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25.01.2022 Announcing our Introductory Workshops in the Sept/Oct School Holidays, on Tues 29th and Wed 30th Sept at the 1st Lilli Pilli Sea Scout Hall in Sutherland Shire, Sydney. Workshops are open to ALL children aged 7 to 17 years and the program is aligned with the New Scout Program Environment Special Interest Area. Also applicable to Girl Guides.... Please email [email protected] for further details and to register. Please Note: Participant numbers are limited due to Covid Safe restrictions.

23.01.2022 I am absolutely thrilled and delighted to share my surprise win in the Saving our Species 'Name our Species' Competition, for the endangered wattle- Acacia meiantha. This gorgeous species will now be commonly known as Barradam-bang or Bright Star wattle! I am truly honoured to have inspired the naming of this wattle species, which recognises the indigenous Wiradjuri connection to an endangered relative of our National Floral Emblem- the golden wattle; a symbol of unity, remem...brance and reflection. The resilience of the wattle to droughts, winds and bushfires represents the spirit of the Australian people and the flowering wattle displays our national colours of green and gold. The winners announcement on National Threatened Species Day, 7th September, coincided with my birthday- a wonderful surprise gift, creating a lasting and profound memory! My heartfelt thanks to the 'Saving our Species' Team and Congratulations to all of the winners!! May all of our efforts contribute to saving our endangered species! #savingourspecies #threatenedspeciesday #wattle #australiasfloralemblem #biodiversity #wildidea #biodiversityloss #natureconnection #natureconservation #indigenouslanguages #biodiversity2020 #aboriginalaustralia #conservation #citizenscience #na

17.01.2022 Wouldn't it be nice to stumble across this beauty whilst bush walking in the stunning Capertee Valley of NSW? Say Good Morning to 'The Morning Star' or is it 'Star Burst' or perhaps it's 'The Caper-Tee Rex' hiding in the bushes... We have high hopes that our dedicated NSW conservationists and the 'Saving our Species' Team can save this extremely rare and endangered plant species from extinction!

17.01.2022 Launching these school holidays in Sutherland Shire- Children's Educational Workshops investigating the plants, fungi, insects & endangered species of Sutherland Shire & the Royal National Park. Immersing your child in the wonders of Nature with hands-on activities, microscopic investigation, live leaf insects, introduction to Citizen Science projects & an invitation to participate in a new project initiated by a leading wildlife conservation society. [email protected] to register or phone Fiona on 0423052692 for details. Enrolment forms will be emailed to our participant register on Monday 21/9/20.

16.01.2022 Ahead of the SoS Threatened Species Naming Competition Winners Announcement Today!! We are sharing our final Common Name suggestions for the small, macroscopic algae Nitella partita, that occurs in inland swamps of the Cuttaburra-Paroo and White Cliffs Plateau region of the Mulga Lands of North Western NSW. Reminiscent of an aboriginal fishing spear, we are suggesting the Paroo Trident or the more whimsical name of the Spinning Spiral algae.... Which name would you prefer? #nature #biodiversity #conservation #citizenscience #natureconservation #science #biodiversity2020 #wildidea #biodiversityloss #savingourspecies #environment #indigenouslanguages #aboriginalaustralia

12.01.2022 Look at this fascinating 'Donkey' orchid! Diuris bracteata was presumed extinct until recently!! For over 100 years it was only known from the original collection near Gladesville, Sydney. Our suggested common name of 'Big Ear' refers to the two large petals at the top of the flower, known as donkey ears. The aboriginal words for 'Big' and 'Ear' are taken from the Dharug dialect of The Sydney Language.... Does this sound like an suitable name? Please speak up, I can't 'ear you!!

11.01.2022 How did everyone go with Naming Our Endangered Species? We will showcase our suggested names in a series of posts. Please let us know which names you like the most and any names you suggested in the Comments!... We hope you Enjoy!! Competition Entries have now closed and the winners will be announced on NSW Threatened Species Day, Monday 7th September 2020. For more information visit- https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au//help-name-our-lesser-k

09.01.2022 We are sharing our suggested Common Names for the 'Saving our Species' Naming Competition, ahead of the Winners Announcement on NSW Threatened Species Day, Monday 7th September! We hope you submitted your entries before the closing date last Friday! Please share any of your own suggestions/entered names in the Comments!... Good Luck Everyone!!

08.01.2022 Wow!! Amazing pair of Green Tree Frogs raised in a greenhouse in Grays Point, Sutherland Shire, in Sydney. Meet Ollie and Greenie, a very rare pair in Sydney! Green Tree Frogs have almost disappeared from the Sydney Basin and may soon even be listed as an endangered species in the Sydney bioregion.... Scientists from the Australian Museum have been documenting the decline of the Green Tree Frog using the FrogID Citizen Science App. You can get involved by downloading the App and discovering which frogs live around you! Thank you to Jim Greenstein for sharing his amazing frogs with us!

08.01.2022 With today, 1st September, being National Wattle Day, we would like to share, with you, our suggestions for Common Names for the 'Saving our Species' wattles. Please let us know what you think in the Comments! Happy Wattle Day Everyone!!... Note that our suggestions feature the NSW Central Tablelands local Wiradjuri indigenous language.

04.01.2022 We are getting ready to share our love of Nature with our workshop participants at our Spring School Holiday Workshops next Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th September, 2020. An introduction to the amazing fungi, plants, insects and biodiversity of Sutherland Shire and the Royal National Park, Sydney. Participants will be introduced to Australian Citizen Science Projects through iNaturalist Australia and will be invited to name our two juvenile Australian Leaf Insects!... See you next week!! Fiona & Aniuzka