Get involved with ClimateWatch
ClimateWatch was developed in order to understand the effects that climate change is having on Australia's plants and animals.
Climate change is affecting rainfall and temperature across Australia. As a consequence, flowering times, breeding cycles and migration movements are also changing. Scientists have very little data available to understand the impacts of this.
Your task is to observe and record what plants and animals are getting up to. Tell us when frogs are calling, birds are nesting and plants flower or leaves fall. The plants and animals have been selected by the Science Advisory Panel as easy to find and distribution. We can then unlock nature's secrets to understand the changes caused by climate variations and scientists can find out what seasonal variations are occuring in Australia.
To get started register here and then search for plants and animals in your area. There are FAQ's and descriptions of Habitat to help you complete your observations. Look for the Field Guides designed to take with you. They are found on each plant or animal. Look for the "Observations To Make" listed under "When" on each species page.
Julia Gillard becomes Australia's first ClimateWatcher
Earthwatch Australia launched their ClimateWatch program with Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard becoming Australia's first ClimateWatch user.
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Hornsby Shire Council Bushcare joins up
There are currently over 850 volunteers in the Hornsby Bushcare Program. These community volunteers will be recording their observations for ClimateWatch. Read more.