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A lesson in ‘resilience’: realities and misconceptions

During a time of such great upheaval, including bushfires, climate change and a global pandemic, the topic of resilience has never been more pertinent. Brian Walker explains what resilience is and how we can learn more about it from nature.

2020 Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children’s Literature: Shortlist

We are wildly excited to announce that A Hollow Is a Home, written by Abbie Mitchell and illustrated by Astred Hicks, has been shortlisted for the 2020 Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children’s Literature!

CBCA 2020 Book of the Year: Shortlist announced

We are delighted to announce that A Hollow Is a Home, written by Abbie Mitchell and illustrated by Astred Hicks, has been shortlisted for the 2020 Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards!

Unlocking the Secrets of Seeds

Have you ever wanted to grow your own rainforest trees? This long-awaited guide to rainforest propagation unlocks the secrets to growing 300 rainforest species.

Australian Pollinator Week: celebrating more than just the bees and birds

It’s Australian Pollinator Week (10 – 17 Nov) and time to celebrate the amazing animals like bees, birds, butterflies, bats, beetles, reptiles, and flies that keep our planet alive.

World Habitat Day: Home is where the hollow is

It’s World Habitat Day on October 7 and we choose to celebrate the amazing world of tree hollows, and the incredible animals that call them home.

The Beauty Beneath – Underwater Sydney

Dip below the surface to discover the extraordinary plants and animals that call Sydney Harbour home.

Bakers with a Cause: Threatened Species Day

The Threatened Species Bake Off is an annual nationwide event to build awareness of Australia’s threatened flora and fauna. Our staff members are passionate about protecting our endangered species – we also really like cake.

Birds of Prey: Stephen Debus’ eagled-eyed observations

For more than 40 years Stephen Debus has studied or observed all of Australia’s resident raptor species – here Stephen shares some of his experiences with these magnificent birds.

The Secret Lives of Carnivorous Marsupials: biology with bite

Dr Marissa Parrott reveals the trials and tribulations of studying one of Australia’s carnivorous marsupials – the somewhat fierce, and certainly fascinating, Agile Antechinus.