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Exploring NGT restored wetlands – School holiday adventures

Posted at 21 Jan 2021 at 13:33h in News, Brady Swamp Restoration Trial, Gooseneck Swamp Restoration Trial, Walker Swamp Restoration Reserve by Ben Taylor

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A lot of ecological restoration, management and science involves sitting at a desk, but I have a strong belief that ecologists should regularly spend time in the ecosystems on which they work. Not just focused work time, with specific tasks to achieve, but leisure time...

NGT friends and supporters drop in at Walker Swamp

Posted at 21 Jan 2021 at 13:33h in News, Walker Swamp Restoration Reserve by Mark Bachmann

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Wild, windy, cold weather made it feel more like August than January for much of my stay, but fortunately this didn't deter the more than 30 visitors who popped in at different times to catch up and say g'day over the five days I spent...

Under the surface – the latest round of aquatic fauna assessments in the Wannon River wetlands

Posted at 21 Jan 2021 at 13:30h in News, Dwarf Galaxias, Gooseneck Swamp Restoration Trial, Walker Swamp Restoration Reserve by Lachlan Farrington

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Since the initial restoration trials at Gooseneck and Brady Swamp, we have been keeping an eye on how the fish and frogs are doing. A key justification for restoring hydrology is to ensure that these species have an opportunity to breed and for many species,...

An uncommon sighting of a Common Wombat…

Posted at 21 Jan 2021 at 13:30h in News by Mark Bachmann

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Before I start, a quick warning - if you are squeamish about looking at dead wildlife on our roads - then this post is not for you!The other day I came across and interesting sighting in pine forest on the track that runs along the...

Eaglehawk Waterhole Restoration Reserve: update from caretaker Andy

Posted at 21 Jan 2021 at 13:29h in News, Eaglehawk Waterhole Habitat Restoration Reserve, Environmental Education by Sheryl Holliday

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Andy Lines was our live-in caretaker at Eaglehawk Waterhole for over three years from 2016 to 2019. After some time away, late last winter he returned to the site and has an update for us below.Andy writes:My arrivalArriving in early August 2020, the weather was...

Citizen science event: Bat and Insects – You’re invited!

Posted at 21 Jan 2021 at 13:29h in News, Volunteer by Rose Thompson

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Did you know that while we sleep, bats work all night across our region consuming large quantities of insects - including agricultural pest species!Next month, together with the Limestone Coast Landscape Board, we'll be hosting two events focussed on bats and their prey, near Naracoorte...

Your chance to contribute to turtle conservation in Australia

Posted at 21 Jan 2021 at 13:28h in News by Mark Bachmann

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I was recently contacted by biologist Mike Thompson who is part of a consortium of scientists managing an extensive program of study into the biology and conservation of Australian freshwater turtles. As a result of significant decline in long-necked turtles in the Murray River region,...

Clean Up Australia Day 2021! and other upcoming volunteer events

Posted at 21 Jan 2021 at 13:27h in News, Fieldwork Friday, Hutt Bay Wetland, Kurrawonga, Nelson, Reef Watch in the South East, Volunteer by Taylah Martin

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As usual, we have a range of opportunities to get out and about with us over the next few weeks. All are welcome and no particular skills are necessary.Friday 29 Jan, Kurrawonga working bee, Nelson, VicJoin Nicole in some property-edge weed monitoring or...

It’s moose hunting season! Species of the month: Moose Orchid

Posted at 21 Jan 2021 at 13:26h in Species of the month by Sheryl Holliday

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This month's feature species is the Moose Orchid or Large Tongue Orchid (Cryptostylis subulata). The Moose Orchid has long and leathery green leaves that are erect and lance shaped, and is usually found growing in swamps, marshes and stream edges. The flowering stems can range...

A huge thank you to the NGT team and volunteers: An amazing effort through a year of challenge

Posted at 17 Dec 2020 at 15:11h in News by Lauren Kivisalu

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It has been an unusual year to say the least! 2020 was a year of challenge and uncertainty and made it difficult to predict what was ahead; at times we doubted whether we would be able to continue all the important work we strive to...

Exploring NGT restored wetlands – School holiday adventures

NGT friends and supporters drop in at Walker Swamp

Under the surface – the latest round of aquatic fauna assessments in the Wannon River wetlands

An uncommon sighting of a Common Wombat…

Eaglehawk Waterhole Restoration Reserve: update from caretaker Andy

Citizen science event: Bat and Insects – You’re invited!

Your chance to contribute to turtle conservation in Australia

Clean Up Australia Day 2021! and other upcoming volunteer events

It’s moose hunting season! Species of the month: Moose Orchid

A huge thank you to the NGT team and volunteers: An amazing effort through a year of challenge

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