A mass attraction – Actinotus forsythii (pink flannel flower)

A year after devastating fires that razed the bush, Pink flannel flowers, Actinotus forsythii, have been found growing en masse, in a flora bonanza attracting much interest. They are not rare, but the mass flowering is triggered by a smoke-derived chemical.

March 29, 2021

Actinotus forsythii – up close with the pink flannel flower

Lisa captured these upclose images of the pink flannel flowers in the Blue Mountains in January 2021.

March 29, 2021

Citizen science for rainbow lorikeets in northern NSW

A citizen science project to identify the cause of Lorikeet Paralysis Syndrome in southern Queensland and northern NSW is seeking members to identify plant species the birds feed on.

March 29, 2021

Friends of Grasslands 2021 Grassy Ecosystem Grants

Friends of Grasslands (FoG) is offering a small number of grants of up to $1500 each in 2021 to support projects that promote understanding, conservation and management of native grassy ecosystems. Any individual or organisation can apply by 30 April 2021.

March 29, 2021