Going Wild in the Highlands

Floss and Lou visit Wonderland, Lou has a drama at the end of a very long day, Lou talks about the explosive consequences of frost, and so much more! Special thanks to Highland FM, Adam Stokeld, Warren Barnett, Harrison East and Louise Docker.

Floss and Lou wade into the thorny territory of feeding wild birds - the rewards and the risks. They also talk about some amazing eight-legged engineers and Lou explains why certain leaves change colour in autumn. Special thanks to Highland FM, Adam Stokeld, Warren Barnett, Harrison East and Louise Docker.

Floss gets lost in a paddock and Lou gets lost in the week but nevertheless they've both learnt a thing or two. Special thanks to Highland FM, Adam Stokeld, Warren Barnett, Harrison East and Louise Docker.

The girls fossick for fungi to photograph (say that three times quickly), compare local herons and investigate who's laying eggs in your garden. Special thanks to Highland FM, Adam Stokeld, Warren Barnett, Harrison East and Louise Docker.

Floss and Lou visit Roberson Rainforest. They discover some rainforest secrets and Lou inadvertently collects an unexpected guest! They also meet a very special group of budding local naturalists. Special thanks to Highland FM, Adam Stokeld, Warren Barnett, Harrison East and Louise Docker.

Teenagers being kicked out of home, gangs of youths developing, brand management for insects...it all somehow makes an appearance in this episode. Special thanks to Highland FM, Adam Stokeld, Warren Barnett, Harrison East and Louise Docker.

Floss and Lou announce breaking news, get a lesson about caring for injured wildlife, and go gaga over Gang Gangs. Special thanks to Highland FM, Adam Stokeld, Warren Barnett, Harrison East and Louise Docker.

Don't know your magpie from your currawong? Don't know a Myna from a Miner? Don't know a butterfly from a moth? Floss and Lou have got it all sorted...or have they? Special thanks to Highland FM, Adam Stokeld, Warren Barnett, Harrison East and Louise Docker.

Who put the scribbles on the scribbly gum? One of the great mysteries of Australian life - solved by Floss and Lou! As well, the girls visit a winery, Lou saves a life, and they both play possum. Thank you to all our photographers: Mustafa Muharrem Linda Hoelle Louise Docker Louise Egerton Nigel Hartley Jennie Wiles Anna Mcconnochie Special thanks to Highland FM, Adam Stokeld, Warren Barnett, Harrison East and Louise Docker.

The girls venture out in search of the best Highlands spots to cool your heels in summer, Floss worries about Bell Miners encroaching on her garden, Lou surveys swifts and much more! Thank you to our wonderful photographers: Louise, Alan, Mustafa and Nigel Special thanks to Highland FM, Adam Stokeld, Warren Barnett, Harrison East and Louise Docker.

Floss and Lou venture into their own backyards and are bedazzled by what they find there. Lou laments the challenges of keeping the garden watered while you’re away enjoying the summer. Enquiries about Glossy Black-cockatoo feed trees: beth.mott@environment.nsw.gov.au Thank you to all our contributing photographers. Special thanks to Highland FM, Adam Stokeld, Warren Barnett, Harrison East and Louise Docker.

Christmas bush, Christmas beetles, Christmas prezzies, Mistletoe - we've got Christmas in the highlands covered! Link to mistletoe video: https://youtu.be/YOl-P9XNFdA?si=aYYrVw1ME_rKyyok Special thanks to Highland FM, Adam Stokeld, Warren Barnett, Harrison East and Louise Docker.

The girls engage in lively discussions about blue-tongue lizards, explore the surprising perks of flies and Lou keeps us posted on her intriguing pursuit of the elusive Highlands Cypress Killer. Special thanks to Highland FM, Adam Stokeld, Warren Barnett, Harrison East and Louise Docker.

Floss and Lou gossip about Jezabels, cuddle a platypus and have very different memories of how Floss saved Lou's life. Special thanks to Highland FM, Adam Stokeld, Warren Barnett, Harrison East and Louise Docker.

The girls go hunting rakali, investigate the love life of funnel-web spiders, poke their noses into turtle nests, are driven crazy by a lovelorn pigeon and more! Thank you to Kailash Adhikari, Challenge Southern Highlands and Gaye White for social media coaching. Things happening in November - Friday 3rd to Sunday 12th: FrogID week Sat 4th 10:00am: Wild Wild West Koala Karaoke Canyonleigh Community Hall. See details on the events page of the WSC website. Thurs 23rd 10:30am: How to find Southern Highlands Koalas online RSVP for koala activities on the events page of WSC website. Berrima Landcare Working Bees: Are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 9am to 12 with a break for morning tea. We meet at Berrima Nature Reserve at the end of Sutton St, Berrima. This is the area of bush that can be seen from the Berrima River Walk. Special thanks to Highland FM, Adam Stokeld, Warren Barnett, Harrison East and Louise Docker.

Special BONUS show! Bogong moth pie anyone? Floss and Lou have so much to say that they had to sneak in an extra show. This time they’re listening out for seasonal visitors, checking out rodenticides, talking Latin and considering bogong moth pie! Special thanks to Highland FM, Adam Stokeld, Warren Barnett, Harrison East and Louise Docker.

In this Going Wild in the Highlands Podcast, the gals dive into koala karaoke, venture into an after dark search party, discover bushfire home protection and discuss the exciting springtime happenings in the Southern Highlands. With a whirlwind of events, don't miss out...tune in and 'go wild' in the Highlands! Things happening in October: Wed 4th & Saturday 7th - composting workshops WSC Tuesday 10th - Darkswell - short film about bushfire recovery from an artist’s point of view in Civic Centre theatrette 12pm & 6pm Sat 14th Worm Farming Workshop Oct 16-22 Aussie Bird Count Wed 18th Black cockatoo crisis movie at Empire - free Thurs 19th Water treatment plant tour - Glenquarry Thurs 19th Sewage treatment plant tour - Moss Vale Fri 20th - John Creighton - Citizen of the year - atrium WSC Sat 21st - Birdy Breakfast - Gambell’s Rest Bundanoon WSC Sat- Sun 21-22 Bowral Classic - 2 day cycling event Sat - Sun 28 - 29 Bundanoon Garden Ramble Sat Nov 4th - Wild West Koala Karaoke - Canyonleigh Special thanks to Highland FM, Adam Stokeld, Warren Barnett, Harrison East and Louise Docker.

Floss and Lou venture into Joadja Flora Reserve, investigate nests, argue about migrant birds and generally witter on. Channel-billed cuckoo recording: Marc Anderson, XC172003. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/172003 Special thanks to Highland FM, Adam Stokeld, Warren Barnett, Harrison East and Louise Docker.

Introducing Floss and Lou, two good friends who love getting out into the Australian bush. In this episode they talk about the bush recovering from the 2019/2020 fires, superb lyrebirds, echinda trains (what's that?!), what's happening to the cypresses in the region and much more. Special thanks to Highland FM, Adam Stokeld, Warren Barnett, Harrison East and Louise Docker.