Malanda BioBlitz

General Admission: Aquatic Invertebrates of the North Johnstone River
Discover which species of aquatic invertebrates inhabit the North Johnstone River. Learn how to identify aquatic invertebrates with local entomologist Dr David Blair, Adjunct Professor from the School of Marine and Tropical Biology, James Cook University. Meet at the Scout Hall.

Discover which species of aquatic invertebrates inhabit the North Johnstone River. Learn how to identify aquatic invertebrates with local entomologist Dr David Blair, Adjunct Professor from the School of Marine and Tropical Biology, James Cook University. Meet at the Scout Hall.

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General Admission: Morning bird survey with BirdLife North Queensland
Join Dr Amanda Freeman from BirdLife North Queensland in conducting a diurnal (morning) bird survey. Amanda along with other members of BirdLife NQ will guide the group whilst observing and recording the bird diversity along the North Johnstone River. After the survey, the group will return to basecamp to collate data, identify species and discuss findings. Meet outside the Scout Hut 10 mins before start.

Join Dr Amanda Freeman from BirdLife North Queensland in conducting a diurnal (morning) bird survey. Amanda along with other members of BirdLife NQ will guide the group whilst observing and recording the bird diversity along the North Johnstone River. After the survey, the group will return to basecamp to collate data, identify species and discuss findings. Meet outside the Scout Hut 10 mins before start.

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General Admission: Afternoon bird survey with BirdLife North Queensland
Join Dr Amanda Freeman from BirdLife North Queensland in conducting a diurnal (afternoon) bird survey. Amanda along with other members of BirdLife NQ will guide the group whilst observing and recording the bird diversity along the North Johnstone River. After the survey, the group will return to basecamp to collate data, identify species and discuss findings. Meet outside the Scout Hut 10 mins before start.

Join Dr Amanda Freeman from BirdLife North Queensland in conducting a diurnal (afternoon) bird survey. Amanda along with other members of BirdLife NQ will guide the group whilst observing and recording the bird diversity along the North Johnstone River. After the survey, the group will return to basecamp to collate data, identify species and discuss findings. Meet outside the Scout Hut 10 mins before start.

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General Admission: Introduction to rainforest plant families workshop - session 1
Local botanist, Dinah Hansman will host a workshop introducing participants to rainforest plant families which will include learning key characteristics of plant families to assist in species identification. Dinah will also show participants a range of resources that can be used to assist in species identification. Meet at the Scout Hall.

Local botanist, Dinah Hansman will host a workshop introducing participants to rainforest plant families which will include learning key characteristics of plant families to assist in species identification. Dinah will also show participants a range of resources that can be used to assist in species identification. Meet at the Scout Hall.

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General Admission: Introduction to rainforest plant families workshop - session 2
Local botanist, Dinah Hansman will host a workshop introducing participants to rainforest plant families which will include learning key characteristics of plant families to assist in species identification. Dinah will also show participants a range of resources that can be used to assist in species identification.

Local botanist, Dinah Hansman will host a workshop introducing participants to rainforest plant families which will include learning key characteristics of plant families to assist in species identification. Dinah will also show participants a range of resources that can be used to assist in species identification.

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General Admission: Turtle survey of the North Johnstone River using BRUVs
Attend a turtle survey along the North Johnstone River with local turtle expert Alistair Freeman. Watch how baited remote underwater videos (BRUV's) are used to collect data. Learn the different species of turtle living right under our noses.

Attend a turtle survey along the North Johnstone River with local turtle expert Alistair Freeman. Watch how baited remote underwater videos (BRUV's) are used to collect data. Learn the different species of turtle living right under our noses.

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General Admission: Spotlighting for frogs
Take part in a spotlighting survey to identify frogs along the North Johnstone River with local herpetologists. Learn how to identify frogs visually and via calls. After the survey join in and help collate the species data at basecamp.

Take part in a spotlighting survey to identify frogs along the North Johnstone River with local herpetologists. Learn how to identify frogs visually and via calls. After the survey join in and help collate the species data at basecamp.

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Workshop: Investigate local soils with Dr Andrew Wood
Come and get your hands dirty and join local agronomist Dr Andrew Wood to learn about local soils. Andrew will explain how soils are formed and what soil forming processes may be operating at the BioBlitz site. In this interactive workshop you will learn about soil texture, colour and soil biology and more.

Come and get your hands dirty and join local agronomist Dr Andrew Wood to learn about local soils. Andrew will explain how soils are formed and what soil forming processes may be operating at the BioBlitz site. In this interactive workshop you will learn about soil texture, colour and soil biology and more.

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General Admission: Flora survey along the North Johnstone River
Join Stuart Worboys botanist from the Australian Tropical Herbarium and Dr James Hill to discover the diversity of plants inhabiting the riparian rainforest community along the North Johnstone River. Although this area was subject to revegetation activities throughout the 1990-2000's the community contains a mixture of native plantings and rainforest recruits and this survey will help us to gain a better understanding of the value of revegetation activities and how they contribute to local biodiversity.

Join Stuart Worboys botanist from the Australian Tropical Herbarium and Dr James Hill to discover the diversity of plants inhabiting the riparian rainforest community along the North Johnstone River. Although this area was subject to revegetation activities throughout the 1990-2000's the community contains a mixture of native plantings and rainforest recruits and this survey will help us to gain a better understanding of the value of revegetation activities and how they contribute to local biodiversity.

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Presentation: Wildlife Rescue on the Tablelands
Tablelands Wildlife Rescue are made up of experienced and dedicated wildlife carers based in the Atherton Tablelands. Come and listen to them talk about the incredible work that they do and demonstrate why organisations like these play an important role in the community.

Tablelands Wildlife Rescue are made up of experienced and dedicated wildlife carers based in the Atherton Tablelands. Come and listen to them talk about the incredible work that they do and demonstrate why organisations like these play an important role in the community.

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Presentation: Wet Tropics birds revegetation and climate change
Dr Amanda Freeman is a local ecologist and bird researcher and long-time member of BirdLife North Queensland. Come and listen to Amanda talk about our local Wet Tropics birds and the threats they face in a changing climate. Presentation will be held in the Malanda Girl Guides Hut.

Dr Amanda Freeman is a local ecologist and bird researcher and long-time member of BirdLife North Queensland. Come and listen to Amanda talk about our local Wet Tropics birds and the threats they face in a changing climate. Presentation will be held in the Malanda Girl Guides Hut.

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