Ann McGregor and Michael Longmore from the magnificent Friends of Merri Creek and Merri Creek Management Committee will talk about how these twin organisations got to be so fabulously effective at protecting and restoring the Merri and beyond – and bringing in so many people. They have been truly instrumental in creating change. Their online […]
Allison Menzies will give us the buzz on pollination in our grasslands – from forester moths to flower wasps, small black beetles to leafcutter bees. Her current Latrobe Uni Masters project is looking at invertebrate pollinators of five key floral plants at Illabarook Grassland Flora Reserve. Her talk with be followed by our usual monthly […]
This activity is fully booked. Join this field trip and explore the dynamic nature of our coastal and marine habitats on the shores of Beaumaris, Port Phillip Bay. Geologist Dr. James Driscoll (Assistant Lecturer, Monash University) and coastal geomorphologist Rob Gell AM (The Royal Society of Victoria President), will dive deep into: - Climate change […]
This month's Grassy Talk from the Grassy Plains Network is by Ben Cullen. Ben will tell us about Grassy Eucalypt Woodland and the issues surrounding its protection, particularly in Melbourne's north as part of the Melbourne Strategic Assessment. Ben oversees Trust for Nature's conservation initiatives in the Port Phillip and Western Port region of Victoria. […]
Climate change and our coastline – the third instalment of our Nature of Change webinar series! Join us as we explore the ever-evolving nature of Port Phillip Bay's coastline. From storm surge events to king tides and rising sea levels, we'll uncover the fascinating dynamics shaping our coastal landscapes. Dr. James Driscoll will delve into […]
Emeritus Professor John Webb from La Trobe University will reveal what lies underneath our great grassy land – the geology and geomorphology of the Victorian Volcanic Plain. Cue stony rises, lava flows and heavy clay soils! His talk with be followed by our monthly Grassy Plains Network meeting. Join using the link below. Zoom Link […]
This month's Grassy Talk from the Grassy Plains Network is by Prof. John Morgan – and we're excited! John is one of Australia's leading grassland ecologists. He'll be talking about a favourite subject of his – 'inch flora' – the tiny, glorious plants less than a few cm high that are vital to our grassy […]
Melbourne’s rail corridors include some massively important grasslands. This month's Grassy Talk from the Grassy Plains Network is by Ben Roberts from Metro Trains. He’ll be telling us how Metro is implementing their Biodiversity Management Plan, caring for the many grassland biosites they’re responsible for, and updating us on an exciting direct seeding trial happening […]
Trust for Nature has been instrumental in protecting thousands of hectares of grassland across Victoria, and Doug Robinson is their Chief Conservation Scientist. In this next Grassy Talk in the Grassy Plains Network's ongoing series, Doug will distill his considerable experience of the major changes that have occurred in our approaches to the vital task […]
Join Save Western Port Woodlands and fungi expert Dr Sapphire McMullan-Fisher for an online training session on Tuesday June 11 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. The session will cover how to search for, identify and report Critically Endangered Tea-tree Fingers Fungus. This is a refresher for those who have already taken part in a search and […]
