It’s easy to see why Plenty River and its surrounding parkland is valued by locals...
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A bushland oasis in Melbourne’s north-east
Established in 1996, Friends of Wilson Reserve might do many of the ordinary things that other conservation groups do, but it is still far from the norm...
Native hedgerows: a DIY guide for wildlife gardeners
It is not surprising that when the first Europeans arrived in Australia, they brought the humble hedgerow with them...
Amazing adaptations: are bigger bee tongues better?
The Blue-banded Bee is arguably Australia's prettiest native bee. Unlike most of our native species, the Blue-banded Bee has a long tongue, adapted specifically for the types of flowers it feeds on...
Amazing adaptations: an ear for undercover messages
Although at first glance it might appear unassuming, in terms of evolutionary distinctness and risk of extinction, the Plains-wanderer has no rival...
Bush Connections: Melbourne forest therapy program brings participants closer to nature
Nature is the ultimate provider. In Australia especially, there is so much we humans get out of being outside in green space, whether we know it or not...
Amazing adaptations: the master of disguise
Australian Giant Cuttlefish are masters of disguise and intrigue. They can hide in plain sight, impersonate their fellows with ease and lure in unsuspecting prey – all by using one of nature’s most awe-inspiring adaptations...