Your backyard is wilder than you think.
Whether you live in a leafy suburb or a bustling city street, your outdoor space holds the power to support wildlife as well as your own wellbeing. Mature trees, native shrubs, messy logs, and water dishes might not always be judged flashy or valuable, but to Australia’s urban birds, bees, possums, and frogs — they’re priceless.
read more or Explore the wildlife videos below!
Hollows Are Homes
Tree hollows take decades to form — and moments to destroy. Over 300 Aussie wildlife species rely on them for survival, but hollow-bearing trees are vanishing. Learn why these hidden homes matter, and how you can help protect what remains.
Wildlife-Friendly Backyards
Living with nature means leaving space for the natural world. Our native species face unprecedented pressure from urbanisation and habitat loss. Wildlife-friendly gardens reconnect us to what truly matters — life itself. They’re good for pollinators, good for biodiversity, and good for the soul.
Urban Heat & Urban Forests
Urban forests are nature’s air conditioners. Trees cool our cities, clean our air, and make neighbourhoods more livable. As heatwaves intensify, increasing canopy cover isn’t just smart planning — it’s essential for healthier, greener, and more resilient communities.
What is citizen science
& why does it matter?
It’s when everyday citizens contribute to scientific research, because people who live in an area often know it best!
Captured using our free-to-borrow community wildlife monitoring cameras,
these videos reveal some of the native wildlife living in our local area, Forestdale.
Galah
SEQ Bandicoot
Migrating Currawong
Rainbow Lorikeet
Red Necked Wallaby
Brushtail Possum