Sundowner Series: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Join Nature Conservation Margaret River Region for our Environmental Sundowner on the topic of THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY.

We'll delve into what it means to live in a global biodiversity hotspot, and the double edged sword of this term.

We'll hear from Professor Hans Lambers, a renowned plant biologist plant biologist, author of more than 600 papers and the book Plant Life on the Sandplains in South West Australia. UWA's Professor Lambers has studied the evolutionary survival techniques of thousands of native WA species; has an international reputation for his work on plant respiration, nutrition, growth, productivity and plant-soil interactions; and he established the Kwongan Foundation to improve conservation strategies for endangered plants. He’ll discuss the double-edged sword of why our region is so incredibly biodiverse but why it is also vulnerable to invaders.

Meanwhile, Nature Conservation’s Arum Lily Blitz team will discuss why arum lilies – although considered a beautiful flowering plant by some – are an “ugly” species for our ecosystem, the impacts of this invasive species, and some of the successes in controlling it.

Enjoy light supper, a drink, audience Q and A and become part of the conversation.

This Sundowner event is made possible via funding provided from the Augusta Margaret River Shire and generous sponsorship from the Margaret River Wine Association.

Date : Thursday 8th May

Venue : Nala Bardip Mia (HEART MARGARET RIVER - Main Theatre), Wadandi Country

Time : 6pm - 8pm

Ticket Price : Members $15, Non-members $25  (Ticket includes free drink on entry & light supper)

To become a member of Nature Conservation ($30 per yr) please sign up here or purchase 'annual membership renewal' above.