Interested in learning more about biodiversity?

Be a part of the next biodiversity survey!

Being a survey volunteer - the benefits

As a volunteer on a community biodiversity survey you have the opportunity to:

• Learn about the diverse biodiversity, flora and fauna
• Observe mammals, birds, reptiles, insects and plants
• Learn biodiversity survey skills
• Meet new people with similar interests
• Spend time camping
• Help contribute data to the NSW Wildlife Atlas which provides information to land managers to conserve habitats, flora and fauna for the future.

Insect trapping - Wheeler Creek 2001

Last May NPA organised its 20th major survey in just over 10 years! In partnership with the NPA Lachlan Valley Branch, the survey was located in the Lachlan Valley region just outside of Parkes. This survey was unique because it was the first time we have surveyed private land. Also looking at nearby Cookamidgera State Forest, we were able to demonstrate the importance of well-managed private land for establishing effective conservation corridors.

Invertebrate Identification
with Stephen Fellenberg
Photo by Rebecca Mooy

"It is amazing how much can happen in just three and a bit days. It would take a short book to relate all the goings on at Woomargama. We saw frogs, bats, orchids, phantom wattles, antechinus, possums, wombats, owls and the endangered swift parrot". - Brian Hawkins past survey volunteer

"One of the best ways to instil a connection with the environment within people is to provide opportunities for everyone to experience it first hand". - Claire Carlton coordinator of several NPA surveys.

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Please contact
NatureKeepers Coordinator at 02 9299 0000
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to express interest, register,
or simply learn more!