There are some great programs coming up on the Sapphire Coast in September and beyond. Vote for the 2024 photo competition, participate in the Great Southern BioBlitz or explore Life in our Cemeteries. The Linnean Society of NSW is holding a symposium in Batemans Bay. The Australian Marine Conservation Society in conjunction with the National Parks Association are promote the value of marine sanctuary zones.
We have one final category in the 2024 Photo Competition – the People’s Choice Award. We invite you to now make your choice from the full gallery of photographs entered here – Galleries on the Atlas of Life website.
Once you have made your choice you can enter it on this form which is also on the website: People’s Choice Award Form.
Voting is open until September 15th when we will announce the winner of the $300 voucher for one of Navigate Expedition’s tours.
Great Southern Bioblitz September 22nd
This year’s Great Southern Bioblitz (GSB) will held across 4 days between 20 – 23 September. The Atlas will be once again running some events to mark the occasion on 22 September. There will be a morning event and a separate afternoon event in different ecosystems.
Bermagui Flora and Fauna Reserve: 9:00 – 11.30 am A member of the Bermagui Flora and Fauna Reserve Trust will give an overview of the site and its cultural and ecological significance before the walks commence at 9.30 and will be on hand throughout the morning to advise and answer any questions you may have regarding the Reserve. Walks will be guided by botanist Jackie Miles and three citizen scientists Deb Taylor (insects and spiders), Barry Virtue (birds and flora) and Joy Georgeson (plants and insects).
Meet in the Flora reserve near the junction of George St and Wallaga Lake Road Bermagui.
Bermagui State Forest: 1:00 – 3.30 pm Botanist Jackie Miles will guide and advise on the forest’s flora, supported by 3 other guides who have excellent knowledge of local flora, birds, insects and other animals.
Meet at the car park which is on the forest track just off the Wallaga Lake Road, the forest track is the first on the right after you pass the Cobargo-Bermagui Road junction travelling north out of Bermagui on the Wallaga Lake Road.
Even if you are unable to attend these events you can record your sightings using iNaturalist.
The Linnean Society of NSW
The Linnean Society of NSW will be holding a symposium in Batemans Bay from 17 – 19 September all are welcome. The focus of the event will be the natural history of the South Coast of NSW – including geology, geomorphology, palaeontology, botany, zoology and related disciplines. As well as presentations there will also be a number of field trips.
Marine Conservation Event at Club Sapphire
The Australian Marine Conservation Society in conjunction with the National Parks Association are featuring a series of presentations along the coast of NSW to promote the value of marine sanctuary zones. One of these presentations will be held at Club Sapphire on 23 September at 6.30pm.
Attendance is free, but attendees will be required to register.
There are some great programs coming up on the Sapphire Coast in September and beyond. Vote for the 2024 photo competition, participate in the Great Southern BioBlitz or explore Life in our Cemeteries. The Linnean Society of NSW is holding a symposium in Batemans Bay. The Australian Marine Conservation Society in conjunction with the National Parks Association are promote the value of marine sanctuary zones.
2024 Photo Competition – People’s Choice
We have one final category in the 2024 Photo Competition – the People’s Choice Award. We invite you to now make your choice from the full gallery of photographs entered here – Galleries on the Atlas of Life website.
Once you have made your choice you can enter it on this form which is also on the website: People’s Choice Award Form.
Voting is open until September 15th when we will announce the winner of the $300 voucher for one of Navigate Expedition’s tours.
Great Southern Bioblitz September 22nd
This year’s Great Southern Bioblitz (GSB) will held across 4 days between 20 – 23 September. The Atlas will be once again running some events to mark the occasion on 22 September. There will be a morning event and a separate afternoon event in different ecosystems.
Bermagui Flora and Fauna Reserve: 9:00 – 11.30 am
A member of the Bermagui Flora and Fauna Reserve Trust will give an overview of the site and its cultural and ecological significance before the walks commence at 9.30 and will be on hand throughout the morning to advise and answer any questions you may have regarding the Reserve. Walks will be guided by botanist Jackie Miles and three citizen scientists Deb Taylor (insects and spiders), Barry Virtue (birds and flora) and Joy Georgeson (plants and insects).
Meet in the Flora reserve near the junction of George St and Wallaga Lake Road Bermagui.
Bermagui State Forest: 1:00 – 3.30 pm
Botanist Jackie Miles will guide and advise on the forest’s flora, supported by
3 other guides who have excellent knowledge of local flora, birds, insects and other animals.
Meet at the car park which is on the forest track just off the Wallaga Lake Road, the forest track is the first on the right after you pass the Cobargo-Bermagui Road junction travelling north out of Bermagui on the Wallaga Lake Road.
Even if you are unable to attend these events you can record your sightings using iNaturalist.
The Linnean Society of NSW
The Linnean Society of NSW will be holding a symposium in Batemans Bay from 17 – 19 September all are welcome. The focus of the event will be the natural history of the South Coast of NSW – including geology, geomorphology, palaeontology, botany, zoology and related disciplines. As well as presentations there will also be a number of field trips.
Marine Conservation Event at Club Sapphire
The Australian Marine Conservation Society in conjunction with the National Parks Association are featuring a series of presentations along the coast of NSW to promote the value of marine sanctuary zones. One of these presentations will be held at Club Sapphire on 23 September at 6.30pm.
Attendance is free, but attendees will be required to register.
Life in Our Cemeteries
Will be running our spring Life in our Cemeteries event on the 2 November at Wyndham Cemetery, further details will be provided nearer the time.
Feature Image: Atlas of Life
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