Learn how innovative habitat augmentation techniques can transform your farm, backyard or community into a thriving ecosystem.  Practical demonstrations including installation of a raptor platform, creation of artificial ground habitat, nest boxes and more.

Please bring with you a fold up chair, and wear suitable clothing and shoes for bushland activities.   The morning session will be indoors however after a scrumptious lunch Catered by Kylie, we will be heading outside to observe the creation of the structures.  You may also like to bring a pair of gloves for collecting sticks/leaves etc for creation of the on -ground artificial habitat.

Your presenter on the day will be Mick Callan :

Mick Callan   

DIRECTOR
PRINCIPAL TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGIST | CEnvP
BSc (Honours) | Grad Cert (Ornithology)
Diploma Forestry | Diploma Management
Adjunct Research Fellow - Charles Sturt University 

Mick is the Director and Principal Terrestrial Ecologist of Habitat Innovation and Management and is recognised as one of Australia’s leading experts in hollow dependent fauna. Mick is also one half of the technical design team who have developed Habitat Modular Nest Boxes.

Mick has specialist skills in Ornithology and is a recipient of Birdlife Australia’s Gavin Jackson Memorial Prize for his academic achievements in ornithological studies, as well as his dedication to the field of ornithology. Additionally, Mick was the recipient of the Jo Ross Memorial Prize for his contribution to the environment of the Bathurst region.

Mick has worked in private consulting, as well as with both State and Local Government agencies, and has a history of implementing award winning environmental projects including: “Racing to Save the Mount Panorama Woodlands” and “Protecting and Connecting Bathurst Copper Butterfly Habitat”.

Mick completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) through Charles Sturt University, researching tree hollows and artificial habitat solutions for hollow obligate species which complement his Forestry, Management, and Ornithology credentials.

Mick’s additional Qualifications include: General Induction for Construction Work in NSW (White Card) | Tree Faller | Operate 4x4 vehicle in off-road conditions | Perform water crossing and recovery of 4x4 vehicle | Licensed tree climber | Bush firefighter accreditation

Should you have any further queries please don't hesitate to contact Susan Wilson 0400 590 776 or Shelley McDouall 0474 887 982

Hope to see you there!