EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT INVERTEBRATES!
Posted on 9 October, 2026 by Lori
There are two presentations coming up in the district focusing on spineless wildlife. All are welcome to attend.
Tuesday 13th October – 7.30pm Newstead Community Centre
Ecologist Dr Lynda Wilson will give an illustrated talk on NATIVE BEES. Lynda has developed a deep knowledge of native bees and has photographed over 70 species on her property near Drummond. Lynda is guest speaker at Newstead Landcare’s AGM on Tuesday 13th October at Newstead Community Centre, Lyons Street Newstead at 7.30pm. The AGM will be brief then Lynda will introduce us to these extremely important insects. There will be a cuppa afterwards. Gold coin donations appreciated.
Monday 19th October – 6pm, Ray Bradfield Room
Michael Barkla will give an illustrated, free talk ‘Life from the beginning (according to invertebrates)’. He is drawing on observations over many years in the Box-ironbark forest. There will be a very brief AGM beforehand. The AGM and presentation will be at the Ray Bradfield Room 33 Forest Street Castlemaine (next to Victory Park and the IGA Maxi Car Park), starting at 6pm on Monday 19th October. Followed by a light supper.
Photo: Native Bees (Lasioglossum species) on Diggers Speedwell flower, taken by Patrick Kavanagh
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