Gardens for Wildlife Tasmania in Hobart, Tasmania | Environmental conservation organisation

Gardens for Wildlife Tasmania

Locality: Hobart, Tasmania

Address: GPO Box 44 7001 Hobart, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.gardensforwildlife.dpipwe.tas.gov.au/

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24.01.2022 Blueberry Rust - Biosecurity Tasmania are asking Tasmanian's who have or have recently purchased blueberry plants to remain vigilant for signs of blueberry rust. Blueberry rust is a plant disease which may cause plants to loose their leaves or to actually die if severe. More information and to see what to look for go to the DPIPWE Biosecurity Tasmania web site https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au//pests-and-diseas/blueberry-rust

21.01.2022 Gardens for Wildlife will be at the Bruny Island Bird Festival Market Sunday 21st October 2018

20.01.2022 We have sorted out the problem with the link for the Diamond in the rough story posted recently, the link to use is https://gardensforwildlife.dpipwe.tas.gov.au//AF7929B0D854 Apologies for the dificulty, but Facebook was doing some weird things to the link url. Have a read of Jennifer's story, it really is pretty amazing what she and Andrew have done to their house and garden.

20.01.2022 Read an inspiring story about a Gardens for Wildlife members transformation of an old house and garden into a welcoming home and wildlife-friendly and productive food garden in an urban setting. A fine example of what can be achieved. Thank you Jennifer for sharing your story and before and after photos, what you and Andrew have done is amazing. https://gardensforwildlife.dpipwe.tas.gov.au//AF7929B0D854

19.01.2022 This year is one when the Bruny Island Bird Festival is held from 19 - 22 October 2018. The program is still being pulled together, but there are lots of interesting things to see, do and participate in all related to our wonderful native birds. Mark the date in your diary and keep checks on their web site https://www.brunybirdfestival.org.au/

16.01.2022 Just drawing your attention to a fascinating and stunning film about Tasmanian cave spiders if you are not able to attend this session, keep it in mind should the opportunity to view it else where come up. Have a look at the trailer to see why. The Ecological Society of Australia are excited to bring the award winning documentary, Sixteen Legs, to Launceston -with ALL proceeds going to the brains behind the film, Bookend Trust. Journey into a shadowy world of weird animal...s and strange rock formations, overseen by giant prehistoric spiders trying to find love in the dark. Join us for a special screening of SIXTEEN LEGS with filmmaker and scientist Q&A at #ESAus19 in Launceston on 28 November. SIXTEEN LEGS tells the story of the world beneath our feet through 6 years of filming, >25 years of scientific research & hundreds of millions of years of evolution. Watch the trailer: youtu.be/hjaUKceiPiQ Get tickets: https://kaigi.eventsair.com/ecological-society-o//Register See more

16.01.2022 Putting in an early reminder for you to 'save the date' for the next BioBlitz to be held from 10.00 am Friday 26th October to 4.00 pm Saturday 27th October 2018 in the Don Reserve at Devonport. A great opportunity to learn about the species that can be found in this reserve, or to help collect species for identification.............. you may find something that has not been found or identified before. Book mark the web site for updates http://extinctionmatters.com.au/

15.01.2022 Keeping to the theme of birds, in 10 days time it's the start of the Aussie Backyard Bird count from 22nd to 28th October 2018. Help make a contribution to knowing more about our bird species and where they occur............all that is required is doing a 20 min survey of the birds in your backyard or favorite park or other place where you see birds. You can do multiple surveys if you like, it all helps. Register on the Aussie Backyard Bird count web site https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/

14.01.2022 Wonderful wetlands weekend to celebrate World Wetlands Day 2nd Feb 2019 - the theme being wetlands and climate change. A great day for families and other interested folk to learn more about the importance of wetlands and the many plants and animals that live in them. See the flyer for details of location and activities.

13.01.2022 The full program of activities for the Bruny Island Bird Festival are now available on their web site. The festival is held from Friday 19th October to Monday 22nd October 2018 with lots of activities to participate in such as bird walks with experts, talks, creative workshops, market and lots more for all ages and regardless if you know your birds or not......... a good opportunity to learn more. For more details go to the Bruny Island Bird Festival web site https://www.brunybirdfestival.org.au/

13.01.2022 This coming weekend 24th to 26th May 2019 is the second period for the Where?Where?Wedgie! survey. Volunteers are needed to help with this survey to find where eagles or other birds of prey occurr in Tasmania. Golden squares are the priority sites to survey - for more information on the survey and what is required look up the web site - you don't have to be an expert birdo, there is a great video to show you how to identify eagles and other raptors. https://naturetrackers.com.au/index.php

