The closing date for the Ecological Impact Awards has just been extended! - but get in quick⁠! ⁠ In 2025, *two* different awards will be available 🦜⁠ ⁠ The Ecological Impact Awards have been established by the ESA’s Practitioner Engagement Working Group to highlight work with ‘big ecological impact’ and celebrate the role of practitioners in ecological projects, initiatives and research. ⁠ ⁠ The awards aim to showcase collaborative projects based on robust ecological science and to support opportunities to build on project successes.⁠ ⁠ Apply online before the new date of September 14: https://www.ecolsoc.org.au/grants-awards/ecological-impact-award/ ⁠ #ecology #awards #ecologicalimpact (fb)

Happy National Wattle Day! 💛💚 Did you know Australia is home to nearly 1,000 species of wattle (Acacia)? And they come in more colours than just golden yellow! From Golden Wattle, our national floral emblem (Acacia pycnantha), to the rare pink-purple blooms of Acacia purpureopetala, wattles are as diverse as the landscapes they grow in. Wattles aren’t just beautiful — they’re essential. They’ve long been used by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for food, medicine, tools, and as seasonal indicators. And fun fact: each Aussie banknote features a different species of wattle! So today, take a moment to appreciate one of our most iconic native plants — a true symbol of resilience, renewal, and national pride. #NationalWattleDay #GoldenWattle #AustralianFlora #Acacia #NativePlants #Botany #Australia #Wildflowers (fb)