Biodiversity Archives

Our Resilient Future – Water, Agriculture & Biodiversity

Enormous changes and transitions are already upon us, and we find ourselves unprepared. One thing is clear: integration will be needed across all sectors and levels of our society to set us on a preferred climate path and prepare us for the outcomes we can no longer avoid.

Frogs and Dogs – Glenroy Library

Join Merri Creek Management Committee’s Waterwatch Coordinator and Dr Natalie Catalynd, frog researcher from Canine Ecological, to learn about the different types of local frogs. Meet a dog that “sniffs” out frogs and learn about frog species and populations via the fun, free and easy frog census app. Older children welcome. Registrations essential.

The Great Aussie Bioquest 2019

You’ll be amazed what you discover when you download QuestaGame and join this year’s Great Aussie BioQuest on your smartphone. Compete against other teams to map biodiversity – all while taking part in Australia’s largest nationwide bioblitz. The third annual…

Yaapeet students and visitors explore the local bush for Science Week 2018

Last month in celebration of National Science Week, Yaapeet Primary School Science teacher, Jeanie Clark, organised a guided bush walk for students and visitors. Guided by former resident and Wyperfeld park ranger, Mr Rod Newnham, Yaapeet Primary School students learned…

The Great Aussie BioQuest

Join the Great Aussie BioQuest this National Science Week! Download ‘Questagame’ FREE from your app store. Start submitting – prizes galore! The Great Aussie BioQuest aims to draw attention to an increasingly important aspect of our daily lives, biodiversity literacy, by engaging residents from all…