Event Type
Landcare Region
BCT Region
RGA2 BCT Covenant Property “Wood Park” walk & talk field day. Visit to property with existing BCT agreement in box-gum woodland and sandy lunettes to bring together landholders to exchange information and highlight the outcomes from longer term BCT agreements. Fully catered cooked lunch for 40 people.
Owen & Helen Huggins – landholders. Sue Logie – revegetation best practice. Emily Wilson – Murray LLS Natural Capital Advisor. Nigel Jones – NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust. Welcome to Country by Aunty Barbara – Jeithi Jerilderie Aboriginal Corporation. Flag ship event
Event Details
Join RGA Landcare for a guided tour of "Wood Park" (20km north of Jerilderie on the Yanco Creek) to see and hear about the Huggins family's biodiversity conservation journey, and how it compliments their farm business.
With our passionate guest speakers, you will learn about native revegetation best practice, conservation opportunities with the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust, and the management realities of maintaining conservation areas.
This is a FREE event with morning tea and lunch provided.
Subject to the number of registrations, a bus may be available from Deniliquin, Finley and/or Jerilderie. Please indicate when you register if you are interested.
Register before the 14th of March to secure your seat on this "Wet and Wild" ride!
Event Topics
Event Outcomes
Growth in learning measure (Scale 1 - 100)
What Worked Well (Event Highlights)
- Diverse Learning Opportunities:
- Wide range of topics covering conservation, biodiversity, and land management.
- Mix of field visits, paddock walks, and presentations provided practical, hands-on learning.
- Insightful discussions with hosts and knowledgeable speakers.
- Event Organization & Coordination:
- Well-organized with a smooth flow of activities.
- Effective coordination and time management.
- Venue & Setting:
- Beautiful, relevant location showcasing restoration efforts and productive land management.
- Great opportunity to observe success stories and ongoing vegetation improvements.
- Social Interaction & Engagement:
- Opportunities to ask questions, engage with hosts, and learn from peers.
- Positive interactions with landholders and regional environmental champions.
- Food & Hospitality:
- Delicious food, picnic-style lunch appreciated.
Suggested Learning Topics for Future Events
- Practical Skills & Techniques:
- Plant identification, native pastures, and practical integration with farming.
- Observations and hands-on walks for learning about native flora and fauna.
- Specialized Topics:
- Aboriginal cultural markers and significance in land management.
- Biodiversity, natural capital, and integration with productive farming.
- Practical regeneration methods and long-term project outcomes.
- Kangaroo control and wildlife management.
- Continued Learning & Follow-up:
- Follow-up visits to successful projects and studies.
- Series of farm visits to learn from environmental champions.
Suggestions for Improvement
- Event Structure & Coordination:
- Consider 4-5 smaller on-ground site tours with knowledgeable leaders.
- Ensure groups stay on track and on time.
- Provide a roadmap or map with marked meeting points.
- Engagement & Communication:
- Use name tags showing town or group affiliation.
- More in-field identification sessions.
- Consider outside microphones for speakers to ensure clear communication.
- Better coordination when groups disembark from buses.
- Promotion & Visibility:
- Promote through ABC Radio Country Hour and local newspaper columns.
Final Thoughts & Positive Feedback
- Participants were grateful for the event, praising the organization, setting, and speakers.
- The mix of field visits, informative talks, and interactions with experts was highly valued.
- Many expressed appreciation for the effort put into planning and hosting the event.
- Requests for more events like this, with additional time for travel and in-depth discussions.
