Blue Mountains World Heritage Institute

19/09/2026

TOMORROW, Sunday, 20 September | Mid Mountains Community Hall | 9am - 11:30am

It's the first Magpie markets of Spring, and after you enjoy your weekend foraging, come by the Mid Mountains Community Centre, for a morning of environmental and conservation activities and fun for the whole family, to celebrate the incredible biodiversity of the GBMWHA!

Biodiversity Discovery Day will bring together researchers, conservation practitioners, and community members to explore the plants, animals, and ecosystems that make our region so special.

Whether you are a passionate naturalist, a curious local or simply looking for an opportunity to connect with nature, this is a chance to learn more about the living world on our doorstep — and how we can all contribute to its protection.

08/08/2026

Are you ready for our WOMBAT STORY TIME tomorrow with Kanimbla Wombats

We’re super excited to read Digger Gets the Itch tomorrow at Blue Mountains Library and inspire the next generation of environmentalists, with hands-on activities and interactive story-time.

Tickets are still available, and can be booked for free on the link in our bio/story

Event details:
📅 Sunday, August 9, 2026
⏰ 10:30 – 11:30 AM
📍 Katoomba Library (30 Parke St, Katoomba)
⭐ Book your FREE tickets via the EventBrite link below

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/interactive-learning-at-katoomba-library-wombats-storybook-time-tickets-1994276525773?

The BMWHI Team and Melinda Kerr can’t wait to meet you all, and inspire young minds to connect with, and learn all about nature and the animals of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area!

This event is hosted by the Blue Mountains World Heritage Institute and supported by the Inspiring Australia - National Networks, Upper Mountains Science Hub grant.

31/07/2026

Just over a week to go! Thank you hosting us Blue Mountains Library. You can grab your tickets on EventBrite here:
https://shorturl.at/eorT5

🦘 Calling all little wildlife heroes! 🐾

Join us at Katoomba Library for a fun, interactive morning learning all about our beloved Australian wombats!

Author, illustrator, and Australian conservationist - Melinda Kerr will be reading her educational storybook, Digger Gets the Itch. Kids will enjoy storytime, interactive activities, and learn all about Wombats.

Event Details
📅 When: Sunday, August 9, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Book signing to follow)
📍 Where: Katoomba Library (30 Parke St, Katoomba)
👧 Who: Recommended for kids up to age 14

After the session, Melinda will be signing copies of Digger Get’s the Itch, with profits going directly to Kanimbla Wombats to fund life-saving mange treatment programs for local wombats.

🎟️ Secure your spot and grab a copy of the book on Eventbrite today!
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/interactive-learning-at-katoomba-library-wombats-storybook-time-tickets-1994276525773

This event is hosted by the Blue Mountains World Heritage Institute and supported by the Inspiring Australia, Upper Mountains Science Hub grant.

23/07/2026

Join us at Katoomba Library for a fun, interactive morning learning all about science and our beloved Australian wombats!

Author, illustrator, and Australian conservationist - Melinda Kerr will be reading her educational storybook, Digger Gets the Itch. Kids will enjoy storytime, interactive activities, and learn all about wombats.

Event Details
📅 When: Sunday, August 9, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Book signing to follow)
📍 Where: Katoomba Library (30 Parke St, Katoomba)
👧 Who: childern up to 14 years
⭐ Cost: free!

After the session, Melinda will be signing copies of Digger Get’s the Itch, with profits going directly to Kanimbla Wombats to fund life-saving mange treatment programs for local wombats through Mel's organisation Kanimbla Wombats !

🎟️ FREE EVENT - Secure your spot and grab a copy of the book on Eventbrite today! https://shorturl.at/tZBLH

This event is hosted by the Blue Mountains World Heritage Institute and supported by the Inspiring Australia - National Networks , Upper Mountains Science Hub grant.

10/06/2026

📢OPEN CALL: for amazing footage capturing the flora, fauna and incredible landscape of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area!

These amazing photos were taken (and generously donated to us) by Zakari Kha - Sydney based photographer with a passion for nature and conservation.

We’re currently supporting ZED - a French production company that is making a truly thought-provoking documentary about the natural world (you’ll have to wait for its premier on Australian TV to know more!)

They’re on the look out for any additional footage of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, and particularly:

🍃Drone footage of the Blue Mountains
🍃Vegetation and landscape footage at Lawson
🍃Orchids with insects pollinating them
🍃Platypus in its natural habitat

If you have any footage you’d like to share, or know anybody that does, please comment below or DM us for more details!

04/06/2026

Working together to protect what matters most 🌿

For over 12 years, Scenic World and BMWHI have partnered to preserve our incredible World Heritage-listed backyard for generations to come.

By combining research, technology and on-ground experience we’ve supported conservation of the Blue Mountains through:

🌏 10+ Years of Eco-Monitoring: Tracking local flora and fauna to unlock critical insights on how tourism and nature can best harmoniously co-exist.

🌏 Community Education: Delivering conservation events, workshops, and forums to inspire and educate the wider public.

🌏 Habitat & Specieis Protection: Raising critical community funds to protect vital habitats and threatened species, including the critically endangered Regent Honeyeater.

We have so many exciting conservation projects on the horizon—watch this space!

✨ Want to support the vital work BMWHI does? Consider becoming a supporter here: https://bmwhi.org.au/becomeabluemountainsguardian

29/05/2026

🍻 Science is better at the pub! What a fantastic, sold-out turnout for Pint of Science at the Metropole in Katoomba!

We traded the lab for a pint and dove into the incredible, resilient ecology of our own backyard. 🌲✨

A huge shoutout to our three amazing speakers for keeping us captivated:

🐟 Will Goodwin on the mysterious life and conservation of the Blue Mountains Perch from the Blue Mountains City Council

🌱 Prof. Brendan Choat on connecting ecology, climate through data, insights and technology, from Blue Mountains Ecology Hub and Western Sydney University

🔥 Scott Mooney on uncovering deep-time history through climate and fire regimes from UNSW Science

Massive thanks to the Pint of Science AU and the team for putting this fabulous night of science and fun together!

This special Katoomba event was made free, possible thanks to our sponsorship and the Inspiring Australia - National Networks, and Upper Mountains Science Hub grant.

If you’d like to help us continue protecting the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area through research, technology, and conservation efforts, you can donate here: https://lnkd.in/gvrCdzCK

08/05/2026

Happy 100th Birthday to the voice of the natural world, Sir David Attenborough! 🌏

For a century, Sir David has been more than just a narrator; he has been a tireless witness to the beauty and fragility of our planet.

His advocacy often supporting the protection of World Heritage sites globally, from capturing the first-ever footage of Komodo Dragons in 1956 to documenting the health of the Great Barrier Reef over six decades.

Here in Australia, his impact is significant.

He was a critical voice in the 1994 inscription of the Riversleigh fossil fields, which he named one of the most important fossil sites on Earth. He has also been a passionate champion for the - a "living fossil" from the Blue Mountains that he famously described as the botanical equivalent of finding a small dinosaur alive today.

Today, his legacy is etched into our landscape and our history.

Sir David reminds us that the natural world, and our incredible World Heritage sites are our collective and global responsibility to protect.

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