An Introduction to Native Grasses with Andrew Crompton

Join us for a native grass workshop with local Botanist Andrew Crompton. Held at Andrews purpose-built classroom in Mount Barker, we will learn some theory before we head outdoors to observe some different grass species.

This is a beginner friendly workshop - property owners, botany or ecology students, or volunteers in local bushcare groups in particular will benefit from this workshop.

What to expect:

• Get to know native grasses
  What are native grasses, why are they important, and how they differ from introduced species.

• Build identification skills
  Learn to recognise common native grasses and distinguish them from weeds.
  Learn grass-specific botanical terminology.

• Discover what’s on your property
  Understand what the presence of native grasses can tell us about the local environment.
  Feel free to bring along samples from your property for ID assistance (please ensure weeds are in a zip-lock bag so they don't spread!)

• Learn to care for native grasses and their ecosystems
  Explore practical ways to protect, manage and support native grasses and the ecosystems they’re part of.

Stay on for hands-on bushcare session

After the workshop, you’re invited to stay for an optional one-hour weeding session with Andrew. Lunch will be provided, and you'll get to spend some time learning practical techniques for identifying and controlling weedy grasses while helping care for a patch of local bushland.
It’s a great chance to put what you’ve learned into practice and make a positive contribution to the local environment.

Please opt in for the bushcare session when you purchase your tickets for catering purposes.

Please arrive from 9.45am for a 10am start.

Morning tea provided.

Prior to this workshop, you will receive an email with address details.

For further enquiries please contact: 

Hills Environment Centre

info@hecinc.org.au

0405 527 610

Hills Environment Centre is proudly supported by Hills & Fleurieu Landscape SA Board and funded by Green Adelaide

We acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians of the land and waters, the Peramangk and Kaurna peoples, upon whose land we live, work, travel and visit at the Hills Environment Centre.