7 May 2026
The team recently hosted a hands-on nocturnal wildlife monitoring workshop at Old Dadswells Town, a quirky and characterful venue situated right on the property where our survey took place.
Over the course of three hours, participants explored the relationship between bushfire and biodiversity, and got hands-on experience with some of the latest technology used to monitor wildlife after dark. Equipment on the night included trail cameras, thermal imaging scopes, and bird acoustic monitors.
Attendees also learned how to distinguish native nocturnal species from pest species — a practical skill for landholders and community members managing properties in fire-affected landscapes. The workshop also touched on how AI-powered tools are increasingly being used to detect and identify wildlife, opening up new possibilities for citizen science and conservation monitoring.
The workshop forms part of our broader fire recovery project, which aims to understand how native species are bouncing back in the wake of bushfire. The evening drew an enthusiastic mix of landholders, community members and citizen scientists, all eager to learn more about the wildlife living and recovering on their doorstep.
Bronte Heron
Communications and Events Officer