Event Type
Landcare Region
BCT Region
Central West Lachlan Landcare are pleased to welcome Josh Frappell of The Regenerative and Kate Nixon from Macrocarpa to speak at two workshops next week in Parkes.
This workshop is part of a series across the Central West Landcare area. Josh will be talking about ways to increase biodiversity, whilst also improving soil health and profitability.
Josh has experience in erosion control, river and creek restoration, landscape and farm planning, regenerative agriculture, carbon farming, weed and pest management and biodiversity offset management.
Kate, who many of your would know locally, has just started her own business Macrocarpa Landscapes, andcan provide insight into designing sustainable gardens using native plants that can be used and enjoyed by the whole family.
We will also be joined by a representative from our partner, the Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT).
Looking At Landcare (19/9/2024) – Josh and Kate join forces to share knowledge about Improving On Farm Biodiversity
Central West Lachlan Landcare are pleased to welcome Josh Frappell and Kate Nixon to deliver two workshops in Parkes and Forbes on 3 and 4 October.
Josh will be talking about ways to increase biodiversity, whilst also improving soil health and profitability and Kate will be giving us the local perspective on landscape management and transforming your outdoor spaces. Importantly, one concept works in with the other to increase biodiversity and to make our spaces wonderful places to live and work.
Josh, runs The Regenerative, has experience in erosion control, river and creek restoration, landscape and farm planning, regenerative agriculture, carbon farming, weed and pest management and biodiversity offset management.
The Regenerative is an environmental consultancy firm, focused on ecosystem regeneration. Their passion is landscape rehabilitation, regenerative agriculture, soil health and environmental stewardship which they implement through various regenerative practices.
Kate, who many of your would know locally, has just started her own business Macrocarpa Landscapes, and can provide insight into designing sustainable gardens using native plants that can be used and enjoyed by the whole family.
We will also be joined by a representative from our partner, the Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT).
The first workshop will be based at the Central West Lachlan Landcare office at Kelly Reserve on Thursday, 3 October between 9.30am and 2.30pm. The group will meet at Kelly Reserve and will head out for a field walk after lunch. Bookings can be made here.
The second workshop will be held in the beautiful setting of Duncan’s Retreat in Forbes on Friday, 4 October between 9.30am and 2.30pm. Bookings can be made here.
Both of these events are fully catered for and an RSVP is essential via Stickytickets or contact Marg Applebee on 0418 611 053 or cwlllandcare@gmail.com
FACEBOOK POST-24/9/24
Event Topics
Event Outcomes
Growth in learning measure (Scale 1 - 100)
Parks Champion-Post 30/11/24 - Increasing on-farm biodiversity
Improving On-Farm Biodiversity – Participant Feedback Summary
🌿 What Participants Liked
Content & Relevance
Interesting, informative, and relevant topics
Great focus on biodiversity at both landscape and small-scale levels
Integration of water systems into the discussion
Presenters & Format
Passionate and knowledgeable presenters
Excellent use of videos and responsiveness to questions
Engaging format with lots of audience interaction
Presentations encouraged open discussion and questions
Atmosphere & Hospitality
Supportive, warm environment
Organisers and presenters were kind and approachable
Generous catering
🌱 What Participants Want to Learn Next
Ecological Knowledge
Soil microbiology and how grazing affects plant growth
Indigenous species: identification, reproduction, and ecosystem roles
Native plant specifics and their functions in local ecology
Geological and biological history of the region
Practical Skills
Seed collecting and harvesting
Weed management (esp. African boxthorn)
Plants suited to rocky areas
Broader Interests
Permaculture and growing food crops
Available grants to support on-ground work
💬 Suggestions for Improvement
“All good”
“We would definitely come again”
Consider offering more in-depth problem-solving for specific property issues