NCCMA Short Course on Native Grass ID in Kerang and St Arnaud

Posted on 19 September, 2013 by Connecting Country

Expressions of interest (EOI) are now being accepted by the North Central CMA for a short course in native grass identification. The two-day course is free and will cover:

Description, diversity, importance and classification of the grass family
Anatomy, structure and variation in the grass plant
Main identifying features of grasses
Using botanical keys and collecting specimens for identification
Grass and grassy ecosystem ecology in Australia

This interactive course will involve lectures and hands-on experience in the laboratory, followed by a field trip on the second day. Courses are been run in late October 2013 (Kerang) and late November 2013 (St Arnaud).

The course will be presented by local botanist and ecologist Paul Foreman, who has over 20 years experience in land management and nature conservation in Victoria.

Click here for a Expression of Interest Form and here for a flyer with all the details.