BioBlitz: Carr Villa Flora Reserve

Tamar NRM is participating in the Great Southern BioBlitz in 2023 - the largest BioBlitz in the Southern Hemisphere!

What is a BioBlitz?

A Bioblitz is a snapshot study of a specific location, where scientists and the community work together to survey and record as many species of flora, fauna, fungi and aquatic life within a nominated timeframe. ​

Between the 24th to the 27th of November 2023 citizens young and old in the Tamar region can help record organisms during spring and showcase our beautiful biodiversity to the world.

Events

Carr Villa Flora Reserve | Saturday, 25 Nov | 9am - 1pm

• Join guided wildflower walks on the hour with the Australian Plant Society Tasmania
• Identify wildflowers, bugs and birds!
• Meet at entrance opposite No. 151 OPPOSSUM RD, NORWOOD

Hoo Hoo Huts, Trevallyn Reserve | Saturday, 25 Nov | 2 - 4pm

• Be on the look out for flowers, birds and bugs!
• Meet at the end of DUCK REACH ROAD, TREVALLYN

Tamar Wetlands, Riverside | Sunday, 26 Nov | 8 - 11 am

• Be on the look out for birds, waterbugs and saltmarsh vegetation!
• Tamar Wetlands Visitor Centre, W TAMAR HWY, RIVERSIDE

East Beach, Low Head | Sunday, 26 Nov | 2 - 4pm

• Be on the look out for shells, seaweed, seabirds and coastal vegetation on the beach, coast and intertidal rockpools!
• Meet at the East Beach entrance, EAST BEACH ROAD, LOW HEAD

On the Day

• Meet local expert naturalists.
• Learn about biodiversity.
• Binoculars and magnifying glasses will be available.
• Join Biodiversity BINGO!
• Open to all ages - it is a fun and free event for the whole family!

There will be a “Biodiversity BINGO” sheet available for children to use (or anyone else) where people can sketch their observations. For those attendees that have iNaturalist downloaded on their phones, they may record observations on this instead/too.

What to Bring/Wear

Don't forget to wear comfortable shoes, weather appropriate clothing and bring a water bottle and pen. IF you have them, bring along a smart phone, binoculars, magnifying glass and a curious mind.

Please complete the simple RSVP to let us know to expect you.