Event Type
Landcare Region
BCT Region
Field Day 15-
Event description
Join Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc and the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust for an engaging workshop where you'll discover the triumphs and setbacks of land restoration using native plant revegetation.
Hear from renowned Native Vegetation Specialists who will share their expertise on how to seamlessly integrate native vegetation into your property. Learn practical strategies for safeguarding your revegetation projects from stock and pests and explore innovative techniques to protect your land while enhancing biodiversity. Enjoy live demonstrations of effective planting methods and gain insights into funding opportunities for threatened bird species and biodiversity enhancement on your property. This workshop is your chance to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable knowledge to transform your land into a thriving ecosystem.
Guest Speakers:
Owen Whitaker - Property owner, will take us on a walk and talk show casing his successes and his failures
Mason Crane - Biodiversity Conservation Trust, will share information about the Biodiversity Conservation trust and how revegetation projects can compliment and boost conservation areas.
Graham Fifield - Greening Australia, talking about direct seeding and Greening Australia's current projects
Leigh Mathieson - Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc, will talk about the revised South West Slopes Revegetation Guide and the creation of the NEW North Bidgee Slopes sub catchment Revegetation profiles.
Date: Friday, 21 March 2025
Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm
Location: "Oakley" 1649 Yammatree Rd, Burra Creek, NSW 2727
FREE EVENT - Morning Tea and Lunch Provided
Please wear appropriate field clothes - long pants, enclosed shoes, hat and bring a water bottle
For more information contact Bernadette Walker
Email: bwalker@mli.org.au
Mobile: 0438 073 131
Event Topics
Event Outcomes
Growth in learning measure (Scale 1 - 100)
summary of the survey feedback from the event:
🟢 What Did You Like About the Event?
🌿 Knowledge & Learning
- Presenters were knowledgeable and informative
- Topics were interesting, especially for those with limited prior knowledge
- Appreciation for learning from diverse experts (conservation + agriculture)
👣 On-Ground & Visual Learning
- Site visits and farm walks helped solidify learning
- Seeing revegetation strategies in action made concepts clearer
- Practical, real-life demonstrations appreciated
🤝 Networking & Atmosphere
- Relaxed, friendly, and well-paced vibe
- Enjoyed the time to network and talk with others
- Well-organised with good flow of presentations
📍 Event Structure & Content
- Good variety of presenters and site types
- Logical information flow between sessions
- Loved the opportunity to build applied knowledge
🔎 What Do You Want to Learn Next?
🌱 Technical Skills
- Direct seeding demos
- Creating habitat boxes (hollows)
- Native grass species and identification
- Plant ID and optimal planting/growth periods
🌍 Broader Ecological Understanding
- Interconnectivity of ecosystems
- Case studies across different landscapes
- Integrating grazing with revegetation
- Integrated pest management
🏞 Practical Applications
- Follow-up visits to more properties
- More on working with Landcare for offsetting initiatives
- Best next-step rehabilitation actions
💬 Suggestions for Improvement
🕒 Structure
- Reduce social time slightly to allow more learning
- Include a bit more introductory context for beginners
📝 Resources
- Provide plant identification sheets for interactive learning
📅 Future Planning
- Consider return visits to extend learning
- Include additional specialists (e.g. entomologist)
✅ Positive Feedback
- Event was overall very well received
- Many would like more of the same