NatureTrackers Together 2026

Help track and guide Tasmanian threatened species conservation!

Are you new to NatureTrackers' community threatened species monitoring surveys? Or have you already got involved?

In either case, this free, hybrid event – both online, and in-person around the state – is for you! NatureTrackers have been in action all across Tasmania since 2018. On 15th November, you have a special opportunity to learn what everyone's contributions have achieved so far.

Where? Where? Wedgie! | CallTrackers | Claws on the Line

For the first time, the results of eight years (2019-26) of NatureTrackers' annual surveys will be announced – for the Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagle and three other species. And there will be updates on the mapping of burrowing crayfish burrows, and most recently the tracking of noisy but elusive species using sound recorders.

Hear from species experts, learn from other NatureTrackers, and get an idea of what’s involved in threatened species monitoring – and why volunteering your time to do this is both a lot of fun and really important.

There’s a quiz too! 

Anyone can be a part of NatureTrackers – so book today to join in on the NatureTrackers Together event. Whether you've only just heard of us, or you're an old hand, you'll find wonderful inspiration here.

See below for details of the in-person locations.

Plans for the overall event are still growing! We'll share any major updates (e.g. additional venues) to ticket holders and on NatureTrackers' social media.

Cover photo: Wedge-tailed eagle by Mick Brown

Choose how you will attend via the ticket type when you 'Get tickets'. Book online, or come along to one of these venues and meet up with others keen to make a difference to wildlife conservation in Tasmania.

Burnie -  Cradle Coast Authority and Cradle Coast NRM, 1-3 Spring St , Burnie Tas 7320

St Helens – University Study Hub, 48 Cecilia St, St Helens Tas 7216

Hobart – University of Tasmania, Churchill Ave, Sandy Bay Tas 7005 (Social Sciences Room 210)

Campania – Wobbly Boot Vineyard, 487 White Kangaroo Road, Campania Tas 7026

Launceston – Tamar Island Wetlands Centre, West Tamar Highway, Riverside TAS 7250

Interested in a local event but there isn’t one near you? – let us know and we’ll keep you posted in case there are last-minute hosts. Or host a watch party with family and friends!

2 pm: Welcome and introduction 

2:15 pm: NatureTrackers expert panel– Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagle and other raptor monitoring 

2:45 pm: Q & A

3 pm: Break 

3:15 pm: NatureTrackers expert panel – bats, bitterns and burrowing crayfish monitoring

3:45 pm: Q & A 

4 pm: NatureTrackers’ practical tips and tricks 

4:30 pm: Quiz 

4:50 pm: Closing comments and acknowledgements 

5:00 pm: Optional – networking and nibbles 

NatureTrackers comprises the Bookend Trust’s overall program of ‘citizen science’ projects, run entirely by volunteers – coordinating schools and the community to track the status of our threatened species and better understand their needs. We define a citizen scientist as a potential, amateur, or professional scientist, often learning from and collaborating with others, volunteering their time to conduct scientific work.

This event is funded by Inspiring Tasmania.