10th August

Identifying Rainforest Plants of the Blackall Range: the family Rutaceae

Name: Identifying Rainforest Plants of the Blackall Range: the family Rutaceae
Start: 2024-08-10T09:00:00+1000
End: 2024-08-10T11:00:00+1000
Location: Barung Landcare Native Plant Nursery

Price $17.50 AUD Register

Event description

Oranges, lemons, and limes belong to the family Rutaceae, but we also have many local rainforest trees and shrubs in the “citrus” family. Bumpy Ash and Crow’s Ash are giant trees, and this family also includes the shrubby and scented acronychias, native limes, and the “vulnerable” three-leaved bosistoa.

Join Hilary Pearl at the Barung Nursery for a two-hour workshop learning the common features of the Rutaceae rainforest plants. You will learn nine of our local species, and using their Rutaceae features, we will key some out with the “Rainforest Trees and Shrubs” book and associated App. We will also demonstrate the use of iNaturalist, as an ID tool.

Magnifying lenses, keys, and a worksheet of the nine key species will be supplied. The morning will end with a Rutaceae walk in the Barung Seed Forest.

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

Date: Saturday 10th August, 2024

Time: 9am start to 11am

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

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Barung Landcare

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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.

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