September is Biodiversity Month, a time to recognise and celebrate the incredible natural wonders and ecosystems that make our planet thrive. It’s a chance to pause, reflect on our relationship with the environment, and take meaningful action to protect it for generations to come.
Australia is one of just 17 “mega-diverse” countries on Earth. Together, these countries cover less than 10% of the world’s land but shelter over 70% of its biodiversity. Many of our plants, animals, and landscapes are found nowhere else, making us custodians this unique natural heritage.
Think of the calls of the Peron’s Tree Frog, the chatter of the Magpie, the colours of the Rainbow Lorikeet or the hum of the Blue Banded Bee, these animals are all part of the web of life around us.
How to Get Involved this September
Mark Threatened Species Day – 7 September Every year, Threatened Species Day reminds us of the urgency of conservation. The date commemorates the death of the last Tasmanian Tiger in 1936, and calls on us to act for species at risk of extinction today. Run or attend a local event in your community, school, or workplace to raise awareness.
Your guide to running a successful community event
This guide is intended to help community organisations, schools and businesses around New South Wales to host an event to increase awareness about the plight of threatened plants, animals and birds in their local area.
Citizen Science is a powerful way to contribute to research. From counting birds to monitoring frogs and insects, your observations help scientists gather vital data about biodiversity and environmental change.
There are many great events, discovery days, workshops and activities celebrating Biodiversity month. Here are some highlights, and we’ll add more as they are confirmed.
Saturday 6 September Nature Shake Nature Shake is an exciting event that invites you to learn more about biodiversity and caring for our local natural environment through fun, hands-on activities at the Wollongong Botanic Gardens. Saturday 6 September is a free community day for everyone to enjoy.
Friday 12 and Saturday 13 September lllawarra Nature Festival Celebrate the Biodiversity month and the incredible diversity of plants and animals in the Illawarra with an exciting line up of free talks, workshops, film, music and art to inspire and light up your senses. At The Servo Port Kembla.
Saturday 20 September Biodiversity Discovery Day As part of the Blue Mountains City Council Biodiversity Discovery Day – a free and family-friendly event open to all – the Upper Blue Mountains Science Hub is excited to host a series of science talks and presentations by expert scientists and naturalists studying and working in the Blue Mountains. You’ll learn about the biodiversity of our beautiful area and how you can play your part in protecting nature.
Turn your backyard or balcony into a haven for nature. Plant native trees and shrubs to attract birds, add a shallow pond or frog tubes for amphibians, or simply use chemical-free gardening to welcome pollinators and “good bugs” like dragonflies, bees, and beetles. Even small changes can provide food, shelter, and breeding sites for local wildlife.
Here are some tips on how to create an environmentally friendly backyard and a haven for native wildlife. You can also become more sustainable by growing fruit and veggies, having fresh eggs and reducing your waste.
Plant native flowering plants and trees
Encourage beneficial insects that pollinate, recycle nutrients, aerate soil, and provide food for other wildlife
Avoid chemical pesticides
Provide shelter with dense, prickly native shrubs and add rocks and logs for animals to hide under.
Create a pond to provide habitats for frogs and dragonflies and provide safe water for wildlife.
Install nesting boxes.
Find out what else you can do to create a wildlife friendly backyard.
Biodiversity Month is more than a celebration, it’s a reminder that protecting life on Earth is everyone’s responsibility. From the smallest minibeast to the tallest gum tree, every species plays a role in the balance of our ecosystems.
This September, let’s celebrate Australia’s natural treasures, learn more about the species we share our world with, and take simple steps, that help protect the biodiversity that sustains us all.
September is Biodiversity Month, a time to recognise and celebrate the incredible natural wonders and ecosystems that make our planet thrive. It’s a chance to pause, reflect on our relationship with the environment, and take meaningful action to protect it for generations to come.
Australia is one of just 17 “mega-diverse” countries on Earth. Together, these countries cover less than 10% of the world’s land but shelter over 70% of its biodiversity. Many of our plants, animals, and landscapes are found nowhere else, making us custodians this unique natural heritage.
Think of the calls of the Peron’s Tree Frog, the chatter of the Magpie, the colours of the Rainbow Lorikeet or the hum of the Blue Banded Bee, these animals are all part of the web of life around us.
How to Get Involved this September
Mark Threatened Species Day – 7 September
Every year, Threatened Species Day reminds us of the urgency of conservation. The date commemorates the death of the last Tasmanian Tiger in 1936, and calls on us to act for species at risk of extinction today. Run or attend a local event in your community, school, or workplace to raise awareness.
Your guide to running a successful community event
This guide is intended to help community organisations, schools and businesses around New South Wales to host an event to increase awareness about the plight of threatened plants, animals and birds in their local area.
Join a Citizen Science Project
Citizen Science is a powerful way to contribute to research. From counting birds to monitoring frogs and insects, your observations help scientists gather vital data about biodiversity and environmental change.
Join an event or workshop
There are many great events, discovery days, workshops and activities celebrating Biodiversity month. Here are some highlights, and we’ll add more as they are confirmed.
Saturday 6 September
Nature Shake
Nature Shake is an exciting event that invites you to learn more about biodiversity and caring for our local natural environment through fun, hands-on activities at the Wollongong Botanic Gardens. Saturday 6 September is a free community day for everyone to enjoy.
Friday 12 and Saturday 13 September
lllawarra Nature Festival
Celebrate the Biodiversity month and the incredible diversity of plants and animals in the Illawarra with an exciting line up of free talks, workshops, film, music and art to inspire and light up your senses. At The Servo Port Kembla.
Saturday 20 September
Biodiversity Discovery Day
As part of the Blue Mountains City Council Biodiversity Discovery Day – a free and family-friendly event open to all – the Upper Blue Mountains Science Hub is excited to host a series of science talks and presentations by expert scientists and naturalists studying and working in the Blue Mountains. You’ll learn about the biodiversity of our beautiful area and how you can play your part in protecting nature.
Create a Wildlife-Friendly Garden
Turn your backyard or balcony into a haven for nature. Plant native trees and shrubs to attract birds, add a shallow pond or frog tubes for amphibians, or simply use chemical-free gardening to welcome pollinators and “good bugs” like dragonflies, bees, and beetles. Even small changes can provide food, shelter, and breeding sites for local wildlife.
Here are some tips on how to create an environmentally friendly backyard and a haven for native wildlife. You can also become more sustainable by growing fruit and veggies, having fresh eggs and reducing your waste.
Find out what else you can do to create a wildlife friendly backyard.
Why It Matters
Biodiversity Month is more than a celebration, it’s a reminder that protecting life on Earth is everyone’s responsibility. From the smallest minibeast to the tallest gum tree, every species plays a role in the balance of our ecosystems.
This September, let’s celebrate Australia’s natural treasures, learn more about the species we share our world with, and take simple steps, that help protect the biodiversity that sustains us all.
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