COMMUNITY FORUMS, WORKSHOPS & FIELD DAYS
We hold regular forums and workshops on a variety of relevant topics. We also host occasional field days to advance the practical learnings of the local community.
SEED COLLECTING WORKSHOP
FEB 2024
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An enriching and enjoyable workshop showing participants how to collect the seeds of native plants. We were again fortunate to be taught by Ruth Mollison, a pre-eminent expert on Tasmanian plants. We were hosted at a spectacular, revegetated property at Erriba, and were able to view a number of beautiful mature plants inc. Hakea, Callistemon, Acacia, and Athrotaxis (King Billy Pine).
SHELTERBELTS and BLACKWOODS FIELD DAY JUL 2023
A special day. Participants were privileged to be hosted at two exceptional properties. First, a highly successful, certified organic farm at Barrington. We viewed a variety of shelter belts comprising native Tasmanian spp. and exotics. The owners - one of whom is a professional forester - shared their learnings. Second, a beautiful small-holding at Paradise. Here we were able to inspect blackwood plantations at different stages of growth and in varying locations across the property. Thank you to our generous hosts for sharing their expertise.
SEED COLLECTING
WORKSHOP JAN 2023
A 90 minute workshop, conducted by Ruth Mollison, on how to collect the seed of native plants, and how to prepare and store the seed prior to planting.
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESERVES AUG 2022
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land reserves in Tasmania
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public reserves - with a focus on Mount Roland Regional Reserve (what activities can/cannot legally occur there).
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options to privately preserve land that you love on your property.
Presenters:
Andrea Henderson, Regional Planner Tasmanian Parks & Wildlife Service
Gail Dennett and John Dennett, Co-Chairs of Conservation Landholders Tasmania.
REFLECTIONS ON A STORM JULY 2022
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A community forum incorporating presentations, poetry, and music to reflect on the devastating wind storm in the Sheffield area 11-12 June 2022. Members of Disaster Relief Australia also attended and spoke about the exemplary, practical support they are providing to local residents.
FUNGI, SLIME MOULDS AND FERAL ANIMALS MAY 2021
A sold-out event on slime moulds and fungi, presented by Sarah Lloyd, and incorporating a field walk.
The second half of the event presented findings from our group's Communities Environment Program (CEP) Feral Animals Study. Presenters included Dr Nicole Anderson and Barbara Alsop.