Identify Harvest Grow Workshop

Thanks to the shared work of the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust and Landcare NSW under the Private Land Conservation Matters Project, Boorowa Community Landcare Group is excited to offer you the opportunity to join us for a day with experts and get a hands-on learning experience as we explore:

• Plant identification - learn about the identification of different native species with expert Alison Elvin
  
• Seed Harvesting - explore the world of native seed harvesting, what's involved and how you can do it yourself with Tom Deery
  
• Propagation - now you can harvest seed, find out how to correctly propagate it ready for planting on your property with Kath McGuirk
  

Plant Identification with Alison Elvin:
Alison Elvin has worked at the interface between sustainable farming practices and ecological management for more than three decades as both a farmer and educator. She is passionate about sharing the knowledge she has gained through these years, including hands-on strategies for people to learn to identify the plants around them.

Seed Harvesting with Tom Deery:
Tom has experience as a farm hand, manager and owner, mechanical engineer and café owner/operator amongst other things. Over the years Tom has become increasingly interested in understanding whole of landscape function and how to use management techniques to promote healthy landscapes, production and community.

Tom and his family currently own and operate Wyola Native Seeds in Yass. He has been working in this business for 2-3 years while the business itself has decades of experience in seed collecting supply and revegetation. Tom and a network of seed collectors target the Southeast Highlands, Southwest Slopes and Riverina regions when collecting seed.

Propagation with Kath McGuirk: 

Kath McGuirk as a volunteer has been managing the Yass Landcare nursery with a small team of volunteers for the last 6 years. "I love growing native plants especially seeing small native seed transform into a healthy and robust plant."

Morning Tea and lunch will be provided!

RSVP by Friday 25th October