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All about Native Grasses
We’ve spent a few years (collectively, a life-time!) learning all about indigenous grasses through re-instating the critically endangered grasslands of Victoria. As it works out, grasses are a hugely diverse, habitat-providing and exceptionally attractive non-invasive addition to your backyard! Come and meet some of the grasses we know and love, and take home a few species for your yard to boost biodiversity and aesthetic! We just know you will enjoy supporting the richness of native grasses as much as we do by the end of this workshop!
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This workshop is for anyone wanting to learn about native grasses:
- Beginner gardeners
- Ecology curious
- Land owners
- Friends Groups
- School Teachers
- Home owners or renters
- New Residents to the Area
- Gardens for Wildlife
The workshop will cover:
Knowledge
- Plant identification techniques
- Indigenous grasses as habitat plants
- Variation in grasses for aesthetics
- Grass lifecycles and maintenance
- Native grass lawns
- Out-competing weeds with grasses – how much is enough?
- Harvesting techniques for future seeding from your plants at home
- Companions to grasslands – meet the indigenous lilies, tubers and herbs hiding among the grasslands
Skills & Experiences
- Choose 15 grasses from our extensive range to take home
- Planting density and spacing for out-competing weedy areas
- How many shades of green there truly are – tuning in your ecological eye to identify grasses
- Root systems as life-support for essential micro-organisms in our soil
Delivery Mode
- Face to face delivery in our classroom & indigenous nursery Conservation Collective
- 52 Westernport Hwy, Somerville, 3912
What do I need to bring?
- Lunch & water – morning tea provided
- Mobile Phone
- Closed in shoes
What will I take home?
- Access to workshop member portal
- Workshop resources (via portal)
- Online Forum (via portal)
- 15 starter indigenous grasses- your choice
- Journal
What will I learn?
- The diversity of indigenous grasses occurring in our local area
- Why grasslands are incredibly valuable as habitat, carbon-sinks and green corridors through the increasing urban sprawl
- How you can contribute critical habitat to a large spectrum of fauna by re-introducing indigenous grasses into your yard
- What to look for to identify indigenous grasses
- How to support your soils with indigenous grasses
- How to maintain your new grassy area for many happy years together
What’s the investment?
- 9am-3pm workshop is $150 a ticket
- Class sizes are capped at 16 people to ensure quality learning & engagement
Learning doesn’t stop when our workshops stop. We have created a Workshop Members Portal that will give all workshop participants access to the resources we refer to, including weblinks and files. You can come back at any time and refresh your knowledge or take a deep dive into the content
We have also made a Workshop Forum available within the portal so you can stay connected after the workshop. The forum aims to create a community of learning and support through providing a platform where you can:
- engage in workshop topic discussions
- ask questions & gain advice
- post about your workshop project
- connect with like minded people
This course is available:
Saturday 5th December
Wednesday 11th December
Please select date in checkout
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Sarah has been working in the conservation industry for over two decades and has gained a broad range of skills, knowledge, and experience. She has held roles as a Ranger, Environment Officer, Consultant, Bushland Contractor, and Indigenous Nursery Manager. Sarah has extensive knowledge of indigenous plants, their propagation, and their use in restoring degraded landscapes. As a consultant, she used her diplomas in Conservation & Land Management and Organic Agriculture to help farmers plan and implement Conservation Farm Plans.
Sarah is passionate about sharing her knowledge and helping others benefit from habitat restoration. When she’s not training, Sarah works for Conservation Collective Indigenous Plant Nursery.
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