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

From: https://centralwestlachlanlandcare.org/2024/09/19/looking-at-landcare-19-9-2024-josh-and-kate-join-forces-to-share-knowledge-about-improving-on-farm-biodiversity/