Apple Box (Eucalyptus Bridgesiana)
Eucalyptus bridgesiana, commonly known as Apple Box or But-but, is a medium to large sized tree of the genus Eucalyptus. It occurs in south eastern Australia, typically in grassy woodland and near watercourses around the lower slopes of the Great Dividing Range. The bark of the Apple Box is generally rough and course, with the … Read more
Read MoreAustralian Indigo (Indigofera australis)
Indigofera australis, the Australian indigo or Austral indigo, is an attractive species of leguminous shrub in the genus Indigofera (family Fabaceae). The genus name Indigofera is Neo-Latin for “bearing Indigo” (Indigo is a purple dye originally obtained from some Indigofera species). Australis, from the Latin, means not “Australian” but “southern”, referring to the geographical distribution … Read more
Read MoreBald Face Public School
At Bald Face Public School we are committed to sustaining a healthy ecosystem for the future. This fundraiser will not only help protect our unique and vulnerable wildlife, it will provide our students with a direct link to their own tree within the Great Aussie Schools’ Forest where they will learn about the importance of … Read more
Read MoreBangalow Public School
At Bangalow PS we understand the importance of sustaining a healthy ecosystem for the future. This has driven us to commit to learning about ways we can improve our ecological footprint both at school, home and within the community. By participating in the WOODiWiLD fundraiser, we will do out bit to help protect our unique … Read more
Read MoreBarking Owl
The Barking Owl is a medium-sized owl (42 cm, 650 g), smaller than the similar Powerful Owl and larger than the Southern Boobook. It has bright yellow eyes and no facial-disc. Upperparts are brown or greyish-brown, and the white breast is vertically streaked with brown. The large talons are yellow. Males are typically larger than … Read more
Read MoreBlack Falcon
The Black Falcon, is a large (45-55 cm in length), very dark falcon with pale grey cere, eye-rings and feet. It is uniformly dark brown to sooty black, with a pale throat and an indistinct black streak below each eye. Some individuals have faint, narrow barring under the wings and tail. The dark form of the … Read more
Read MoreBlack-chinned Honeyeater
The Black-chinned Honeyeater is the largest of its genus, reaching 17 cm in length. The cap is black, with a white crescent around the nape, and there is a diagnostic black ‘chin’ beneath the bill and extending down the white throat (though this can be difficult to see in the field). There is a small … Read more
Read MoreBlakely’s Red Gum (Eucalyptus blakelyi)
Eucalyptus blakelyi is a common tree species in the grassy woodlands of the western slopes on the tablelands of New South Wales and Victoria. In Queensland it occurs in the Stanthorpe area. This species can attain up to 25 m in height and prefers alluvial flats, midslope terrain or depressions with seasonal water flows. It is often … Read more
Read MoreBooroolong Frog
The Booroolong Frog is a medium sized tree frog, with adults growing to about 5 cm. Their body-colour may be grey, olive or brown with indistinct black markings. The abdomen is white. The skin usually has a slightly warty appearance. The fingers and toes have well developed discs, and the toes are strongly webbed. The … Read more
Read MoreBottlebrush “Sugar Candy” (Callistemon sieberi)
Bottlebrush Sugar Candy (Callistemon sieberi OR Melaleuca paludicola) is a plant in the myrtle family and is endemic to eastern Australia. It is a shrub or small tree with flexible, often drooping branches, pinkish new growth and spikes of cream, pale yellow, or sometimes pink flowers in summer. It is a shrub or tree growing … Read more
Read MoreBrown Tree Creeper
The Brown Treecreeper, Australia’s largest treecreeper, is a grey-brown bird with black streaking on the lower breast and belly and black bars on the undertail. Pale buff bands across the flight feathers are obvious in flight. The face is pale, with a dark line through the eye, and a dark crown. Sexes differ slightly in … Read more
Read MoreBrush-Tailed Rock Wallaby
The Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby has a long and bushy, dark rufous-brown tail that is bushier towards its tip. It has long, thick, brown body-fur that tends to be reddish on the rump and grey on the shoulders. The fur on its chest and belly are paler. It also has a characteristic white cheek-stripe and a black … Read more
Read MoreCaddies Creek Public School
