Science and Environment

Chalice Gold Mine Chalice Gold Mine- Virtual geology field trip displays the rocks and minerals of a mine in Western Australia. Kings Park & Botanic Garden Kings Park & Botanic Garden- Views of the park, plant information and activities. Cane Toads Cane Toads- Kimberley Toadbusters Inc. is a voluntary organisation using community involvement to keep this destructive introduced species out of Western Australia. Includes photo… Entomological Society of Victoria Entomological Society of Victoria- A non-profit scientific society for professional, amateur and student entomologists. Melbourne, Australia. Minibeast Wildlife Minibeast Wildlife- Offers educational tours and lectures on various animals and insects. Features details of commercial projects, photography services, pet information and a shop. Permaculture Melbourne Permaculture Melbourne- Enabling people to establish productive environments providing for food, energy, shelter, material and non material needs. Wildlife Victoria Wildlife Victoria- Provides wildlife rescue, community education, training for wildlife-related careers, and lobbies government and other groups. News, events, stories, volunteeri… The Royal Society of Victoria The Royal Society of Victoria- A historical society for science and technology. Aims, history, programs, lectures, research medals and grants, publications and reports. Birchip Cropping Group Birchip Cropping Group- A farmer organisation focussed on improving the viability of farming communities in the Wimmera and Mallee regions. Member resources, field days and events… Frogs of Victoria Frogs of Victoria- A guide including descriptions, distributions, breeding calls, identification key, and a glossary. Australasian Native Orchid Society - Victoria Australasian Native Orchid Society - Victoria- Native orchid society dedicated to the cultivation, conservation and scientific study of native orchids. Also provides details for g… Tasmanian Waterfalls Tasmanian Waterfalls- A guide to Tasmania's waterfalls, with photos of each set of falls. CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research- Undertakes strategic and tactical research in support of sustainable development of Australia's marine resources and to understand the ocean… Lake Pedder Lake Pedder- A look at the history and future of Lake Pedder. Derwent Estuary Derwent Estuary- Programme, information on community action group, newsletters and reports. Keep Australia Beautiful Keep Australia Beautiful- All about the Tasmanian branch of the Tidy Town campaign. Contacts, newsletter and other information. Friends of Aldinga Scrub Friends of Aldinga Scrub- Details of the friends group supporting the conservation park. Information concerning the park and its vegetation are included. Friends of Black Hill and Morialta Conservation Parks Friends of Black Hill and Morialta Conservation Parks- Information about Black Hill and Morialta Conservation Parks, including conservation, revegetation and other activities of t… National Tidal Centre National Tidal Centre- Facility of the bureau of meteorology that specialises in sea level monitoring and analysis for the purpose of deriving trends in absolute sea level and pro… Trees For Life Trees For Life- Community group dedicated to revegetation and protection of threatened bushland. Information on raising seedlings and planting trees. Indigenous species database. Department of Natural Resources and Mines Department of Natural Resources and Mines- Land, water, minerals and vegetation management. Information and services. Department of Environment and Heritage Protection Department of Environment and Heritage Protection- Deals with a range of environmental matters including protecting air, water and soil quality, managing waste, preventing or cont… Queensland Conservation Queensland Conservation- An independent, non government, not-for-profit environment organisation based in Brisbane, Australia. Queensland Museum Queensland Museum- Virtual visit to the state's museum of science, environment and human experience. Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences- Multidisciplinary organisation promoting activities, research and innovative practices that cross the arts and sciences. Find information … Astronomical Association of Queensland Astronomical Association of Queensland- Queensland's original astronomical body with its history extending back to 1896. Objectives are the fostering of the science of astronomy, … The Queensland Naturalists' Club Inc The Queensland Naturalists' Club Inc- A club to promote the study, appreciation and preservation of the state's flora and fauna and their environments. Activities, publications an… North Australian Fire Information North Australian Fire Information- Includes maps of North Australia showing recently burning fires (hotspots) that have been detected by satellites. Allows users to zoom-in and al… Wildlife Land Fund Wildlife Land Fund- A community organisation which uses public donations to acquire and manage land with high nature conservation values. Queensland Frog Society Queensland Frog Society- Aiming to encourage and foster an interest in frogs. Includes history, photos, member application, events, photos and information about frogs.