Calendar of events
July marks the start of the Fat-tailed Dunnart breeding season which can last through to summer. Females construct nests using dried plant material under logs, rocks, or in deep cracks in the ground. A major threat to this species is the loss of nesting, shelter and feeding habitat comprising rocks, logs, tussocks, ground cover and crevices in paddocks and woodlands.
See the July bio-calendar to see what some of our native plants and animals are doing this month.
Events in July 2025
Insects in Crisis Symposium - EIANZ 2025 Hotel Realm, 18 National Circuit, Barton ACT
Friday 4th8:00am - 7:30pm
Environmental Institute of Australia and New Zealand Inc. (EIANZ) presents the EIANZ 2025 Insects in Crisis Symposium. This symposium serves as a pivotal gathering for environmental practitioners, regulators, and researchers to delve into the problem, explore its challenges, and discuss actionable solutions.
More information and registration
Contact: Environmental Institute of Australia and New Zealand Inc. (EIANZ) | Phone: +61 3 8593 4140Orange-bellied Parrot mainland overwintering survey Various sites
Saturday 26th8:00am - 8:00am
Orange-bellied Parrot overwintering survey 26-27 July 2025
These surveys play an important role in determining the population status of OBP's that have migrated from Tasmania. Volunteers are welcome to participate in the OBP surveys across southern Victoria and South Australia. Please contact one the following for more details to help out in an area which suits:
Bellarine Peninsula - Craig Morley
South-west Victoria - Jess Bourchier 0438 671 356
Western Port and Bass Coast - Jon Fallaw 0439 825 872
South and West Gippsland - Sam Monks 0458 381 837
Port Phillip Bay/Western Treatment Plant - Ryan Kilgower
Contact: Orange-bellied Parrot Recovery Team