Bruny Island Environment Network

23/03/2026

18/03/2026

Bird Festival Weekend is almost Here!

The Gatepost Sculpture Trail, sponsored by Friends of North Bruny, is now live, with amazing sculptures right across Bruny, all ready to be explored. Check out the full trail via the link below and take a drive around the island!

Don’t forget to vote for the People’s Choice Award
• One vote per person
• Voting closes 4pm Sunday

Winners will be announced late Sunday afternoon.

https://friendsofnorthbruny.org.au/2026-gatepost-sculpture-entries/

Image is 'Swiftie' the entry from Bruny Island District School. Isn't she gorgeous?

27/02/2026

Evening Events at Adventure Bay Hall are now live. We are thrilled to welcome Tim Low of 'Where Song Began' fame as guest speaker for the Louise Crossley Tribute on Sunday night.
Tickets are now available, https://www.brunybirdfestival.org/bookings

27/02/2026

We are thrilled to announce that tickets and the program for our 2026 festival are now live.
https://www.brunybirdfestival.org/

27/02/2026

27/02/2026

Would you like to be Ranger on Bruny. TPWS is currently seeking applicants for a fulltime Ranger position on the Island. https://careers.page up people.com/759/cw/en/job/523105/ranger-708043

Ranger (708043) Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service Operations Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 11 March, 2026 11:55 PM Position details Applications close: Wednesday 11 March, 2026 11:55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Tasmanian State Service...

03/12/2025

Great to see local legend Rob Pennicott giving back to the environment and helping to improve our understanding of our marine ecosystems! Look forward to following this project and Thank You from the everyone at the Bruny Island Environment Network.

15/11/2025

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10/10/2025

The wind is forecast to abate early next week (at last!). So Andrew is taking the opportunity to finish planting trees for 40-spotted pardalotes at 134 Musket's Rd near Alonnah. He will be there during the afternoon of Tues 14th October from 1pm onwards. Any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
For further details, contact 0478 601 306.

07/10/2025

The 4th World Seabird Conference (WSC4) will take place from 7 to 11 September 2026 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

The conference, with the overall theme is “Wings of Adaptation: Seabirds in a Changing Climate”, is now open for early bird registration (until 01 January 2026) and the submission of abstracts.

“Researchers, students, and conservation professionals are encouraged to submit their latest work on seabird science and climate change.” The deadline for submission of abstracts is 16 January 2026.

-Share cutting-edge research on seabird ecology, behaviour, and conservation
-Discuss the impacts of climate change on marine and coastal ecosystems
-Explore innovative approaches to seabird monitoring, policy, and habitat protection
-Network with global experts in seabird science, management, education, and industry

world seabird conference 7–11 September 2026Hobart, Tasmania, Australia registration opens | 01 October 2025 The World Seabird Conference (WSC) is the leading international event dedicated to seabi…

07/10/2025

In a major step for marine conservation, scientists from University of Tasmania have released 65 captive-raised red handfish into the wild to bolster the declining population near Hobart.

“This moment represents an incredible effort by many people over many years. We’ve given the red handfish the best possible chance of survival, and every release helps us learn more and work towards recovering the species,” said marine ecologist Dr Jemina Stuart-Smith, who co-leads the red handfish research and conservation program at the University of Tasmania’s Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS).

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2025/scientists-release-captive-raised-red-handfish-into-the-wild

Photo: Tyson Bessell IMAS

07/10/2025

The whales are on their way back down the coast for the summer in the south!

Eastern Australian humpback whale numbers last year reached at least 50,000 individuals. Why these humpbacks have bounced back quickly and other whales have not is unknown, but having safe havens to give birth and nurse offspring, and less competition for food, may play a part

Once hunted almost to extinction, the population of humpback whales currently migrating down Australia's east coast has bounced back and is now greater than before whaling.