Bago BioBlitz

Join the Bago BioBlitz and take a walk on the wild side! Discover the unique plants and animals of the Bago Plains and join scientists and local experts to record the region's fascinating biodiversity.

What is a BioBlitz?

A BioBlitz is a fun, hands-on citizen science event where scientists and community members survey and record plants and animals to create a biodiversity snapshot of an area.

Event details:

The 2-day Bago BioBlitz at Nurenmerenmong is hosted by Murray Local Land Services in partnership with the NSW Saving Our Species Program. The event is open to everyone. Participants can join for as little as 2 hours or stay for the entire 2 days.

Activities will include:

• Gang-gang Cockatoo surveys.

• Broad-toothed Rat surveys.

• Native plant surveys.

• Endangered orchid monitoring.

• Weird and Wonderful Invertebrate Wander.

• Nighttime moth trapping.

• Nighttime bat harp-net trapping.

• Discovering the Bago Peatlands through Nature Journaling.

Additional details:

• Surveys will involve walking across uneven terrain and are not suitable for people with mobility limitations.

• Please bring a camping chair, water bottle, weather-appropriate clothing, and sturdy footwear. 

• Morning tea, lunch, and refreshments will be provided. 

Contact: Anna Murphy, Senior Threatened Species Officer, NSW Dept. of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water on 0400 000 616 or via email: Anna.Murphy@dcceew.nsw.gov.au

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