Identifying Rainforest Plants of the Blackall Range: the family Meliaceae

Name: Identifying Rainforest Plants of the Blackall Range: the family Meliaceae
Start: 2024-12-21T09:00:00+1000
End: 2024-12-21T11:00:00+1000
Location: Barung Landcare Native Plant Nursery

Sat, 21 Dec, 9am - 11am AEST

Barung Landcare Native Plant Nursery

north maleny, australia

Barung Landcare

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The yellow hues of the deciduous red and white cedars delight us in Autumn. The new red leaves of the red cedars across the landscape herald the arrival of spring. These magnificent and much valued trees are in the family of Meliacace, and share many common features in their leaves and flowers.

Join Hilary Pearl and Rowena Thomas at the Barung Nursery for a two-hour workshop learning the Meliaceae species of our local Blackall Range forests, plus some others you may encounter across the broader Sunshine Coast. Distinguishing them from each other, and their doppelgangers can be tricky. With our tips and strategies, and after our walk in the Barung Seed Forest, we plan for you to leave the workshop well on the way to becoming a Meliaceae expert.

We recommend you bring a pen, a torch (or a phone with a torch), and your own eye lens if you have one. Magnifying lenses and eye lenses will be available to use, and worksheets will be supplied as we delve deep into this group of wonderful and charismatic trees.

Participation is limited to 15 places so please book in to attend!

Date: Saturday 21st December, 2024

Time: 9am start to 11am

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

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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.