While you may not be able to get out and about in the environment at the moment – there is still plenty to participate in. This post contains upcoming or recorded webinars and online events for Landcare and environmental volunteer groups/networks and staff.
Managing your pastures in a changing climate
This recorded Webinar presented by Macedon Ranges Shire by Colin Seis (world renowned farmer) discusses how to establish and maintain flourishing pastures while improving soil health in an ever-changing climate. LISTEN or WATCH
Autumn feed budgeting
This live Webinar organised by Agriculture Victoria and presented by Dr. Catherine Bunter (District Veterinary Officer, Agriculture Victoria) will run on Wednesday 6 May from 7:30pm to 08:30pm. REGISTER HERE
Koala Tree Planting
This Online Workshop organised by the Koala Clancy Foundation VIC and Bangalow Koalas NSW is for groups interested in setting up their own koala tree planting project or including koalas in existing projects. The Workshop will be held on Thursday 7 May from 3pm to 5pm. Places are limited to 20 people per workshop. Please email president@koalaclancyfoundation.org.au to register.
Stories from the forefront of Conservation
Join this ZOOM Webinar organised by Trust for Nature on Thursday 7 May from 12pm to 1.30pm. Presenters include Dave Wandin (Fire Elder), Noushka Reiter (Orchid Scientist, Royal Botanic Gardens), Dan Harley (Threatened Species Biologist, Zoos Victoria) and Ben Cullen (Trust for Nature). ZOOM LINK and INFORMATION
Home garden soil health
This live Webinar is aimed at the home gardener and organised by Macedon Ranges Shire Council. Presented by Declan McDonald (soil scientist), the webinar will run on Friday 8 May from 2:30pm to 3:30pm. Please email Vanessa at vanessa@biomix.com.au to register. Please include any questions that you would like to ask Declan and remember that registrations close at midnight on Thursday 7 May. INFORMATION
Soil health for the paddock
This live Webinar is aimed at small to large scale property holders and organised by Macedon Ranges Shire Council. Presented by Declan McDonald (soil scientist) the Webinar will run on Friday 8 May from 4pm to 5pm. Please email Vanessa at vanessa@biomix.com.au to register. Please include any questions that you would like to ask Declan and remember that registrations close at midnight on Thursday 7 May. INFORMATION
Financial literacy for farm business decision making
This live Webinar has been organised by Agriculture Victoria and will run on Tuesday 12 May from 2pm to 4pm and on Wednesday 13 May from 7pm to 9pm. REGISTER HERE or contact Meridian Agriculture on 5341 6100 or email admin@meridian-ag.com.au. For further information please contact Paul Blackshaw 0427 546 643 or pblackshaw@meridian-ag.com.au.
Grasses & Pastures
Join this ZOOM Webinar presented by Graeme Hand on Thursday 21 May from 1pm. REGISTER HERE