The Birds in Backyards winter survey is now open, and in just 20 minutes you can contribute valuable data to help Australia's birds.

The purpose of these surveys is to help scientists learn more about birds in urban areas.

In late May, Nature Foundation volunteers provided some much-needed water to Iron-grass at Tiliqua Nature Reserve, a crucial intervention that significantly improved their chances of survival following the long dry spring until the winter rains arrive. Iron grass is a long-lived, hardy plant that is the backbone of a grassland community.

We are delighted to announce and introduce the three successful artists selected to participate in our Artist Residency Program for 2024.

Spending time in nature is often touted as good for your health, generally focusing on the positive effects on mental health, with the relaxing aspects of nature helping reduce anxiety and depression. In addition to this research, recent and ongoing studies are exploring the benefits of nature on physical health, such as reduced:

Birdwatching is booming, with reports of the number of people birdwatching worldwide doubling in many countries post-COVID. In the USA, about a third of people claim to be birders of some kind in an industry worth US$260 billion per annum. And it has never been easier to go birdwatching.