At Caddies Creek Public School we are committed to sustaining a healthy ecosystem for the future. This fundraiser will not only help protect our unique and vulnerable wildlife, it will provide our students with a direct link to the Caddies Creek Public School Forest where they will learn about the importance of conserving these threatened … Read more
Read MoreCamberwell Primary School
At Camberwell Primary School we are committed to sustaining a healthy ecosystem for the future. This fundraiser will not only help protect our unique and vulnerable wildlife, it will provide our students with a direct link to their own tree within the Great Aussie Schools’ Forest where they will learn about the importance of conserving … Read more
Read MoreCanterbury Girls High School
At Canterbury Girls High School we are passionate about preserving the environment in order for our students to have a safe and happy future. The School Environmental Ambassadors (SEA) are proudly committed to promoting environmental awareness, helping the environment and developing more sustainable practices. Please support this fundraiser to help protect our unique wildlife which … Read more
Read MoreCauliflower Bush (Cassinia longifolia)
Cassinia longifolia is a plant native to eastern Australia
Read MoreCommon Eutaxia (Eutaxia Microphylla)
Eutaxia microphylla, also known as common eutaxia, is a shrub species in the family Fabaceae. The species is endemic to Australia. The plants grow to between 30 and 40 centimetres high. The small, grey green, narrow to ovate leaves are 2.3 to 4 mm long and 0.6 to 0.9 mm wide. The single pea flowers … Read more
Read MoreCorben’s Long Eared Bat
The south eastern form of the Greater Long-eared Bat is also known as Eastern Long-eared Bat and has recently been described as new species Corben’s Long-eared Bat (N. corbeni). It is uniformly dark grey-brown. The ears are about 3 cm long and larger than the head. It has a low ridge of skin running between the eyes … Read more
Read MoreDeane’s Wattle (Acacia Deanei)
Deane’s wattle (Acacia deanei) is a tree native to Australia, which is useful for controlling soil erosion. The shrub or tree has a spreading to erect habit and typically grows to height of 1.5 to 7 m and has smooth grey-brown to green coloured bark. It has angled to terete ridged branchlets with tiny yellow to whitish hairs. … Read more
Read MoreDrooping Sheoak (Allocasuarina verticillata)
Allocasuarina verticillata, commonly known as drooping she-oak or drooping sheoak, is a nitrogen fixing native tree of southeastern Australia. Originally collected in Tasmania and described as Casuarina verticillata by French naturalist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck in 1786, it was moved to its current genus in 1982 by Australian botanist Lawrie Johnson. The 1889 book ‘The Useful Native Plants of Australia records common names of the plant included “Shingle Oak,” … Read more
Read MoreDulwich Hill Public School
At Dulwich Hill Public School we are committed to sustaining and creating healthy ecosystems for the future. This fundraiser will not only provide habitat for vulnerable wildlife, it will also contribute to the world wide challenge of tackling climate change. Students will have a direct link to their own tree within the Great Aussie Schools’ … Read more
Read MoreDusky Woodswallow
The dusky woodswallow is a medium-sized bird (16-19.5 cm, 35 g), with a longish tail. Mostly dark grey-brown, merging to blackish on the tail, with a small black-brown mask. Bluish bill with a black tip. Upper-wings are a dark blue-grey with a white leading edge. Conspicuous white corners on the tail. In flight the dark … Read more
Read MoreEastern Bentwing Bat
The Eastern Bentwing-bat has chocolate to reddish-brown fur on its back and slightly lighter coloured fur on its belly. It has a short snout and a high ‘domed’ head with short round ears. The wing membranes attach to the ankle, not to the base of the toe. The last bone of the third finger is … Read more
Read MoreEastern Pygmy Possums
Eastern Pygmy-possums are tiny (15 to 43 grams) active climbers, with almost bare, prehensile (capable of curling and gripping) tails, and big, forward-pointing ears. They are light-brown above and white below. Adults have a head and body length between 70 – 110 mm and a tail length between 75 – 105 mm. Distribution The Eastern … Read more
Read MoreFlame Robin
The Flame Robin is a small Australian robin that reaches 14 cm in length. The male has a dark grey head and upperparts, a small white forehead patch, and white wing stripes and white tail-edges. The male has a bright orange-red throat, breast and upper-belly. The lower belly is white. The female is brown, darker … Read more
