NatureTrackers Together:
ideas & plans for the November 2026 EXPO...

Together, we've been monitoring a bunch of Tassie threatened species for nine years now! Hundreds of signed-up NatureTrackers have contributed their time, brains and effort to Where? Where? Wedgie!, Claws on the Line and CallTrackers; it's been awesome. It’s time to bring us all together, to celebrate our efforts and achievements, and to update and inspire both current and potential NatureTrackers.

Hence… a 'NatureTrackers Together' Expo, on Sunday 15th November. Together, let's review the projects' questions, methods, findings so far and plans for the future. It’s an opportunity to delve deeper into the fascinating science of wildlife monitoring, connect it to other conservation aims, ask our own questions, and share our stories and ideas.

The Expo will be online, but… between us, can we host some concurrent in-person sessions at key regions around Tassie – for example, at a community venue? We are widely scattered – it would be wonderful if local NatureTrackers had the option of coming together, to interact in person, exchange tips and develop ideas together to share with the overall Expo.

And what else should be included? Please could you share your ideas on how to make it an Exceptional Expo in the ten questions below? (If you’re in a hurry, please do answer at least the first question!)
1.Which features would most interest you in attending the online Expo?
Very interested
Interested
Neutral
Not interested
Results: short presentations on what’s been achieved so far
Individual stories: e.g. experiences during surveys, why people find the projects worthwhile
Chances throughout to ask questions and contribute ideas
Expert info on surveyed species biology & conservation
Short introductions on how to do each project
Discuss future plans & possibilities
Extra tips on project methods (e.g. species identification, app use?)
Pointers for diving deeper into each project
Bittern quest - opportunity to help confirm bittern and curlew calls
Online ‘breakout’ groups to cater for specific interests and discussions
2.Imagine someone who doesn't know anything about NatureTrackers but might enjoy taking part (perhaps you have somebody in mind) – which of the above features do you think might most encourage them to attend the online Expo? Or do you have an additional suggestion for this?
3.What might encourage you to join a group of people at a local venue, to attend the online Expo and talk about NatureTrackers together?
Very important
Important
Doesn’t matter
Off-putting
Nearby venue
Opportunity to chat both online and with the group
Opportunity to get tips from experienced people face to face
Great snacks
Other friends attending
Children welcomed
4.Might you be willing to share inspiring or funny stories of your NatureTrackers experiences with a local group, or online?
5.Might you be interested in helping organise a local group to attend the online Expo together?
6.Whereabouts are you based?
7.Please could you provide your name & email address?
(optional, but especially important if you might be able to help organise a local group!)
8.If you aren’t already, would you like to be subscribed to NatureTrackers emails, which will include further details of the Expo? (emails come maximum once a month)
9.Any final things you can think of that might also be good to include in the online Expo, or among the local groups?
10.If you do attend, what’s the best thing you think you might get out of it, and why would that be the best thing?
Many thanks indeed for your thoughts and suggestions. Hoping very much to see you online or in person at the Expo!