60 acast.com Next-gen Hills Naturalists https://nextgenhillsnaturalists.org/ en Coen and Eve nature,dandenongs,dandenong ranges,wildlife,australian wildlife,conservation,plants,flora,australian plants,birds,australian birds,youth,teenagers,youth nature,teenage nature Coen and Eve Your home to learn about nature in the Dandenong Ranges and beyond.

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]]> false Coen and Eve info+69a23a5bf8755e109dac52fa@mg-eu.acast.com 69a23a5bf8755e109dac52fa next-gen-hills-naturalists episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/69a23a5bf8755e109dac52fa/1773042125194-dd75a0d3-8353-4565-8841-06f6d3ebec1d.jpeg https://nextgenhillsnaturalists.org/ Next-gen Hills Naturalists Ep 9, Southern Dandenongs Community Nursery with Raffa Ep 9, Southern Dandenongs Community Nursery with Raffa Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:42:37 GMT 17:58 69cefbd1d2e95f513188364c false https://shows.acast.com/next-gen-hills-naturalists/episodes/ep-9-southern-dandenongs-community-nursery-with-raffa 69cefbd1d2e95f513188364c 69a23a5bf8755e109dac52fa ep-9-southern-dandenongs-community-nursery-with-raffa full 1 9 Native plants play a huge role in helping local wildlife. Raffa shares how the Southern Dandenongs Community Nursery grows indigenous plants that support habitat restoration and helps people learn what to plant in their own gardens.


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]]> Native plants play a huge role in helping local wildlife. Raffa shares how the Southern Dandenongs Community Nursery grows indigenous plants that support habitat restoration and helps people learn what to plant in their own gardens.


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]]> Ep 8, Superb Lyrebirds with Alex Ep 8, Superb Lyrebirds with Alex Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT 22:39 69b36f3c25f345603a466a47 false https://shows.acast.com/next-gen-hills-naturalists/episodes/ep-8-superb-lyrebirds-with-alex 69b36f3c25f345603a466a47 69a23a5bf8755e109dac52fa ep-8-superb-lyrebirds-with-alex full 1 8 Lyrebirds are famous for their incredible mimicry - but their role in the forest is even more amazing. Dr Alex Maisey shares how Superb Lyrebirds shape the ecosystem of Sherbrooke Forest, the sounds they can mimic, and the science behind these remarkable birds.


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]]> Lyrebirds are famous for their incredible mimicry - but their role in the forest is even more amazing. Dr Alex Maisey shares how Superb Lyrebirds shape the ecosystem of Sherbrooke Forest, the sounds they can mimic, and the science behind these remarkable birds.


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]]> Ep 7, Australian Wildlife Health Centre with Gerry Ep 7, Australian Wildlife Health Centre with Gerry Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:45:00 GMT 12:08 69af38b7b58ea3074dd218cf false https://nextgenhillsnaturalists.org/2026/02/26/ep-7-australian-wildlife-health-centre-with-gerry/ 69af38b7b58ea3074dd218cf 69a23a5bf8755e109dac52fa ep-7-australian-wildlife-health-centre-with-gerry full 1 7 Go inside the Australian Wildlife Health Centre and discover how injured wildlife are cared for. Zoos Victoria vet nurse Gerry Ross shares what it’s like treating animals like the Brush-tailed Possum and how the wildlife hospital works.


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]]> Go inside the Australian Wildlife Health Centre and discover how injured wildlife are cared for. Zoos Victoria vet nurse Gerry Ross shares what it’s like treating animals like the Brush-tailed Possum and how the wildlife hospital works.


🌳 All links here - https://nextgenhillsnaturalists.org/2026/02/26/ep-7-australian-wildlife-health-centre-with-gerry/

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]]> Ep 6, Caring for Country with Aunty Anette Ep 6, Caring for Country with Aunty Anette Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:40:14 GMT 13:56 69af3469b58ea3074dd0298e false https://nextgenhillsnaturalists.org/2026/02/23/ep-6-caring-for-country-with-aunty-annette/ 69af3469b58ea3074dd0298e 69a23a5bf8755e109dac52fa caring-for-country-with-aunty-anette full 1 6 The Dandenong Ranges hold stories that stretch back thousands of years. Aunty Annette, Wurundjeri elder and Aboriginal archaeologist, shares Dreamtime stories like the Bunyip and Bunjil and her wisdom on caring for country.


