Conservation and Environment

John Dengate explained that in spring, as the day length increases, birds are preparing for the breeding season. Male birds... read more

Dung Beetles We have over 350 native species of dung beetle in Australia, and about 22 species that have been... read more

Lightning Struck Gum Don looked at a gum tree (Eucalyptus nicholii) that was struck by lightning three weeks ago. The... read more

Mirage on the Road If you’ve ever thought you saw a pool of water or some dark shadows lying across... read more

Burke’s Backyard visited Sydney’s Taronga Zoo, which has a clinic for the treatment of injured native wildlife. John Dengate talked... read more

Save the Car You might think that getting rid of your old petrol guzzling vehicle and replacing it with a... read more

Re-Planting Local Environments Don visited a remnant cabbage tree palm forest on Sydney’s northern beaches and gave local residents some... read more

Don looked at a vegetable garden that is thriving without the use of toxic chemicals to control insect pests. Instead,... read more

John Dengate sheltered under a tree on a rainy day, but discovered he wasn’t alone. He found a spider’s egg... read more

Modern appliances are very convenient, but as John Dengate explained, they come with a hidden cost for both home owners... read more

Burke’s Backyard resident scientist, Graeme Quirk, considered the environmental benefits of going to the pub. Graeme said that drinking tap... read more