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Next-gen Hills Naturalists

Coen and Eve
Dandenong Ranges
Birding
Hughes Creek
Helmeted Honeyeater
Hillsville Sanctuary
Dandenong Ranges National Park
Ebird
Our Mountain Home
Friends Of the Helmeted Honeyeater
DECA
Sherbrooke Forest
Lyrebird
Southern Dandenongs Community Nursery
Wurundjeri
Friends Of Hughes Creek Sassafras
Gardens For Wildlife
Cardinia
Lilydale
Foxes
Climate Change

Learn about nature together in the Next-gen Hills Naturalists Podcast. Exploring the natural world of the Dandenong Ranges and beyond through knowledge, science and stories with nature curious people, like you. Created by thirteen year old nature lovers Coen and Eve to inspire, educate and raise awareness.

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Latest Episodes

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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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 remark... more

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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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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Recent Guests

Alex Maisey
Superb lyrebird researcher
Independent researcher / lyrebird researcher
Episode: Ep 8, Superb Lyrebirds with Alex
Aunty Annette
Very respected Wurundjeri Wurrung elder and traditional learner
Wurundjeri people
Episode: Ep 6, Caring for Country with Aunty Anette
Gary Visser
From Friends of Hughes Creek Sassafras, manages Our Mountain Home
Friends of Hughes Creek Sassafras; Our Mountain Home
Episode: Ep 2, Caring for the forest with Gary
Sue Bendel
President of the Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater
Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater
Episode: Ep 1, Helmeted Honeyeaters with Sue

Hosts

Coen
Host of Next-gen Hills Naturalists, appears across multiple episodes with a focus on birding, nature observation, and field learning.
Eve
Co-host mentioned in introduction; appears as host across episodes, guiding conversations on nature and community science.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • Superb Lyrebird with Alex

    Loved this episode and amazed at the quality and clarity of the material presented. . Congratulations to all concerned 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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    Whetherby True
    Australiaa month ago

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This show is a solid entry point for new naturalists and families interested in local nature and citizen science.
The hosts are accessible and curious, which makes complex ecological topics approachable.

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#111
Australia/Science/Nature
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#90
Taiwan/Science/Nature

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Ep 5, Birdwatching and Conservation with Luke
Q: What can listeners do to help local birds?
Build habits that connect you with wildlife, plant native species in your garden to create habitat, start a personal birding checklist, and consider volunteering or joining youth programs at local zoos or conservation groups.
Ep 5, Birdwatching and Conservation with Luke
Q: What are some of your favorite places to birdwatch?
Wilson's Promontory stands out as a nature lover's paradise with varied trails and abundant birds; Remy and pipeline track areas near Melbourne are also favorites for accessible birding close to home.
Ep 5, Birdwatching and Conservation with Luke
Q: So Luke, how did you get into nature?
I grew up exploring wildlife with my parents, but the real turning point was a palm oil campaign for orangutans at Melbourne Zoo, which sparked my passion and led me to start petitions and later work with Zoo Victoria on conservation projects.

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What is Next-gen Hills Naturalists about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on nature, conservation, and hands-on engagement in the Dandenong Ranges and broader Australian ecosystems. Episodes pair young hosts with researchers, wildlife professionals, and conservationists to explore biology, habitat restoration, citizen science, and practical ways listeners can help local ecosystems. Across interviews, recurring themes include native bird life (especially lyrebirds and helmeted honeyeaters), wildlife health and rehabilitation, Indigenous land management and caring for country, and community-driven conservation in parks and preserves. A stand-out aspect is the emphasis on actionable involvement—volunteering, visiting reserves, joining citizen-science programs, and supporting local conservation grou... more

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