Dive into a South Coast nature adventure this August for Science Week 2024! Explore the region’s incredible biodiversity with these events
- Learn about iNaturalist & Nature: Hear from the experts Nowra August 11
- Uncover Bomaderry Creek’s wonders: Guided Walks Bomaderry Creek August 11
- Travel back in time: Gondwana Fossil Walk Ulladulla August 16
- Spotlight Walk: Explore life after dark Mystery Bay August 17
- Become a citizen scientist: Participate in a Bioblitz Mystery Bay August 18
Choose one or join them all! Learn from experts, use iNaturalist, and connect with fellow nature enthusiasts.
Read on for more details and registration links!
Explore Nature in
Bomaderry Creek
Sunday 11 August, 9.30am-3pm
Nowra Showgrounds and Bomaderry Creek
Explore Bomaderry Creek’s rich biodiversity with informative talks from experts like bird enthusiast Carla Jackett, botanist Kevin Mills, ecologist David Rush, and Terry Barratt, Bomaderry Landcare coordinator.
Learn valuable iNaturalist skills from top observer Dion Maple. Enjoy guided walks through this beautiful bushland oasis and connect with fellow nature lovers.
iNaturalist Traning & Talks
9.30am- 11.30am
The Committee Room
Nowra Showground
Guided Walks at Bomaderry Creek
12.30 pm-3pm
Picnic area, Narang Rd
Bomaderry Creek Regional Park
Presented in association with the Bomaderry Creek Landcare Group, Shoalhaven City Council Bushcare and National Parks Association Milton Branch, and supported by Inspiring Australia NSW
Gondwana Coast Fossil Walk
Friday 16 August, 10am-noon
Ulladulla Harbour Rock Platform
Step back 270 million years, and learn about Gondwana with experienced Fossil Walk Guide, Mike Jefferis. Discover a world where the land beneath your feet was once a shallow sea teeming with life. This walk unveils a treasure trove of marine invertebrate fossils, exceptionally well-preserved due to unique conditions.
Morning Session Only – 10.00am – 12.00pm
Starts at Ulladulla Fossil House
Presented in association with Ulladulla Fossil House, and supported by Inspiring Australia NSW
Mystery Bay Bioblitz
Sunday 18 August, 10am-3pm
Mystery Bay Campground
Mystery Bay is both a geologically interesting and scenically stunning location for our Bioblitz.
Our expert team includes well-known South Coast botanist Jackie Miles and iNaturalist guru Thomas Mesaglio from Sydney. Local naturalists will also be there to lend a hand, especially for those new to iNaturalist.
This is your chance to:
- Explore diverse coastal ecosystems
- Learn from the experts
- Become a citizen scientist
- Connect with nature enthusiasts
Evening Spotlight Walk
Saturday 17 Aug
6pm – 8pm
Daytime Walks & Talks
Sunday 18 Aug
9am – 3pm
Presented in association with Eurobodalla Landcare, and supported by Inspiring Australia NSW. Sugar Glider photo James Bailey.
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