Second Eucalypt ID Workshop

Posted on 17 November, 2011 by Connecting Country

Marie Jones, president of Connecting Country, wrote the following report on the second Eucalypt ID workshop in Castlemaine:

The second Eucalypt ID Workshop proved a challenge to those who were there – from some who knew very little about our local trees to those who had a good understanding already. The organisers were also challenged when the power at the Botanic Gardens Tea Rooms wasn’t on at first, and then half way through the presentation went off completely! Ever enterprising though, we all managed exceptionally well – a walk through the native section of the gardens put the theory to practice and then we had a lively session looking at samples of different eucalypts for identification using the key provided. Thanks to Michael Luke and Greg Guy for an informative and entertaining workshop.

The last two Eucalypt ID Workshops will take place on November 26 in Newstead and November 27 in Sutton Grange. Both are booked out. Connecting Country is currently planning its 2012 educational program and details will be announced as soon as available.