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Slippery Slopes & Giant Earthworms! Poowong

July 29, 2018 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

You are invited to participate in a workshop and farm walk:

GUEST SPEAKER: Terrestrial Invertebrate Ecologist, Dr Beverley Van Praagh

THE WORKSHOP
 Learn about the biology and habits of these fascinating creatures
 Find out what you need to know to identify and manage earthworm habitat on your property
 Discover what other native invertebrates might be calling your property home, and how you can best protect and enhance their habitat

THE FARM WALK
 See and learn about the results of a three-year trial into different methods of treating tunnel erosion
 Visit a property where trial revegetation techniques were used in 2013 to accommodate for giant earthworms

Where: Poowong CFA, 24 Brisbane Street, Poowong
When: Sunday July 29th, 2018, 10.30am-12.30pm. Lunch provided by Olive at Loch

Registration: Essential by Friday the 27 th of July via https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slippery-slopes-giant-earthworms-tickets-47656710504

Details

Date:
July 29, 2018
Time:
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slippery-slopes-giant-earthworms-tickets-47656710504

Organizer

Kate McKenzie
Phone
0428 317 928
Email
KateM@wgcma.vic.gov.au

Venue

Poowong CFA Building
Brisbane St
Poowong, Victoria Australia
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