We have become so good at managing our own environments that we can sometimes forget that feeling the force of the seasons is part of the experience of being human...
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Maribyrnong, lifeblood of the west
To those acquainted with it, the Maribyrnong is a vital, essential piece of the suburban landscape, both geographically and culturally...
A Smile from a Swoop
Australian magpies are renowned swoopers, but there are several other species that strike fear into the hearts of passers-by...
Getting to know Gariwerd
Back in 2006, a major wildfire burned approximately 85,000 hectares of the Grampians National Park. Lightning sparked the blaze and a burning question – how will the system respond to this large, high intensity fire?...
To bee or not to bee: a guide to our native pollinators
The thought of a bee with a blue bum may be a bit surprising. Bees are yellow, right? Actually, the iconic Honey Bee only became part of the Australian landscape as recently as 190 years ago.
The Bulldogs aren’t the only good thing in the West
When I think of Melbourne’s western suburbs, excellent wildlife-watching is not the first thing that springs to mind. This side of the city’s long, industrial history has taken a heavy toll on natural areas. Yet it would be incorrect to blithely write western Melbourne off as a wildlife wasteland...
Wild and Proud
This is going to be contentious, but I’ve got to say it, parasites – particularly our native parasites – are pretty darn awesome. Almost every animal, bird, and fish has at least one endemic parasite, which means that they account for a large amount of biodiversity...
Community Conservationists
How To Nature
Episode 1
The amazing life and death of the ocean’s greatest camouflage expert
Episode 2
Number one on death row: saving the phantom of the plains
Episode 3
The mind-blowing life of the gateway bee
Episode 4
Searching for Australia’s most elusive marsupial
Episode 5
The 3-metre worm you will never have seen