Read MoreFletcher Early Learning & Montessori Centre
At Fletcher Early Learning and Montessori Centre we aim to provide a rich and valuable learning environment for all children now and for the future. We are striving to take a holistic approach to surround them with nature, to develop a strong connection and therefore appreciation for all aspects influencing the future. As we work … Read more
Read MoreFordham Avenue Kindergarten
At Fordham Avenue Kindergarten we are committed to sustaining a healthy ecosystem for the future. This fundraiser will not only help protect our unique and vulnerable wildlife, it will provide our young learners with a direct link to their own tree within the Great Aussie Schools’ Forest where they will learn about the importance of … Read more
Read MoreGilbert’s Whistler
The Gilbert’s Whistler is a stocky whistler (17 to 20 centimetres), possessing a short but robust bill. The male is a brownish-grey, with a black patch between the red eyes and bill (the lores), and a distinctive orange-rufous chin and throat. The female is more uniformly brownish-grey, lacking the males lore and throat pattern and … Read more
Read MoreGolden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha)
Acacia pycnantha occurs across much of Victoria and southeastern South Australia, including Eyre Peninsula and Kangaroo Island, with some extension into southern inland New South Wales, and at Mt Jerrabomba in the Australia Capital Territory. There is an putative natural occurrence near Broken Hill, in western New South Wales. It has become naturalised in many areas … Read more
Read MoreGranville East Public School
At Granville East Public School we are committed to the values of respect, pride and courage. This extends to our environment and the world around us. We are committed to sustaining a healthy ecosystem for now and the future. With the help of our Community Warriors – we can make a difference. This fundraiser will … Read more
Read MoreGrey Box (Eucalyptus Microcarpa)
Eucalyptus microcarpa, or grey box, is a species of Eucalyptus which is endemic to Australia. Alternative common names for this species include gum-topped box, inland grey box, narrow-leaved box, and western grey box. It is a spreading tree which has fibrous grey bark on the trunk and lower branches, but has smooth, grey-brown bark on … Read more
Read MoreGrey Falcon
The Grey Falcon is a medium-sized, compact, pale falcon with a heavy, thick-set, deep-chested appearance. It is smaller than the Peregrine Falcon but similar in shape and flight, although with longer wings. Upperparts are uniform light grey, shading to blackish on the primaries, forming conspicuous dark wing tips. The tail has narrow blackish bars. The … Read more
Read MoreHickory Wattle (Acacia Implexa)
Acacia implexa is a widespread species in eastern Australia, extending from an outlier on the Atherton Tableland in north Queensland, south through southeastern Queensland and along the coast and tablelands of eastern New South Wales. It is widespread in Victoria and an outlier occurs on King Island, Tasmania. This species is a small to medium sized … Read more
Read MoreHoly Spirit College (Bellambi)
At Holy Spirit College we are committed to sustaining a healthy ecosystem for the future. This fundraiser will not only help protect our unique and vulnerable wildlife, it will provide our students with a direct link to their own tree within the Great Aussie Schools’ Forest where they will learn about the importance of conserving … Read more
Read MoreHome Schools
At Home Schools we are committed to sustaining a healthy ecosystem for the future. This fundraiser will not only help protect our unique and vulnerable wildlife, it will provide our students with a direct link to their own tree within the Great Aussie Schools’ Forest where they will learn about the importance of conserving these … Read more
Read MoreHomebush West Public School
At Homebush West Public School we are committed to sustaining a healthy ecosystem for the future. This fundraiser will not only help protect our unique and vulnerable wildlife, it will provide our students with a direct link to their own tree within the Great Aussie Schools’ Forest where they will learn about the importance of … Read more
Read MoreHooded Robin
The Hooded Robin is a large Australian robin reaching 17 cm in length. The male is strikingly marked in black and white, with a bold black hood extending down a white breast. The back is black with distinct white shoulder and wing-bar. The tail is black, with prominent white side-panels. Females and immatures are duller, … Read more
