Our citizen science activities let community members contribute to real conservation work right here on the Coffs Coast.

Citizen Science Activities with NPA

At NPA Coffs Coast branch, our Citizen Science activities provide a hands-on way for community members to contribute to the conservation of our local environment. These activities allow participants to actively help monitor, protect, and restore our unique ecosystems from the escarpment to the coast.

What Happens During Our Citizen Science Activities?

Field Monitoring and Data Collection
We focus mainly on protecting local public native forests and at risk ecosystems. Participants head out with a skilled leader into various environments to collect valuable data on local fauna and flora and habitat elements using various equipment. Diurnal and nocturnal survey work is undertaken. Activities can include:

  • Map reading & bush safety

  • Recording sightings of birds, mammals, reptiles

  • Monitoring the health of native plant species

  • Recording feral plants and animals

  • Tracking environmental changes such as water quality or erosion

  • Using Bionet

Species Identification and Education
Learn how to identify local flora and fauna with the guidance of experienced volunteers and scientists. You will be introduced to:

  • Field survey techniques

  • Species identification skills

  • Ecological concepts and conservation challenges

Contributing to Real Scientific Research
The data collected by Citizen Scientists helps inform conservation strategies, management plans, and policy decisions. Your contributions directly support the protection of local ecosystems and endangered species.

Community Engagement and Skill-Building
Citizen Science activities are also a fantastic way to connect with like-minded individuals and develop practical skills in environmental conservation. You’ll gain hands-on experience while making a real difference.

Who Can Join?

Everyone is welcome, but a degree of physical fitness is required and bushwalking experience is beneficial. No matter your previous experience, get in touch and find out whether our Citizen Science activities might be for you!

Why Participate?

By joining the NPA Coffs Coast Branch Citizen Science activities, you are:

  • Helping protect and preserve Coffs Coast’s natural heritage

  • Learning new skills in ecology, wildlife monitoring, and conservation

  • Becoming part of a community that values nature and sustainable practices

What participants of the 2025 citizen science Training Project are saying …

It was such a privilege to be part of this project. Being given such valuable information from all the gifted ecologists.

~ ALBA SKYE

I wish such courses would be available to all citizens. This course provides the ground for raising human consciousness about our part in nature‘s ecosystem. 

~ GABRIELLE JORDAN

The high calibre of passionate and knowledgeable experts in their field chosen to facilitate is a coup d'etat for the NPA. Their excellent work in delivering high quality citizen science training will be of lasting benefit to our local projects and community. 

~ TANYA FOX

Are you interested in Citizen Science training?

Register you interest with us and we’ll let you know when our next training program is.  Our Citizen Science activities help safeguard the natural beauty and biobiversity of the Coffs Coast for future generations.

REGISTER FOR CITIZEN SCIENCE TRAINING HERE