When trying to learn a new skill, or improve on an existing one, learning efficiently is key. That’s why our new workshop format offers bite-sized sessions on each macro photography topic that fluidly blends theory with hands-on practice, ensuring you grasp concepts quickly and apply them effectively.

Our new Macro Photography workshops, led by UCLN President, John Walter, will be a fantastic opportunity for photography enthusiasts to improve their skills or newbies to learn the basics!

With a focus on theory and practical sessions over both days, participants can expect to gain a comprehensive understanding of their cameras and how to effectively utilize them for macro photography.

For those attending the workshops, it’s essential to come prepared with your CHARGED camera equipment, your camera manual and a willingness to learn.

John’s expertise and guidance will undoubtedly provide valuable insights and techniques to enhance participants’ macro photography abilities.

If you’re interested in attending, be sure to mark your calendar for the weekend of May 4th and 5th, or the weekend of May 11th and 12th. Remember to register by Friday 1st May.

These workshops form part of the UCLN Project: POLLINATOR PATCHES, USING SEED BALLS TO CREATE POLLINATOR HABITAT funded through the Victorian Landcare Grants.

Sunday 20 August, 2pm to 5pm @ 5 Tylden-Woodend Road, Tylden VIC

Do you have cattle, sheep, goats or alpacas in the Tylden area?

Agriculture Victoria and Ashbourne Landcare are inviting you to a free workshop on biosecurity threats, biosecurity planning and requirements for all livestock owners (sheep, cattle, goats and alpacas).

Topics include

1. Biosecurity – what is it and why is it important for small landholders?

2. Introduction to the basics

• Property Identification Codes (PICs), the National Livestock Identification Scheme (NLIS) and your obligations
• National Livestock Standstill and what to expect

3. What are some of the significant threats?

• Foot-and-mouth disease
• Lumpy skin disease
• Equine influenza
• Avian influenzas
• Q fever

4. Making a biosecurity plan for your property

• Simple measures – ‘come clean, go clean’

Presenter

Gavin Beever, Cumbre Consulting

Gavin has extensive experience in the fields of extension (adult learning), group facilitation, project management, business planning, farm management, boards, monitoring and evaluation, computer aided extension, animal husbandry, agronomy, natural resource management, vegetation assessment, soil conservation, environmental planning, catchment management, property management planning and staff recruiting and management.

Gavin’s key strengths are he is an extremely good facilitator, with excellent interpersonal skills; he enjoys creating high functioning teams who achieve their goals and really enjoy doing so.  He is outcome focused; but likes to ensure people keep a balance with their goals, have fun, build better relationships and enjoy the journey.

He has a broad range of practical experience in business, farming, government agencies, board positions, planning schemes, research and development corporations, project management, the thoroughbred industry and coaching and enjoys bringing this experience with sound processes to meet client needs.

REGISTER HERE

More information

For more information contact Jennifer Shaw on jennifer.shaw@agriculture.vic.gov.au or call 0499 684 237.

In the latest edition of Park Watch, you’ll find plenty of inspiration to inspire you to brave the cold and soak up some nature with your family over the next couple of weeks!

Maits Rest & Melba Gully

Learn more about these beautiful short walks in the Great Otway National Park and why the whole family will love exploring them.

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Eucalypt quiz

How much does your family know about our amazing Eucalypt trees?

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Setting imaginations alight

Looking for a book to read over the school holidays? Alight: A story of fire and nature is a beautiful book to introduce young children to the complicated topic of fire in our natural places.

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Become a fungus finder

The school holidays are a great time to head to a park and search for fungi! If you haven’t checked out our latest activity sheet yet, have a squiz to learn about the fascinating world of fungi.

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 Enjoy all the latest nature stories in the new edition of Park Watch, our quarterly magazine.

Read the full edition of Park Watch

You can also receive the print version of the magazine four times a year by becoming a member of the Victorian National Parks Association.

Words by Caitlin Griffith & Consuelo Quevedo
Wild Families is our program supporting families with children under 12 years old to take journeys of discovery together. Find out more here.

A program of the Victorian National Parks Association