Mudgee District Environment Group
A kiss under the mistletoe is a Christmas tradition. However, the benefits of this parasitic plant extend well beyond just encouraging human romance! Recent study of the ecology and interactions of Australia’s 90 native species of this little sucker reveal a positive effect on diversity and ecosystem health. Dr David […]
Many animals and birds have highly refined survival systems thanks to the way they co-operate socially. Techniques vary from very specific roles for various members of the group, to ‘all hands-on-deck’ to raise the young of the species or to protect the group (or colony) from predators. Think about a […]
Next time you accidentally stand on a line of foraging meat ants, take a moment after you have jumped, slapped and scratched to consider how helpful they are!…yes, really! Our Aussie meat ants (Iridomyrmex purpureus) don’t live anywhere else on the planet, and they do us a great service. Likewise […]
Summer sounds are cuckoo calls Any time from early October locals hear the calls of two very intriguing feathered visitors. Variously called the Christmas bird or storm bird, these names might refer to the Eastern Koel, or to the Channel-billed Cuckoo. Although different in many ways they are both cuckoos. […]
Many of our neighbours in the natural world don’t need a calendar to tell them it is getting close to Christmas. Here is an introduction to two creatures you might see at this time of year. Christmas beetle ‘Most of us would be familiar with the brightly-coloured and glossy Christmas […]
Did you know that ‘water for the environment’ delivery commenced late July from Burrendong Dam and is flowing down the Macquarie River and into the Macquarie Marshes? The environmental benefits are becoming visible with waterbirds arriving, frogs calling and wetland plants starting to grow. The event is targeting wetland areas […]
Cudgegong River Big Wet Bus Tour It was a cool, fresh day, but that didn’t deter lucky members of Mudgee District Environment Group (MDEG) who joined other interested locals on the Big Wet Bus Tour of Cudgegong River. The tour was organised by the Dubbo branch of the NSW Office […]
You are invited – Celebrate International Biodiversity Day at Adams Lead Reserve with ‘Friends’. International Biodiversity Day is on Tuesday 22nd May. All are welcome to join us for a Picnic Lunch/BBQ followed by a Walk and Talk to see “Biodiversity in Action” in the reserve. Head to Goolma Road, […]
Mudgee District Environment Group (MDEG) performs a range of activities in the region based on its aims. It also steps out of the Mid-Western area when the situation demands it. One of its aims is to support environmental campaigns of local, regional, national and international significance. Acting on this endeavour, […]