You, me and biodiversity 2013
Wombat Forestcare is delighted to announce the return of this popular series
Friday 22nd February, 7.00 - 8.00pm
Reptiles of Victoria
Come and join local ecologist Damien Cook and learn about the diversity of reptiles in the North Central Region. From worm Lizards to geckos, skinks to snakes, Central Victoria is the meeting place of the reptiles typically found in Southern Australia (known as the Bassian fauna), and those species more typical of the dry arid inland (also known as the Eyrean fauna). For example at Leanganook (Mount Alexander) the Barking or Thick-tailed geckos reach the southern limit of their distribution while the Eastern three-lined skink reaches its northern limit. The variety at our doorstep and their ecological importance will be the focus of this session. Also how to look for them without hurting yourself or them.
Speaker: Damien Cook
Where: Trentham Neighbourhood Centre, High St, Trentham
Cost: Gold coin donation
Information: info@wombatforestcare.org.au
Saturday 25th May, 1 - 3pm (confirmed)
Land for Wildlife
Land for Wildlife (Victoria) is a State government program supporting landholders or managers who provide habitat for native wildlife on their land. In operation since November 1981, there are now more than 5,900 Victorian Land for Wildlife properties involving over 14,800 dedicated people. In this talk learn more about the Land for Wildlife program and planting to create habitat and assist biodiversity.
See the Land for Wildlife website
Speaker: Elspeth Swan (DSE)
Where: Trentham Neighbourhood Centre, High St, Trentham
Cost: Gold coin donation
Information: info@wombatforestcare.org.au
Saturday 22nd June, 1 - 3pm (confirmed)
Koalas and habitat
Dave Mitchell, the Australian Koala Foundation's (www.savethekoala.com) Landscape Ecologist and Spatial Analyst, forms the scientific division of the AKF. His skills in GIS mapping, statistical analysis and field data collection, among many others, allow the AKF to provide advice on policy and planning decisions. The National Koala Conservation Strategy has identified that there should be a standardised mapping approach and Dave is involved in producing a list of trees that constitute Koala Habitat throughout the Koala’s entire range.
For an example of Dave's work see the Koala Habitat Atlas
Speaker: Dave Mitchell (Australian Koala Foundation)
Where: Trentham Neighbourhood Centre, High St, Trentham
Cost: Gold coin donation
Information: info@wombatforestcare.org.au
Saturday 19th October, 1 - 3pm (confirmed)
Tawny frogmouth and owl research update
This presentation will update us on Marian's ongoing research into Tawny frogmouths, Southern boobooks and Australian owlet-nightjars. Marian is a PhD Candidate on the Tawny Frogmouth Project from the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at Deakin University.
Speaker: Marian Weaving
Where: Trentham Neighbourhood Centre, High St, Trentham
Cost: Gold coin donation
Information: info@wombatforestcare.org.au
Friday 6th December, 7.00 - 8.30pm (confirmed)
VNPA/WFC Night vision camera project update
Wombat Forestcare has been using night vision cameras to help us identify the fauna of the Wombat Forest. Miriam Rotstein will present the latest trends and sightings from our camera project. This is a great opportunity to see what is happening in the forest at night.
Speaker: Miriam Rotstein
Where: Trentham Neighbourhood Centre, High St, Trentham
Cost: Gold coin donation
Information: info@wombatforestcare.org.au