eDNA for Biodiversity Action

Join us for a practical and informative workshop at at Joc Dwyer’s farm in Bindoon.

This workshop will: 

• Explain the background to our eDNA Landcare Australia project 

• Outline how eDNA sampling was undertaken at the local farms participating in the project

• Present summarised eDNA results from these farms and explore what they mean 

• Explain how eDNA sampling works and why it matters 

• Provide tips, tricks and limitations of eDNA sampling, plus in-field use of demonstration sampling equipment 

• Test a draft grower management / habitat strategy for real-world settings  

You'll hear from:

• Dr Adam Canning, James Cook University Senior Research Officer 

• Curtin University, Faculty of Science and Engineering eDNA Frontiers 

• Craig Pensini, RegenWA project coordinator 

Event Logistics:  

When: Tuesday 5th May 2026, 9:30am – 3:30pm 

Where: Joc Dwyer’s property 71 Toy Road Bindoon (follow the RegenWA events signs) 

Cost: FREE. Please be sure to register for catering and insurance purposes.  

Lunch and Afternoon tea provided 

Who should attend:  

Farmers, land managers, agronomists, consultants and anyone curious about the on-farm application of environmental DNA (eDNA) and integrating eDNA outcomes into a farm / landscape management plan.  

What you need to bring:  

• Hat, water bottle, keep-cup, notebook  

• Sturdy shoes for the farm site visit  

• Questions and curiosity!  

Contact RegenWA:  

Craig Pensini – RegenWA Sustainable Agriculture Project Coordinator 

This RegenWA project is funded by Landcare Australia through their Landcare Agriculture Biodiversity in Action program. This workshop is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program and delivered by Perth NRM, a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners panel.