Event Type
Landcare Region
BCT Region
Field Day 14 - Tumut Seed Collecting
Join Murrumbidgee Landcare Incorporated and the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust to explore the remarkable world of Australian native plants!
Learn about plant identification and how to manage bushland for seed collection
Hear from Native Vegetation Specialists
Community Seed Collecting
Adding Native Vegetation to your property simply
Threatened Species Protection Efforts
Climate Change Ready Ideas
Cultural Heritage knowledge
Techniques to Protect Land & Enhance Biodiversity
Date: Friday, 28 February 2025
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Brungle Community Centre
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 13
Event Outcomes
Growth in learning measure (Scale 1 - 100)
🌱 What Attendees Liked
1. Content & Learning:
- Valuable information on threatened species processes, collection permits, plant identification, seed collection, and BCT (Biodiversity Conservation Trust) programs.
- Cultural insights were well-received, particularly Aboriginal cultural information and Shane’s presentation.
- Presenters were praised as knowledgeable and engaging, covering a wide range of topics.
2. Delivery & Format:
- Appreciated the mix of indoor and outdoor learning.
- Good balance between talks and breaks; sessions were the right length.
- Enjoyed opportunities for questions and interaction.
3. Networking & Connections:
- Opportunities to network were highlighted, with some identifying potential conservation collaborations (e.g., Kooringal’s Rocky Hill and adjacent sites).
- Friendly and varied group of attendees contributed to a positive experience.
4. Event Logistics:
- Venue, food, and overall organisation received positive comments.
- Event described as well done, excellent, and very good.
🌿 What Attendees Want to Learn Next
1. Cultural Knowledge & Bush Foods:
- More on Aboriginal cultural elements.
- Interest in native bush foods, including plant identification and traditional uses.
- Desire for a bush tucker demonstration.
2. Practical Skills:
- Hands-on seed collecting.
- Propagation techniques.
- How to set up community seed collection projects.
3. Wildlife Management:
- Managing wombats and foxes.
4. Digital & Ongoing Learning:
- Explore relevant websites.
- Request for more training on plant ID.
- Interest in more of the same, with additional demonstrations.
🌾 Other Comments & Suggestions
- Desire for more outdoor time.
- Request for weekend sessions to accommodate those who work weekdays.
- A few challenges with hearing speakers (soft-spoken presenters, background noise from the kitchen).
- Request for access to e-copies of presentations.
Overall tone:
- Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, describing the event as great, well-organised, and excellent.
From the event organiser- Bernadette Walker
It was a great day! People really enjoyed Shane Herrington’s talk on Cultural Heritage and was able to demonstrate the high importance of native vegetation, particularly as a food source. He even had us eating Typha!
I was very fortunate to secure Dr Tim Collins from the DCCEEW, Threatened Species Expert who travelled from Canberra for the day.
People on the Ground Seed Collectors, from Murray LLS Chris Allen and Sandy Flanagan provided great insights.
Cherie White from Riverina LLS was able to share the ups and downs of seed collection with a great slide story of our indigenous seed collectors. These are the LALC people who help Cherie and I bag the Threatened Species Grevillea wilkinsonii and also clean the seed on an annual basis, for production in the local Landcare nursery.
Judy Kirk representing the FRRR & Holbrook Landcare gave insights into the Plots for Climate Change and would be happy to continue presenting her story as it develops in the future.
Kevin Chaplin’s talk was very informative and generated lots of questions…. Fortunately he has the answers!