Guarding the Grasslands: Native Grass Identification & Plains-wanderer Protection Field Day

Guarding the Grasslands: Native grass identification & Plains-wanderer protection field day

The Plains-wanderer is a small, ground-dwelling and critically endangered bird requiring specific semi-arid grassland habitat. Once widespread throughout south-east Australia, the species is now confined to limited areas including parts of the Murray and Riverina regions of New South Wales around Hay, Narrandera, Jerilderie and Urana.

Join us for Guarding the Grasslands and experience the renowned Cocketgedong Station, located between Jerilderie and Urana, to discover how the critically endangered Plains-wanderer is being protected. 

• Learn about the Plains-wanderer and its habitat, as well as the regional projects dedicated to conservation of the species
• Take part in a native grass identification and management paddock walk
• Improve your understanding of managing, monitoring and protecting biodiversity

Hear from specialist speakers: 

• David Parker (Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water)
• Shanna Rogers (Murray Local Land Services)
• Colleen O'Malley (NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust)
• Dr Meredith Mitchell (Corowa District Landcare)

A free event with morning tea and lunch provided. Everyone welcome!

What to bring: 

• Hat 
• Boots/sturdy enclosed footwear
• Sunscreen
  
• Water bottle
• Chair

Address: Cocketgedong Station is located between Urana and Jerilderie, NSW. Directions will be provided in your booking confirmation email.

For enquiries, please call Claire at Corowa District Landcare on 0417 858 533.

Bookings essential by 14th October.

This event is possible thanks to the shared work of the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust and Landcare NSW under the Private Land Conservation Matters project.