Our final report on the Mystery Bay Bioblitz is now available - over 50 participants and 343 species recorded, a fantastic effort! View the report along with some highlgihts of the day and camera footage from the previous week provided by Eurobodalla Shire Council:
https://budawangcoast.org.au/2024/09/30/mystery-bay-bioblitz-august-2024/
September 10 saw the soft launch of a new app for IOS, iNaturalist Next. The enw app addresses a number of issues on the iphone app, and Thomas Mesaglio recommends it as a significant improvement, even though it is still in testing mode.
https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/inaturalist-next-app-soft-launch-for-iphones/55277
Come along to our AGM and hear about South Coast Rainforests from Kevin Mills, and Habitat for Wildife fro Treading Lightly. We had a minor glith in the system, if you had problems registering, please try again.
The 2024 field symposium of the NSW Linnean Society will focus the South Coast of NSW and NE Victoria. Spectacular coastal outcrops amd unique botanical diversity characterise this region.
https://budawangcoast.org.au/2024/09/11/linnean-society-symposium-batemans-bay-tues-17-19/
Thi year's AGM will feature 2 presentations:
All are welcome to come to the presentations starting at 10am, Tues 8 October at Ulladulla Civic Centre. Official AGM proceedings start at 11am, and are optional. Registration is essential.
https://budawangcoast.org.au/2024/09/11/bcal-agm-2024/
Last chance for early bird registration, now extended to end August! The program includes 1 day of talks at Batemans Bay, and 2 days of field trips focusing on some of the highlights of the South Coast.
Provisonal program and booking form at:
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join the Budawang Coast Atlas of Life committee. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a vital community project that aims to record and share the rich natural heritage of the South Coast.
If you are inspired by the natural world and want to make a positive impact on our community, we would love to hear from you!
To express your interest or learn more, please contact budawangcoast@gmail.com
Moruya Museum
Taking Flight: Birds of Eurobodalla
An exhibition of photographs, objects and soundscapes
https://blog.mdhs.org.au/2024/08/04/taking-flight-birds-of-eurobodalla/
Batemans Bay Heritage Museum
Poweful pollinators - interactive exhibits and family-friendly activities
Jervis Bay Maritime Museum
Special events: Bubbles & Bivalves, and Bards & Bees
Also exhibitions on Whalesongs and Restoring our Oyster Reefs
https://jervisbaymaritimemuseum.asn.au/whats-on/
We're excited to announce that our region has grown! We now encompass the Shoalhaven and Eurobodalla Local Government Areas, stretching south to the Eurobodalla Shire border and extending 3 nautical miles into coastal waters.
To celebrate this expansion, we're hosting a Bioblitz at the stunning Mystery Bay. Join us to explore our new territory and discover its incredible biodiversity.
For more details and to book your spot, visit:
https://budawangcoast.org.au/2024/07/16/were-heading-south-to-mystery-bay-and-beyond/
Let's uncover the wonders of our expanded region together!
NATURAL HISTORY OF THE NSW SOUTH COAST
Last days to get early bird discount and submit abstracts - deadline is 31 July.
More information:
https://linneansocietynsw.org.au/symposia/