Read MoreHurstville South Public School
At Hurstville South Public School we are committed to sustaining a healthy ecosystem for the future. This fundraiser will help protect our unique and vulnerable wildlife. It will also provide our students with a direct link to where our trees are planted within the Great Aussie Schools’ Forest. Students will learn about the importance of … Read more
Read MoreKangaroo Thorn (Acacia Paradoxa)
Acacia paradoxa is a plant in the Fabaceae family. Its common names include kangaroo thorn, prickly wattle, hedge wattle and paradox acacia. This is a large shrub up to 3 metres tall and wide. It is dense with foliage; the leaves are actually enlarged petioles known as phyllodes. They are crinkly and the new ones … Read more
Read MoreKelvin Grove State Primary School
At Kelvin Grove State Primary School, we take our care of animals, people and the environment very seriously. We have been a Roots and Shoots school as part of the Jane Goodall Institute of Australia for the last 4 years. Every term we raise money for a cause and we would like to donate our … Read more
Read MoreKoala
The Koala is an arboreal (tree dwelling) marsupial with fur ranging from grey to brown above, and is white below. It has large furry ears, a prominent black nose and no tail. It spends most of its time in trees and has long, sharp claws, adapted for climbing. Adult males weigh 6 – 12 kg … Read more
Read MoreKurrajong (Brachychiton Populneus)
Brachychiton populneus, commonly known as the Kurrajong, is a small to medium-sized tree found naturally in Australia in a diversity of habitats from wetter coastal districts to semi-arid interiors of Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. The extended trunk is a water storage device for survival in a warm dry climate. The bell-shaped flowers are … Read more
Read MoreLarge Eared Pied Bat
A small to medium-sized bat with long, prominent ears and glossy black fur. The lower body has broad white fringes running under the wings and tail-membrane, meeting in a V-shape in the pubic area. This species is one of the wattled bats, with small lobes of skin between the ears and corner of the mouth. … Read more
Read MoreLittle Eagle
The Little Eagle is a medium-sized bird of prey that occurs in two colour forms: either pale brown with an obscure underwing pattern, or dark brown on the upper parts and pale underneath, with a rusty head and a distinctive underwing pattern of rufous leading edge, pale ‘M’ marking and black-barred wingtips. Both forms have … Read more
Read MoreLittle Lorikeet
The Little Lorikeet is a small (16-19 cm; 40 g) bright green parrot, with a red face surrounding its black bill and extending to the eye. The undertail is olive-yellow with a partly concealed red base, and the underwing coverts are bright green. The mantle is imbued with light brown. The call in flight is … Read more
Read MoreLittle Pied Bat
The Little Pied Bat is a distinctive black and white bat that weighs four to eight grams. The head and body are about 4.5 cm in length; the tail 3.5 cm. The fur is glossy black on the back, grey on the belly, with white fur along the flanks forming a ‘V’ in the pubic … Read more
Read MoreMasked Owl
A medium-sized owl to 40 – 50 cm long, with dark eyes set in a prominent flat, heart-shaped facial disc that is encircled by a dark border. The feet are large and powerful, with fully feathered legs down to the toes. The owl exists in several colour forms, with wide variation in plumage. The upperparts … Read more
Read MoreMordialloc Beach Primary School
At Mordialloc Beach Primary School we are committed to sustaining a healthy ecosystem for our future. This fundraiser will not only help protect our unique and vulnerable wildlife, it will provide our students with a direct link to their own tree within the Great Aussie Schools’ Forest where they will learn about the importance of … Read more
Read MoreMugga Ironbark (Eucalyptus sideroxylon)
Eucalyptus sideroxylon extends from near Wangaratta in northern Victoria, north along the western slopes and western plains of New South Wales, with scattered occurrences into southeastern Queensland, as far as Carnarvon Range, Waaje, Wondai State Forest, Yarraman and Goombungee. Easterly occurrences in New South Wales include near Sydney and in the Hunter Valley. This species is … Read more
Read MoreMuslim Sisters Homeschool Support
At Muslim Sisters Homeschool Support we are committed to sustaining a healthy ecosystem for the future. Our aim is to encourage environmental awareness and proactivity in protecting the environment with and for our children.
