Threatened Species Day 2018 events

3–7 September
The display will showcase Threatened species in Western NSW with two local authors (Pat Clarke 'The magic forest of Goonoo' and Ross Sadler 'Freshwater turtles') also talking about native wildlife in general.

Hosted by Macquarie Regional Library

For more information please contact Chris.Dawe@environment.nsw.gov.au or david.walker@environment.nsw.gov.au

25 August
Expo to mark Threatened Species Day and Biodiversity Month will include a display trailer showcasing Saving our Species projects in western NSW. Office of Environment and Heritage staff will help with identification requests and demonstrate the use of remote cameras for monitoring wildlife.

Hosted by Dubbo Regional Council

For more information please contact david.walker@environment.nsw.gov.au

Entries open until 3 August
Open to children aged 5-12 to submit their paintings or drawings of NSW threatened species, drawing from OEH's list of threatened species. Prescribed specifications. Prizes. Many of the artworks will be displayed for public viewing - venues TBA. Winners will be announced 7 September.

Hosted by Forest Media

9 September, 7am–1pm
Learn more about trees and the fauna they support and build a better understanding of biodiversity in the local area. Develop Citizen Science skills and support Woodland Bird activity being developed with local high schools.

Hosted by Cessnock City Council

Sustainability Officer, PO Box 152, Cessnock NSW 2325, phone 02 4993 4245 or mobile 0417 172 801

4 September, 5.30pm
In collaboration with University of Wollongong's's Bionet, an informal seminar and discussion on socketwood for students and the academic community.

For more information please contact Simon.tedder@environment.nsw.gov.au

7 September
Evening talks on local threatened species with a focus on Socketwood and Quolls

For more information please contact alison.mellor@shellharbour.nsw.gov.au

4 September, 5.30pm
Shellharbour Council conducts a guided walk with partners OEH and Bushcare near the local Grey-headed Flying-fox camp.

For more information please contact alison.mellor@shellharbour.nsw.gov.au

8 and 9 September
Encouraging local landholders to take part in a Citizen Science push for recording more Glossy-black Cockatoos in the area.

For more information please contact lauren.hook@environment.nsw.gov.au

Thursday 6 September 1.30pm-4.30pm
Friday 7 September 9am
Two talks about rainforests on the Thursday afternoon by Karen Sommerville (from Aust. Bot Garden, Mt Annan) and Kevin Mills (South Coast rainforest expert). The following day there will be a guided walk in YatteYattah Nature Reserve.

For more informaion please contact david.bain@environment.nsw.gov.au

Opening night 7 September, 5pm
Local photographers exhibit their photos of threatened species and funds from sales are donated to a nominated conservation NGO.

Hosted by Pretty Good Gallery

For more information please contact Simon.tedder@environment.nsw.gov.au

7 September, 9.30am–11am
This guided walk and talk will feature Sydney Turpentine-Ironbark Forest and will highlight the importance of the local community's efforts for bush regeneration in Lane Cove National Park and surrounding areas.

Hosted by Lane Cove Council

To express interest, go to Walks and talks online booking form

8 September
A range of speakers will present on topics related to Threatened Species Day. Includes a unique collaboration between an artist, the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre and OEH to help raise awareness of the endangered Buttercup Doubletail Orchid. Local environment organisations and OEH will have stalls at the event.

Hosted by Blue Mountains Conservation Society

For more information please contact Vera.wong@environment.nsw.gov.au or Michaela.jones@environment.nsw.gov.au

7 September, 10am-2pm
Open to Hornsby Shire residents only.
A free guided walk with a National Parks ranger.

Book for Threatened Species Day 2018. Strict limit: 15

8 September, 9am-1pm
9am to 10am – tour and discussion on issues and restoration of Elderslie Banksia Scrub Forest.
10am to 12noon – Bushcare techniques on site.
12noon to 1pm – lunch provided.

For more information, please contact Rob Corby by phone 02 4645 5048 or mobile 0409 341 867 or email bushcare@camden.nsw.gov.au

15 September, 10am-2pm
Come along and help celebrate the Hawkesbury's Koala population. A family fun day festival with everything and anything about Koalas. An event for all ages. Face painting, children's play activities, native plant giveaways, koala sniffer dog and koala tracking demonstrations as well as a range of stalls from relevant local organisations.

Hosted by Kurrajong Koala Fest

1 September, 5pm-7pm and 7.30-9.30pm
A selection of film. Saving our Species will also host a stall at the event.

Buy tickets for the Women's Adventure Film Tour

8 September, 10am-2pm
Get ready to wriggle. Come and join us for our first-ever Reptile Day in the beautiful Blue Mountains National Park. This free event will have lots of fun activities for all the family. Get up close with live reptiles shows, create your own clay lizard in our Lizard Lounge, share in Aboriginal stories and ochre painting, search for hidden reptiles with a National Parks Ranger.

Hosted by NSW National Parks Blue Mountains reptile day

8 September, All day

Hosted by Bellingen Environment Centre and Bellingen Shire Council

4, 5, 11 and 12 September
A collaboration between the Dorroughby Environment Education Centre, OEH, Taronga Zoo, Macadamia Castle, Landcare and the Department of Education - bringing a range of environmental activities, talks and a mobile zoo to four venues on four days for several north coast primary schools.

For more information please contact tamlin.mackenzie@det.nsw.edu.au

7 September, 5:30pm
Includes a presentation by Rob Kooyman on 'Gondwana: Rainforest past and future'; short films on Numinbah Nature Links; launch of the Museum's Natural History Display (Caldera wall).
Fancy Dress: Come as a threatened species

For more information please contact MCorke@tweed.nsw.gov.au

29 and 30 September
SoS will host a stall at the OldBar Kombi Festival to promote awareness of the birds that nest on the nearby beach.

Hotested by Old Bar Beach Festival

More information on the Old Bar Beach Festival Facebook page.

7 September, 1pm-5pm
The Sloane's Froglet is a Thurgoona local. Learn more about this threatened little amphibian through activities for children, a quiz and an information stand.

8 September
A wetlands walk and talk, featuring the Eucalyptus Aquatica.

For more information please contact Lachlan.Wilmott@environment.nsw.gov.au