Forest orchestra: learning by listening

Ecoacoustics is the study of environmental sounds and the connection these sounds have to ecosystem function and health. Listening to the sounds of an ecosystem offers a unique way to monitor biodiversity, map species distribution, understand fauna behaviour, and track ecological change.
This talk by Lauren Hawkins will introduce ecoacoustics and the application of this technology to the assessment of ecosystem health, particularly through the work of the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation, and Attractions (DBCA). We will explore how DBCA uses ecoacoustics to increase our understanding of the soundscapes of our south-west forests, to monitor habitat changes, and track priority fauna species.
Audience members will also have an opportunity to step into the shoes of an ecoacoustician, getting to listen to a diverse array of natural sounds as we play a game or two of “What’s Making That Sound?” The session will conclude with a discussion on the importance of ecoacoustics in conservation, which will highlight some new developments in the field.

There will also be an 8-minute "Boffins’ talk" by Tony Start on Dragonflies & Damselflies as well as 'Thing of the month' and the 'Nature roadshow'.

Door fee is $3 per person for adult Club members ($0 for child members), and $5 per adult visitor and $1 per visiting child, to help with the costs of running the Club, venue hire, insurance and so on. Please bring the right cash to help us avoid long queues. Thanks. We do not have EFTPOS facilities yet.
Parking is free and plentiful.