Touring Scottish museums
During our winter I went overseas, to the UK, where I had the opportunity to visit many museums – small and large.
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Items donated in the last few months
A number of books and photo albums were donated during the winter months
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Sixth Sea-slug census a roaring success
The sixth annual sea-slug census was held recently on Lord Howe Island.
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Fungus experts visit the island
A group of fungus experts visited Lord Howe Island in March, as part of an on-going research project.
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Birds of Lord Howe Island Art Poster – launched this week
Wildlife artist Fiona Lumsden has launched an outstanding poster depicting the birds of Lord Howe Island.
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UPDATE – Myrtle Rust outbreak appears to be contained
Good News! The outbreak of Myrtle Rust appears to be contained, and parts of the Permanent Park Preserve have been re-opened.
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Potentially devastating Myrtle Rust reaches the island – for the 2nd time
Early in February 2023, a case of Myrtle Rust was found on an introduced bottle brush tree in the settlement area.
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Sea Slug Census 2023
The Lord Howe Island Sea Slug Census is on again – for the sixth time – 24th February to 5th March 2023
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Coral bleaching – Beauty and the Bleach
Dr Rosie Steinberg studied the recovery of soft corals in the Lord Howe Island lagoon, after a coral bleaching event in 2019.
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Brett Hilder – author, artist, mariner, pilot…
One of the new exhibits in the renovated historical gallery contains a tribute to Captain Brett Hilder.
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