You, me and biodiversity 2011

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Hepburn Shire Council
You, Me and Biodiversiy

Wombat Forestcare is delighted to announce the return of this popular series

The United Nations has declared 2011 as the International Year of Forests. This year's series will explore the Wombat Forest and its fascinating role in providing a home for its inhabitants including flora, fauna and fungi. It will emphasise how we can become more connected with our environment. It is hoped that people will come away with practical knowledge, a heightened sense of empowerment and wonder at this complex, teaming environment we live in.

By request, this year the series has been expanding to include lectures at the Trentham Neighbourhood Centre as well as the Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre.

Term 1 Lectures

Thursday 21st April, 7.30 - 8.30pm

Fungi - the hidden forest beneath our feet

Speaker: Alison Pouliot
Where: Daylesford Neighbourhood House, 13 Camp Street, Daylesford.
Cost: $10 attendance fee.
Contact: Daylesford Neighbourhood House for bookings on 5348 3569.

Term 2 Lectures

Tuesday 17th May, 7pm - 8pm

Tree hollows as habitat

Ever seen a tree hollow, wondered what made it and who lives in them? To commemorate the International year of the forest, Wombat Forestcare presents a series of lectures on 'the hidden forest'. Join Gayle Osborne (Amateur Naturalist) to learn the importance of tree hollows, how they're formed and who uses them.

Speaker: Gayle Osborne
Where: Trentham Neighbourhood Centre, High St, Trentham
Cost: $10 attendance fee
Contact: Trentham Neighbourhood Centre (03) 5424 1354 Email trentham@ourneighbourhood.org.au

Saturday 21st May, 10am - 3pm

BioFest 2011

Wombat Forestcare is celebrating the International Day for Biodiversity with a "Festival of Biodiversity".

Come and meet organisations who are promoting biodiversity. Increase your understanding of the issues and gain an increased awareness of practical action everyone can take to help our environment. Displays and talks for the whole family.

Where: Trentham Neighbourhood Centre, High St Trentham.
Cost: Free

Term 3 Lectures

Friday 22nd July, 7.00 - 8.00pm

Biodiversity - I can do that!

We're all concerned about the environment but what can we do? This workshop explores practical things to protect and enhance biodiversity at home and when you're out. We'll also look at projects from around the world.

Where: Trentham Neighbourhood Centre, High St, Trentham
Cost: $10 attendance fee

Saturday 10th September, 1.30 - 3.30pm

Orchids - the hidden forest beauty

Cathy Powers from Friends of the Brisbane Ranges is back to speak about orchids and their role in the forest.

Speaker: Cathy Powers
Where: Daylesford Neighbourhood House, 13 Camp Street, Daylesford.
Cost: $10 attendance fee.
Contact: Daylesford Neighbourhood House for bookings on (03) 5348 3569.

Term 4 Lectures

Friday 21st October, 7.00 - 8.00pm

Night time in the forest

Wombat Forestcare will present a lecture on the results from the night vision camera research we've been conducting in the Wombat Forest.

Where: Trentham Neighbourhood Centre, High St, Trentham
Cost: Gold coin donation
Contact: Trentham Neighbourhood Centre (03) 5424 1354 Email trentham@ourneighbourhood.org.au

Saturday 5th November, 1.30 - 3.30pm

What does the night mean to wildlife?

Unfortunately Jon Rowdon from the Hepburn Wildlife Shelter is unable to present What does the night mean to wildlife?. Gayle Osborne will speak on the importance of tree hollows as habitat in Hollows and other homes

Where: Daylesford Neighbourhood House, 13 Camp Street, Daylesford.
Cost: Gold coin donation.