Participating is simple

spend just 20 minutes in your backyard, local park, or favourite outdoor space and count the birds you see. By doing this, you’ll help BirdLife Australia gather important data to track trends in bird populations, supporting conservation efforts nationwide.

Whether you’re a seasoned birdwatcher or a nature-loving newbie, the Aussie Bird Count is an opportunity for everyone to connect with the natural world while making a difference for bird conservation. How to Join In

Download the Aussie Bird Count app.
Spend 20 minutes observing and counting birds in your chosen outdoor space.
Submit your count to help BirdLife Australia track and protect our bird species.

Not only is it a great way to enjoy the outdoors, but studies show that observing nature can boost your mental health and wellbeing.

So, why not get involved in Australia’s biggest citizen science project during National Bird Week and contribute to a brighter future for our feathered friends? Let’s make every bird count!

Learn more and registerFrom October 14-20, BirdLife Australia’s Aussie Bird Count invites you to join thousands of nature lovers across the country for this fun, engaging, and meaningful event.

Sometimes microbes can get a bad rap and there is often a lot of focus on the microbes responsible for disease and infection. For our last SciPub of the year, we are going to shine a light on the good side of microbes. We will touch on the role of microbes in ecological and human health. From the viruses found on the skin of sharks to using bacteria in therapeutic treatment supporting cancer patients, our panel will bring you some diverse examples of mighty microbes.

We are pleased to announce our panellists are:

Dr Jake Robinson - Research Associate, Flinders University  Dr Rebekah de Nys - Early Career Researcher, University of Adelaide Ryan Hesse - PhD Candidate, Flinders University 

Please join us on Friday 29th November at the Adelaide Irish Club (13-15 Carrington St, Adelaide). The event kicks off at 6:00 pm and will finish by approximately 7:30 pm. Doors will open at 5:30 pm. All drinks are to be purchased at the bar but guests are welcome to bring their own snacks/food. Attendance is free, but please register so we can advise the venue and set up the seating. We recommend arriving early to secure your preferred seating.

New to SciPub? Wondering what we are about? The principal goal of SciPubAdelaide is to make science engaging and accessible to the public. Each panel consists of three experts who deliver 10-15 minute presentations on their area and then open up to questions from the audience via a moderator. Panellists are selected primarily on their ability to effectively communicate science in an engaging and non-technical manner. SciPubAdelaide is held in a pub so that scientists, aspiring scientists, and non-scientists can learn, discuss and think critically about hot topics in science.

t has been almost a year since the algal bloom first appeared along our coast. As each day unfolds, we continue working together to build resilience, understanding and hope within our community.

During SeaWeek, join us at the Port Environment Centre for an evening of marine-based creativity, community conversation and practical learning about how you can take positive action.

Here’s what’s happening:

4:00 – 5:00 pm make Marine masquerade masks for yourself or the Dancing Monsters Community Parade

A hands-on creative session inspired by our ocean environment. Facilitated by Kristen Messenger from Bugs n Slugs.

5:00 – 6:00pm Eco-Discussion

A meaningful discussion of community responding to ecological challenges such as the algal bloom.

Article 1: Citizen scientists and holidaymakers key to restoring confidence in SA’s algal bloom-hit coastline

Article 2: Algal bloom: first peoples ngamath-sea country

6:00 – 7:30pm | Science of the Algal Bloom It’s natural to feel concerned about the algal bloom. But knowledge brings clarity and community action brings hope. Join citizen scientist Samantha from Phytoplankton of South Australia - Recovery, who will share what’s happening at grassroots level and also get a chance to see some of these algae under the microscope. Here’s an opportunity to learn how to sample algae from your local waterways and contribute to science and the planet.

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