Read MoreNarrow Leaved Hop Bush (Dodonaea viscosa angustissima)
The Narrow Leaved Hop Bush is a useful low-level cover in windbreaks, due to its multi-stemmed growth. It also provides a useful understorey in recharge planting and in land rehabilitation such as stabilising sand due to shallow spreading roots. It provides excellent habitat and is a good pollen source for moths, butterflies and other insects … Read more
Read MoreNewtown Public School
At Newtown Public School we are committed to sustaining a healthy ecosystem for the future. This fundraiser will not only help protect our unique and vulnerable wildlife, but will also provide our students with a direct link to their own tree within the Great Aussie Schools’ Forest where they will learn about the importance of … Read more
Read MorePainted Honeyeater
The Painted Honeyeater is small (16 cm) and distinctive, with a black head and back and white underparts with dark streaks on the flanks. The wings and tail are black with bright yellow edgings. The distinctive bill is pink with a dark tip. The female is greyer on the upperparts and has less streaking on … Read more
Read MoreParafield
“Parafield” is a mixed farming property located on the outskirts of Wagga Wagga in southern NSW. The property has some lovely remnant vegetation which provides breeding habitat for the Swift Parrot and the owners are now re-foresting other parts of the property through WOODiWiLD plantings to help create corridors for wildlife across the landscape. You … Read more
Read MorePied Honeyeater
The male Pied Honeyeater is a distinctive small, black and white honeyeater with white wing-bar, rump and tail-panels, and a bluish-grey wattle below the eye. The female is greyish-brown, with a strong pattern of pale edging to feathers on the wing. Distribution Widespread throughout acacia, mallee and spinifex scrubs of arid and semi-arid Australia. Occasionally … Read more
Read MorePink Robin
The male Pink Robin has a sooty black throat and upperparts. The wings have faint, tan-buff wing-bars. The breast and belly are deep lilac-pink, and there is a small white patch on the forehead. The tail is plain, making this species the only ‘red’ robin with no white markings on the tail. It differs from … Read more
Read MorePink-tailed Legless Lizard
The Pink-tailed Legless Lizard (also known as the Pink-tailed Worm-lizard) is worm-like, with a dark-brown head and nape, gradually merging with the pale grey or grey-brown body. The tail, nearly as long as its body, is pink or reddish-brown towards the tip. Its snout and tail are both rounded. There are no external ear openings. … Read more
Read MorePort Macquarie Community Preschool
At Port Macquarie Community Preschool, we believe in promoting sustainable practices and awareness. Our children are taught to respect and protect our planet and all living things. We are committed to embedding conservation education and creating a more sustainable Preschool. This fundraiser will help to promote conversation in our community, whilst educating the children and … Read more
Read MorePowerful Owl
The Powerful Owl is the largest owl in Australasia. It is a typical hawk-owl, with large yellow eyes and no facial-disc. Adults reach 60 cm in length, have a wingspan of up to 140 cm and weigh up to 1.45 kilograms. Males are larger than females. The upper parts of the Powerful Owl are dark, … Read more
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