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Bremer Waterbug Bioblitz 2024
Nov
8

Bremer Waterbug Bioblitz 2024

Join us for our 3rd year of the Bremer Waterbug Bioblitzes!

In this hands on event we'll get out and about in the field collecting and sorting macroinvertebrates (waterbug) samples and taking water quality measurements from sites across the Bremer catchment.

This is a great chance to learn from scientists, ecologists, volunteers and landholders in the region who are dedicated to protecting our precious creeklines.

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Native FireWise Landscaping
Oct
17

Native FireWise Landscaping

Are you keen to learn about our local native plant species and how they may be able to reduce risk of bushfire at your place whilst enhancing biodiversity?

Native Fire-Wise Landscaping: Paul and Angela, the Two BUSHIES will discuss local low-flammability native plants and how to incorporate them into a fire-wise garden design. Think landscaping elements such as rock mulch and sprinkler systems, and thoughtful plant selection, location and maintenance...

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Habitat Heroes: Wildlife Gardening
July
6

Habitat Heroes: Wildlife Gardening

Join us for an inspiring and educational workshop, Habitat Heroes: Wildlife Gardening. Led by Angela and Paul, also known as the Two Bushies. This dynamic duo will guide you through the essential elements that can transform your garden into a thriving haven for birds, reptiles, mammals, insects, and more!

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The Green Adelaide Seminar Series ‘Towards Cooler, Greener And Wilder’ - Webinar #2 ‘Keeping Adelaide Trees Healthy During Climate Change ’
Apr
23

The Green Adelaide Seminar Series ‘Towards Cooler, Greener And Wilder’ - Webinar #2 ‘Keeping Adelaide Trees Healthy During Climate Change ’

With Adelaide’s climate shifting, we need trees to keep our city cool and liveable. But growing trees in increasingly warm and dry conditions is a challenge...

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Dam Rejuvenation Field Day - Bald Hills
Apr
20

Dam Rejuvenation Field Day - Bald Hills

  • Precise location confirmed upon registration (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Do you have a dam on your property and are interested in learning more about how to improve biodiversity? Join us for a face-to-face field day on rejuvenating your dam! With a focus on practical learning, see and hear first-hand from landholders and local experts on actions you can undertake to enhance and improve biodiversity on your property…

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Nurturing Natives - An Introduction to Native Grasses with Andrew Crompton
Apr
20

Nurturing Natives - An Introduction to Native Grasses with Andrew Crompton

  • TBC after registration. Property located just out of Mount Barker. (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A workshop with Andrew Crompton - expert on the grasses that are indigenous to the Alexandrina Region, in South Australia. This workshop is aimed at people with little knowledge about native grasses – new property owners or volunteers in local bushcare groups in particular will benefit from this workshop…

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Plants With Peculiar Names - A Book Reading & Art With Zinia King
Apr
18

Plants With Peculiar Names - A Book Reading & Art With Zinia King

Have you ever seen a Running Postman in your garden? Or perhaps you have planted a Snotty Gobble? Join local author and artist Zinia King on a whimsical adventure exploring some of our local Australian native plants and their interesting names…

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Snakes Of The Fleurieu
Mar
26

Snakes Of The Fleurieu

Have you ever wondered about the various snake species that call our region home? Are you curious about their role in our environment and how to stay safe while sharing space with these amazing creatures? Led by local expert Peter Mirtschin, this session is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of these often-misunderstood reptiles…

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Nocturnal Narratives - Microbat Talk And Twilight Walk
Mar
21

Nocturnal Narratives - Microbat Talk And Twilight Walk

Did you know that bats are the only mammal capable of active flight and that they are, after the rodents, the most successful mammal group with over 1000 species world-wide? Come and join us at Strathalbyn Natural Resource Centre to discover more about these nocturnal animals and learn why they are so important to our ecology…

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The Fire Wise Nature Project Seminar Series - Webinar #1 Fire Wise Landscaping
Mar
20

The Fire Wise Nature Project Seminar Series - Webinar #1 Fire Wise Landscaping

Our next installment of the Fire Wise Seminar Series. Paul and Angela, the Two BUSHIES will discuss local low-flammability native plants and how to incorporate them into a fire-wise garden design. Think landscaping elements such as rock mulch and sprinkler systems, and thoughtful plant selection, location and maintenance…

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The Green Adelaide Seminar Series ‘Towards Cooler, Greener And Wilder’ - Webinar #1 ‘The Wonderful World Of Weeds’
Feb
29

The Green Adelaide Seminar Series ‘Towards Cooler, Greener And Wilder’ - Webinar #1 ‘The Wonderful World Of Weeds’

Weeds can smother and out-compete indigenous plants, degrade and destroy unique habitats, and threaten the wildlife dependent on those habitats. Join SA’s leading Weed Ecologist, Chris Brodie, as he delves into the important work of identifying new and emerging weeds in his role as a Weeds Botanist at the Botanic Garden and State Herbarium of South Australia...

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