20th April

Botany for Beginners

Name: Botany for Beginners
Start: 2024-04-20T09:00:00+1000
End: 2024-04-20T11:00:00+1000
Location: Barung Landcare Native Plant Nursery

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Event description

Join Hilary Pearl and Cam Burton for a hands-on workshop introducing some of the characteristics used to identify and classify plants.

You will pull flowers apart, make a mini-plant press and through photos of key features, you will enjoy a visual feast of Sunshine Coast flora. We will focus on four key plant families:

the Proteaceae (grevilleas, banksias),
the Myrtaceae (gums, bottlebrush, lillypillys),
Asteraceae (daisies), and the
Poaceae (grasses - meet some of our stunning native grasses).

The workshop will run for two hours, and will finish with a walk around the Barung seed forest and nursery. Participation is limited to 20 places so please book in to attend!

Date: Saturday 20th April, 2024

Time: 9am to 11am

Location: Barung Landcare Native Plant Nursery, Parkland Drive, Maleny 4552

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Barung Landcare

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For over 30 years, Barung Landcare has brought together people committed to sustaining and caring for the magnificent natural environment along the Blackall Range and surrounds.

The Sunshine Coast is home to over 10% of Australia’s native plant species, 25% of Australia’s mammals and over 50% of Australia’s birds, but also has one of the fastest growing human populations of any region in Australia. And in the midst of a Climate Emergency, now more than ever, it is incredibly important that we work together to protect and regenerate our natural areas, sustain and enhance the natural beauty of this region, and protect the unique flora and fauna that call this place home.

By supplying locally sourced native plants through our well established native nursery, connecting people through our diverse education and engagement programs, and providing essential bush regeneration services to protect and regenerate our landscape, Barung Landcare is dedicated to working for our future. Join with us and our wonderful team of volunteers in creating a better future for the Sunshine Coast region, its locals, visitors and businesses.

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