For those in the southern Grampians area, there’s a working bee on this Saturday from 1pm til 4pm at Lake Linlithgow (Jenawarra) and there's plenty to keep us busy! Lake Linlithgow is a 1000 hectare saline lake on the volcanic plains and hosts migratory waterbirds and...
If you’re keen to make a difference to habitat in the upper South East, there's a big planting day coming up early next month! It all kicks off on Saturday July 4 from 10am til 4pm at the St Aubin’s property (just across the road from...
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Metallic Flea Beetles (Photo: L. Veale)[/caption] This photo of Metallic Flea Beetles (Altica pagana) was taken by NGT's Lauren Veale while out at Nobles Rocks, near Nelson, Victoria. You can see previous photos of the week here....
[caption id="attachment_11560" align="aligncenter" width="400"] The view toward Mt Abrupt at the start of day 1[/caption] Over the June long weekend, a couple of us NGT'ers took the challenge of tackling the Grampians Serra Terror trek which raises funds for the Dunkeld community. 80km of walking through...
For those who are up for getting their hands dirty in the name of conservation, there will be a working bee next Saturday June 20 from 1-4pm at Lake Linlithgow (Jenawarra), 20min east of Hamilton, Vic. [caption id="attachment_11560" align="aligncenter" width="500"] The dry bed of the lake back...
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Major Mitchell Plateau, Grampians, Vic (Photo: J. Tuck)[/caption] This photo was taken on hike across the Major Mitchell Plateau - one of the highest spots in the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park. You can see previous photos of the week here....
Since the end of last year, NGT has been steadily tinkering away on a small Coastcare Victoria community grant out Narrawong way in conjunction with Narrawong Primary School. The project aims to enhance the endangered and highly rare coastal Swamp Scrub to the south of...
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Azure Kingfisher in Kakadu NP, NT (Photo: J. Tuck)[/caption] This colourful shot of an Azure Kingfisher was taken on a trip up north to Kakadu National Park. This stunning little bird is also found along waterways through south-east SA and south-west Victoria -...
We've just about to tip into the cool season and the new Winter 2015 edition of the cross-border (SE SA/SW VIC) has just rolled off the press! Nature Glenelg Trust has pulled together a collection of environmental events happening throughout the South East of South Australia and Victoria's South...
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Pixie's Parasol at Kongorong, SA (Photo: J. Tuck)[/caption] This shot of a tiny (10 mm) Pixie's Parasol (Mycena interrupta) was taken in a pine plantation at Kongorong, SA. A native to the region, Mycena interrupta can be found in small colonies on...
