Flora Identification Course
Posted on 8 November, 2009 by Connecting Country
Brought to you by McKenzies Hill Action & Landcare Group.
Run by Paul Foreman, consultant Botanist and Bush Heritage Australia Ecologist, the course aims to give participants an introduction to the ecosystems and indigenous flora of the Castlemaine area.
The course will run over four Sundays from 2pm – 4pm. There is a day long bus tour of the shire after the four field based sessions.
Sunday September 27th – Introduction to common trees. At Lushington Hill Bushland Reserve (Cnr. Martin & Monaghan streets, Diamond Gully).
Sunday October 4th – Common shrubs. At Kaweka Wildflower Reserve (Cnr. Hargreaves & Turner streets, Castlemaine).
Sunday October 11th – Common wildflowers. At Expedition Pass Reservoir (Reservoir Car Park, Point Road, Faraday).
Sunday November 8th – Common grasses. At Castlemaine Botanic Gardens (Northern Cark Park off Downes Rd).
Sunday November 15th – Tour of the shire. Bus provided. Meeting and returning to the car park opposite the Railway Hotel, Gingell St, Castlemaine. 10am – 4pm
For more information and to book contact Paul Foreman on 5472 4874 or 0429 134 592
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