11.01.2022 The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens now will have a fundraising plant sale on the first Tuesday of every month - a great opportunity to buy some really good plants

10.01.2022 Threatened Species Day Friday 7th September celebration by the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Garden; 200 years of Caring for the Rare at the RTBG Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Come and discover how your Botanical Gardens is caring for rare plant species this Friday 7th September for National Threatened Species Day.... On Friday in the Visitors Centre foyer discover ancient rare Gondwanan conifers. Learn about where they occur and why they are threatened. Also between 10am-2pm only see some of Tasmania’s most endangered native orchids and learn how the Botanical Gardens is helping to protect them. Volunteers from our Native Orchid Research and Conservation program will be in attendance to talk about this important project. Stroll to the Tasmanian Native Plant Garden Displays and look out for the red plant labels which highlight some of Tasmania’s threatened species .

07.01.2022 Bandicoots in the suburbs - it is possible for threatened wildlife species to live in our urban gardens. The findings from a study in Melbourne reported in The Conversation http://theconversation.com/rockin-the-suburbs-bandicoots-li.

06.01.2022 Bruny Island Bird Festival is approaching fast. It will be on from Friday 19th to Monday 22nd October 2018. There is an amazing variety of activites, events, workshops, talks and more. Saturday is family and kids day, check out the festival web site to see what you would like to do or see www.brunybirdfestival.org.au/

05.01.2022 The Aussie Backyard Bird Count is on again from 21 to 27 October 2019 - a good opportunity to learn bird identifications and contribute to a better understanding of our bird life Australia wide, more information and to sign up to participate on the Birdlife Australia web page https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/

05.01.2022 The Aussie Backyard Bird Count would like you to help with learning more about the birds that live where we do. It doesn't matter if you don't have a backyard, a favorite place you like to walk, such as a nearby park can be your 'backyard'. All you have to do is record all the types of birds you see in a 20 minute period any day from 22nd to 28th October 2018. Don't feel confident about identyfing bird species? Then there is an app you can download to help - a good way to learn how to id bird species!!! Register on the Aussie Backyard Bird Count web site to join https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/

05.01.2022 Here's a chance to buy some really great native plants for your 'Garden for Wildlife'. The Hobart Group of the Australian Plants Society Inc. are having a native plant sale on Sat 12th October 2019 at the Kingston Primary School shelter (accessed from the Hutchins Street entrance).

04.01.2022 Like to take part in this year’s Where? Where? Wedgie! citizen science surveys on the weekends of Fri 10th - Sun 12th and Fri 24th Sun 26th May? Please consider participating and help contribute to learning more about our raptor populations in Tasmania. It’s a citizen science project, so you don’t need to be a biologist to participate, nor do you have to survey on all six days; everyone is welcome to spend a few hours (or more) with friends and/or family exploring the out...doors whilst conducting surveys for Wedge-tailed eagles (Wedgies) and other Tasmanian birds of prey (raptors). If you are interested, you can find out more information about Where? Where? Wedgie? on the Nature Tracker website https://naturetrackers.com.au/index.php The web site provides training and all the information you need to help with the surveys https://naturetrackers.com.au/index.php

04.01.2022 Here's a great video for learning how to identify Tasmanian raptor (birds of prey) species for those participating in the Where?Where?Wedgie! survey the weekend 10-12 May or the 24-26 May....... it is a great video to watch even if you are not doing the surveys.

02.01.2022 Did you know that in some places in Tasmania, foxgloves are a big weed problem and difficult to control, they may be pretty but are poisonus, the latest Running Postman newsletter has an interesting article on them, along with other articles you may enjoy reading. The newsletter can be found on the Private Land Conservation Program web page https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au//Running%20Postman%20Newsletter%.

01.01.2022 Would you like to know if sugar gliders hang out in your backyard? Sugar gliders are introduced to Tasmania and eat native birds, including the critically endangered swift parrot. The Threatened Species Recovery Hub and the Clean Air and Urban Landscapes Hub have collaborated to make the CAUL Urban Wildlife App. A citizen science tool designed to help increase our knowledge of urban wildlife.... If you would like to know more about possums and gliders in Tasmania and help to improve understanding of these species please join us at the New Sydney Hotel at 5:30 pm on December 10. FREE finger food and cash bar. Please register your interest with Rochelle [email protected] Possum and Glider Citizen Science Workshop Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 5:30 PM New Sydney Hotel