Elizabeth Island Bioblitz Nature Hunt

Elizabeth Island Bioblitz Nature Hunt

Join Clarence Landcare for a morning exploring Elizabeth Island, proudly supported by launch partner Vitality Farms Northern Rivers.

A short boat ride across the Clarence River will take us to the island, where local naturalist and bush regenerator Ant van Haren and co-guide Todd Jenkins will lead us through remnant rainforest and recent planting areas. Discover rainforest trees at every stage of life, from young seedlings to ancient mother trees.

Ant is part of the volunteer committee caring for Elizabeth and Susan Islands. He’ll share the island’s history—from its connection to Traditional Custodians to timber clearing and grazing, when cattle were swum across seasonally—and the work helping its forest recover.

As part of the Great Southern Bioblitz 2026, we’ll photograph and record the plants and wildlife we find using iNaturalist. No experience is needed—just curiosity and an interest in nature.

Plan your visit

• Meet: 9:30 am at Corcoran Park jetty, Kirchner Street, Grafton.

• Boat transfers: Grafton SES will provide return transport, with each crossing taking approximately five minutes.

• Duration: Up to three hours on the island.

• Bring: Snacks, lunch, drinking water and a camera or phone. Download the iNaturalist app beforehand if you’d like to record your discoveries.

After returning, you’re welcome to keep bioblitzing or enjoy some time by the river.

Travel support: A $10 fuel card is available for return journeys over 50 km with two or more people in the car, or over 70 km if travelling alone.

Please register ahead so we can confirm participant numbers and boat arrangements with Grafton SES.

Hosted by Clarence Landcare, with Vitality Farms Northern Rivers as launch partner.

This initiative is made possible through the NSW Landcare Enabling Program, supported by the NSW Government. Regional delivery is through North Coast Regional Landcare Network.