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]]> The Dandenong Ranges hold stories that stretch back thousands of years. Aunty Annette, Wurundjeri elder and Aboriginal archaeologist, shares Dreamtime stories like the Bunyip and Bunjil and her wisdom on caring for country.


πŸŽ₯ Video version - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFoJ-zmxTWI

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]]> Ep 5, Birdwatching and Conservation with Luke Ep 5, Birdwatching and Conservation with Luke Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:35:04 GMT 16:54 69af3417fa579a07b5aee8f7 false https://nextgenhillsnaturalists.org/2026/02/07/ep-5birdwatching-and-conservation-with-luke/ 69af3417fa579a07b5aee8f7 69a23a5bf8755e109dac52fa ep-5-birdwatching-and-conservation-with-luke full 1 5 How does a passion for birds turn into real conservation action? Teenage conservationist and birdwatcher Luke shares his journey into conservation, along with birdwatching stories and ideas for helping nature around you.


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]]> How does a passion for birds turn into real conservation action? Teenage conservationist and birdwatcher Luke shares his journey into conservation, along with birdwatching stories and ideas for helping nature around you.


🌳 All links here - https://nextgenhillsnaturalists.org/2026/02/07/ep-5birdwatching-and-conservation-with-luke/


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]]> Ep 4, Dandenong Ranges National Park with Shannon Ep 4, Dandenong Ranges National Park with Shannon Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:30:09 GMT 24:13 69af32a6b58ea3074dcfb42d false https://nextgenhillsnaturalists.org/2025/12/29/ep-4-dandenong-ranges-national-park-with-shannon/ 69af32a6b58ea3074dcfb42d 69a23a5bf8755e109dac52fa ep-4-dandenong-ranges-national-park-with-shannon full 1 4 Shannon shares the ins and outs of working as a Park Victoria ranger – teaching people about flora, fanua and the Dandenong Ranges National Park – and caring for the forests of the area.


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]]> Shannon shares the ins and outs of working as a Park Victoria ranger – teaching people about flora, fanua and the Dandenong Ranges National Park – and caring for the forests of the area.


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]]> Ep 3, Birding Adventures with Luca Ep 3, Birding Adventures with Luca Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:50:00 GMT 10:29 69ae812058d3d61b49980325 false https://nextgenhillsnaturalists.org/2025/12/07/3-birdwatching-adventures-with-luca/ 69ae812058d3d61b49980325 69a23a5bf8755e109dac52fa ep-3-birding-adventures-with-luca full 1 3 Go birdwatching through the eyes of young birdwatcher. Luca shares his stories, outdoor adventures and passion for learning about birds and the natural world.


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]]> Go birdwatching through the eyes of young birdwatcher. Luca shares his stories, outdoor adventures and passion for learning about birds and the natural world.


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]]> Ep 2, Caring for the forest with Gary Ep 2, Caring for the forest with Gary Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:20:38 GMT 18:41 69ae4a96694715770e0e58b0 false https://nextgenhillsnaturalists.org/2025/11/18/episode-2-caring-for-the-forest-with-gary/ 69ae4a96694715770e0e58b0 69a23a5bf8755e109dac52fa ep-2-caring-for-the-forest-with-gary full 1 2 What if protecting a forest started with something as simple as pulling out a weed? Gary Visser works incredibly hard protecting and conserving the Dandenong Ranges - from weeding and planting with the Friends of Hughes Creek Sassafras to managing Our Mountain Home. 


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]]> What if protecting a forest started with something as simple as pulling out a weed? Gary Visser works incredibly hard protecting and conserving the Dandenong Ranges - from weeding and planting with the Friends of Hughes Creek Sassafras to managing Our Mountain Home. 


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]]> Ep 1, Helmeted Honeyeaters with Sue Ep 1, Helmeted Honeyeaters with Sue Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:59:19 GMT 20:28 69ae4545694715770e0d9993 false https://nextgenhillsnaturalists.org/2025/10/31/episode-1-helmeted-honeyeaters-with-sue/ 69ae4545694715770e0d9993 69a23a5bf8755e109dac52fa ep-1-helmeted-honeyeaters-with-sue full 1 1 Only 250 stunning Helmeted Honeyeaters remain in the wild - and they need help. Sue Bendel, president of the Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater, explains the story of the critically endangered Helmeted Honeyeater and the work being done to save them.


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]]> Only 250 stunning Helmeted Honeyeaters remain in the wild - and they need help. Sue Bendel, president of the Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater, explains the story of the critically endangered Helmeted Honeyeater and the work being done to save them.


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