01.2022 Hey Caloundra What are you doing on Saturday? If you've got a passion for clean healthy beaches and a few hours to spare, join us to make a difference Thanks Queensland Science for your support!

13.01.2022 Wanna-bee a backyard hero? The largest native bee in Australia is the Carpenter bee, and like all native bees it needs our help in creating a richly diverse garden oasis to keep them happy and healthy The Abelia shrub is a perfect backyard addition for Carpenters - they love the white flowers during summer. Even easier is the humble daisy, planting any type in the backyard is perfect for all native bees. Image via CC #NationalBiodiversityMonth #bees... #nativebees See more

13.01.2022 The Goodeniaceae, or Goodenia family of flowering plants is widespread throughout Australia, with over 400 species found in a wide array of environments. Flowering natives like the Goodenia provide food and habitat for native insects like bees and ladybugs, supporting #biodiversity in the garden. Ask you local nursery which native plants grow well in your area, and bring a bit of #habitat to your home #NationalBiodiversityMonth #nativeplants

13.01.2022 In the lead-up to #ThreatenedSpeciesDay 2020 we have some great news from Wirrina, on the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia, where over 90% of the plants planted in our community conservation project have survived droughts and fires to help future proof habitat for Black Glossy Cockatoos, which are only found in a remnant population on Kangaroo Island. Over two years, a thousand volunteers helped grow and plant these plants to make the project a true success. We have esta...blished 31 hectares of revegetation - linking remnant vegetation to support other species as well as the Black Glossy Cockatoo. Wacth this short video to find out more: https://bit.ly/3jHLZ7y Image source: Good Living, Department for Environment and Water South Australia #endangered #nativebirds #habitat See more

12.01.2022 Did you know that September is #NationalBiodiversityMonth? Australia's unique biodiversity suffered huge losses in the 2019/20 fires, and we're calling for Citizen Scientists to participate in online volunteering projects for understanding, protecting and restoring animals and plants impacted by the fires. Jump over to our engagement hub to find out more

10.01.2022 You’ve probably heard of the ‘My Octopus Teacher’ documentary which is causing a wave of interest in the incredible ocean-going life that’s around us. But did you know Australia is home to a similarly abundant kelp forest (as showcased in the doco) as a part of our #GreatSouthernReef? Check out our latest blog to find out more, and discover how you can help protect it! https://bddy.me/2G9y9vU

10.01.2022 We love seeing the new growth that this time of year brings. But even more incredible, is seeing places like the Lobethal Bushland Park in South Australia spring back to life after the bushfires tore through the entire area Our Wild Futures Project Manager, Darren, was on the ground installing nest boxes for local wildlife who lost their homes in the bushfires and was humbled by the regrowth surrounding him. Thanks to our partners Veolia Environmental Services for making t...his work possible and supporting our bushfire recovery projects, which continue to provide much needed revegetation of critical habitat for endangered species. Anyone can help too! Find out more about how you can get involved to help nature recover from the fires here: conservationvolunteers.com.au/bushfires/

09.01.2022 Looking for an opportunity to spend some time in nature, and lend a helping hand? We’re looking for people across the country to help our amazing Revive project officers with monitoring events and clean ups in December! What are they, you ask? Both events are opportunities to clean up the river in your area by collecting litter and monitoring the types of rubbish you find. This helps us track the findings and assess the trends of where litter is coming from, to ultimately stop it at its source. We’d love your help! Keen to get involved? Find out more details & sign up here: https://bit.ly/3pXBBwn

06.01.2022 If all we ever do is clean up, it’s all we’ll ever do. And that’s why we’re calling all students to take part in our ‘National anti-litter poster & video competition’, to change the attitudes and behaviours of their community and inspire people to keep the planet clean. Plus, you could win a 3 month Australian Geographic subscription! Find out more here: campfire.cva.org.au/seatosource/schools-competition

06.01.2022 Urban and metropolitan areas can hold some surprising #biodiversity - one of our Project staff recently snapped this Rakali, or native water rat, on a walkway along the River Torrens in Adelaide. Rakali are amphibious and can be found in fresh or brackish waterways Find out more about this unique mammal https://bit.ly/35BaUWl #NationalBiodiversityMonth

04.01.2022 Out for nocturnal foraging, an Eastern Barred Bandicoot (EBB) was captured in one of our Tasmanian camera traps, set up to monitor this Vulnerable marsupial. Did you know that EBB's are omnivorous? They eat invertebrates found in soil, as well as berries and fungi Find out more https://bit.ly/3jWDxBq #NationalBiodiversityMonth #bandicoot

03.01.2022 Spring is a great season for getting glimpses of local lizards as they emerge from brumation, the lizard equivalent of hibernation. Blue-tongue lizards are harmless, widespread and very useful reptiles, acting as pest controllers in the garden - they eat snails, caterpillars and other insects. If you see a blue-tongue lizard at your place it's a good sign that your garden is supporting local #biodiversity #NationalBiodiversityMonth #bluetonguelizard #reptiles

02.01.2022 Small daily actions can have a lifetime impact That’s why choosing to replace single use plastic cutlery is a great start to thinking about the world around you. Remember to show us how you replace plastic in your everyday life using #SeaToSource, and you could win a 3-month-subscription to Australian Geographic! Find out more here: https://bddy.me/36XSq1q

02.01.2022 As you step into Woodlands Historic Park, the hum of the city fades away and the rhythmic swish of the Eucalypt treetops takes over the senses In celebration of NAIDOC week, we’re taking a step back in time and exploring Woodlands - a part of Wurundjeri country that’s being conserved as a snapshot of what grasslands looked like 60,000 years ago. Always was, always will be. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3n7OAsR ... #NAIDOCweek #conservation