March

BSSA Research Grants Open​ (31/3/25)

Conservation Biology Grants are awarded each year for Honours or Postgraduate research that contributes towards one or more of these South Australia-based conservation goals:
  •     improving understanding of the conservation status of species or ecological communities,
  •     providing recommendations for improvement of some aspect of biodiversity conservation,
  •     understanding the ecology of species or communities,
  •     understanding threats to biodiversity and management of those threats


April

iNaturalist Session with the Friends of Frank Smith Park - 6/4/25 (more details to follow)

Bushcare session/working bee with the Friends of Black Hill Morialta (FOBHM) - 13/4/25 (more details to follow)
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May

 Nature Walk #2 - TBA

Research Grant Closed - 31 May

SA Ecology Forum #1 - TBA

Nature photography competition opens - TBA

June

FOBHM Bushcare Session #2 - 15/6/25 (more details to follow)

BioR Planting Festival 2025 - Join the BSSA to attend BioR's planting festival at Frahn's Farm! - TBA
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July

Research Grant Recipient Meeting - TBA

SA Ecology Forum #2 - TBA
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August

Clubsland Stall - The University of Adelaide North Terrace Campus (Hub Central) - TBA

Nature Walk #3 - TBA

Threatened Plant Action Group (TPAG) x BSSA Seminar - TBA

FOBHM Bushcare Session #3 - TBA

Nature Photography Competition Closure - TBA
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September

SA Ecology Forum #3 - TBA
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October

QUIZ NIGHT! - TBA

FOBHM Bushcare Session #4 - TBA

Nature Walk #4/Bioblitz: Butterfly Conservation SA - Yundi Nature Conservancy - ~5/6 October (Further details to come)
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November

SA Ecology Forum #4 - TBA

TPAG x BSSA Seminar - TBA
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December
2025 AGM - TBA
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The best of the BSSA Archives:

National Science Week Backyard Hero videos | Q&A Special for young conservationists  |  Noarlunga Dunes Audio Tour  |  BSSA Podcast

Biology-from-home activity ideas

  • Get different perspectives on biology in South Australia by listening to our podcast episodes.
  • Find out what critters are around home by exploring the observations on our iNaturalist project.
  • Check out our backyard hero videos and make some biodiversity improvements in your own backyard.

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iNaturalist Project
iNaturalist one of the most universal and vibrant platforms for natural history and citizen science. The BSSA iNaturalist project is a great way to tap into the BSSA community's knowledge and explore your local nature-spots.
A smorgasbord of local South Australian biodiversity appearances, constantly updated.
Over 1,000 observations, over 70% Research Grade

Hit up the Archives
Backyard Hero Videos
As part of National Science Week the BSSA created a series of videos about the sort of biodiversity you can find, and help to conserve, in your own backyard.
See all Four videos and more:

Hit up the Archives
Q&A Panel - Grounding knowledge for young conservationists
In lieu of our annual BBQ and presentation, we have taken to our podcast to bring you this special Q&A panel. This recording brings together professionals from the industry to communicate some well-grounded knowledge to the budding conservationist or environmental scientist.

Is it important to study the right taxon, or just study something? What are the strengths of government and non-government conservation? What is it that is truly rewarding in conservation careers? Find the answers and much more in this episode.

Featuring Vicki-Jo Russell AM, Dr Dan Rogers, Jody Gates, and Dr Wendy Telfer. Hosted by Adam Toomes, edited by Kiri Marker, and produced by the BSSA committee.

Noarlunga Dunes Tour
A special episode from our talented original podcast host
In this special episode of the BSSA Podcast, host Bradley Bianco takes listeners on a short audio guided tour of the South Port Noarlunga Dunes system. The tour starts at the northern trailhead of a track that winds its way through these rare relics of sand hills that would have once spanned the Adelaide Coast.

On the tour we have a look at many of the dune's native plants, listen out for some native animals, appreciate the views from the top of the tallest dune and learn about edible plants found growing in the sand.

The tour starts here: https://goo.gl/maps/eVs52c2nU6S7hUXw5

Enjoy!

About the BSSA Podcast:
The podcast is the work of passionate individuals who want to make conversations about biology available to all.
It would not be possible without the support of our community of BSSA Members.
Support the Podcast
You can support this podcast and the other work we do by becoming a member, and by simply by following us on social media and sharing us with anyone who might take an interest.

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Podcast Team
Hosted by Bradley Bianco; Produced by Christopher Jolly, Myall Tarran, and Bradley Bianco; promoted by Adam Toomes and Kiri Marker; intro music by Darcy Whittaker; and support from the Biology Society of South Australia, with very special thanks to James Trezise. Q&A special hosted by Adam Toomes. Norlunga dunes special created by Bradley Bianco. Special Thanks to all of our guests and our supporting members for making this project possible.
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