Friends of Maatsuyker Island - Wildcare Inc.

09/10/2026

A lot has changed on Maatsuyker Island since the lighthouse keepers departed and the volunteer caretaker program began. Then again, some things haven't changed at all! Watch this archive footage from 1966. How many similarities and differences can you spot? 👀

Share your answers in the comments, and tell us which change surprised you most!

16/09/2026

A wonderful weekend of art, islands and birds! FOMI's latest pop‑up event brought together artists, speakers, volunteers and supporters for two inspiring days of creativity and conservation. Read the full article on Wildcare News: https://wildcaretas.org.au/news/everybody-s-an-artist

09/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us on another snowy night at the Fern Tree Tavern for FOMIs annual dinner and AGM. Welcome to our new 2026-2027 committee members and thank you to Peter Marmion for sharing beautiful and exciting stories from South West Tasmania and Maatsuyker Island.

18/08/2026

National Science Week continues!

This week, we’re shining a light on some of the important community and citizen science work being done by Wildcare volunteers across Tasmania. Today, we’re heading to Maatsuyker Island and Friends of Maatsuyker Island - Wildcare Inc. (FOMI).

For more than a decade, FOMI volunteers have monitored the island’s short-tailed shearwater population, building a valuable long-term record of breeding success that contributes to conservation knowledge well beyond the island.

Alongside this monitoring, volunteers work to restore and protect the island’s ecosystem and the shearwaters’ important breeding habitat.

Another great example of Wildcare volunteers contributing to science and conservation, year after year. 🐾
www.wildcaretas.org.au

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15/08/2026

🐦‍⬛ Island and Bird nerds ...the Exhibition and Symposium is tomorrow/SUNDAY!

🐦‍⬛ There's an ONLINE link for the symposium for those who can't be with us in person. Link in the comments.

🐦‍⬛ The colours and creations were overflowing at today's Creators Workshop. These are from the Collage & Assembly mob. Earthy.

🐦‍⬛ https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1613064

12/08/2026

🐦‍⬛ Live away from Nipaluna / Hobart ... you are seen! We have an online option for the birds and islands symposium this Sunday, from 12:45pm. Follow Booking Link for details to be sent.

🐦‍⬛ Curious about the day's schedule?
🐦‍⬛ 10:30am: Art Exhibition Opens All day for casual roaming, yarning with artists and participating Wildcare groups.
🐦‍⬛ 12:00pm: Performing Arts submissions shared poems, music, creative writing
🐦‍⬛ 12:45pm: ONLINE Link Opens
🐦‍⬛ 12:50pm: Official OPENING & heartfelt Acknowledgement of Country
🐦‍⬛ 1:00pm - 2:25pm: Speaker Presentations: Else Wakefield, Dr Sue Robinson, Dr Mel Wells + Dr Sally Bryant.
🐦‍⬛ 2:45pm: Speaker Q + A Forum facilitated by Dr Sally Bryant, with guest speakers.
🐦‍⬛ 3:15pm: Art Prizes announced
🐦‍⬛ 3:30pm: Event closes inside. OUTSIDE Walk and Talk with Pacific Black Duck Conservation Group. Quack quack.

🐦‍⬛Off Island: Everyone's An Artist Bookings required https://www.trybooking.com/DNUEY

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PLEASE READ FIRST: This is a multiple booking link for all aspects of the Off-Island event. It includes Artist Submission Expression of Interest...

11/08/2026

🐦‍⬛ Would you look at this spectacular art piece using Paper Engineering, by FOMI's very own Ailsa Fergusson. It's sensational. We're honoured to have Ailsa share the fundamentals of her craft this Saturday, 15 Aug.
🐦‍⬛ If this inspires you to expand your mind beyond our typical daily use of paper, book shortly as space is limited. Creators Workshop, $20, includes entry to Sunday 16 Aug, Off Island Exhibition and Symposium.
🐦‍⬛ Everyone's An Artist
🐦‍⬛ https://www.trybooking.com/DNUEY

10/08/2026

🐦‍⬛ Wowsas, our schedule is growing ducks! They're all lining up. The Pacific Black Duck Conservation Group is a new Wildcare group AND they're offering a walk + talk at 3:30pm to close out the Off Island Event this Sunday. Quack quack.

🐦‍⬛ Can't be there in person? Sign up for the symposium online.

🐦‍⬛Bookings Required and for more details https://www.trybooking.com/DNUEY

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06/08/2026

🐦‍⬛Art Update: the Lino Cutting Creators Workshop is full. Woah! Some spaces for Paper Engineering and Collage & Assembly remain, for now...

🐦‍⬛ Upon request we're opening, a short, round 2 for everyday artists to submit their work in this community exhibition. EOI applications close 10 August.

🐦‍⬛Bookings Required and for more details https://www.trybooking.com/DNUEY

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03/05/2026

Is it Madagascar? Is it the Maldives? No, it's Maatsuyker in May! Caretakers Rob & Cath are enjoying the unseasonably mild, record breaking temperatures that kicked off the start of the month.