Grass ID for Bush Regenerators: Getting to Know Your Grasses

Grasses. Subtle. Diverse. Often overlooked—until they’re not.

Join us for a hands-on day of learning with Harry Rose, author of Grasses of Coastal NSW, as we build confidence in identifying and managing grasses across the Sydney region. This workshop blends a clear, practical introduction to grass structure with time in the field—because nothing beats seeing it in situ.

We’ll focus on recognising key diagnostic features, distinguishing native species from invasive threats, and understanding how grass composition shapes ecosystem recovery. In line with best practice bush regeneration, we’ll explore how species composition and threat management influence restoration outcomes .

Got a mystery grass? Bring along flowering specimens for ID on the day.

Copies of Grasses of Coastal NSW will be available for purchase, $20 cash.

What you’ll learn

How to:

Identify key morphological features used in grass recognition
Recognise a range of native and non-native grasses in the region
Spot current and emerging grassy weeds impacting local bushland
Access reliable information for species-specific management

What’s on the day

Intro to grass structure (classroom session)
Using Grasses of Coastal NSW + iNaturalist for ID
Lunch (30 min)
Guided field walk and practical identification

Event details

Date: Friday 8 May
Time: 9:30am – 2:00pm (includes 30 min lunch break)
Location:
Kariong Youth Hall, 98 Mitchell Drive, Kariong NSW
The field trip location will be advised on the day.

Catering: Lunch will be provided. However there are no kitchen facilities so please BYO something to drink/water and a snack if needed.

Menu: Meat and vegetarian wraps, sushi, fruit and biscuits (incl GF).

What to Bring

weather appropriate clothing for indoors and field trip incl hat, shoes.
notetaking implements
hands lens if you have one.
If your tush gets tender BYO cushion.

Contacts

Your AABR Host on the Day is Nina Koutts 0407 294 017

Your presenter is Harry Rose

M: 0428 437 158

Flickr: Macleay Grass Man

hrose.nswdpi@gmail.com

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

To fulfill AABR’s duty of care to our members and attendees at our events

Personal hygiene is encouraged.
Please do not attend the event if you are unwell or exhibiting flu-like symptoms

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