8-Day Holistic Management Training Course
Nannup 2015
Based on the teachings of Allan Savory
presented by Brian Wehlburd of Inside Outside Management
Location: The Goose Shed Function Centre, Barrabup Road Nannup
Dates: 21/22 January, 25/26 February, 25/26 March and 22/23 April
The the journey, each 2-day session builds your skills, knowledge and confidence.
Session 1 (21/22 January 2015): Introduction, history of Holistic Management and its success, How we think and change – power of paradigms, ecosystem function – how nature functions holistically, incorporating livestock as a tool for making change to our environment, diagnosing the root cause of problems, what is causing biodiversity loss.
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8.30am registration & Introductions
All day: lectures; how to use a microscope correctly; looking at soil, compost & compost tea biota using a microscope.
Question and Answer time
We are having the Cardinia Shire Sustainability Officer Brett Monkton as a Guest Speaker.
I am hoping we could all make a special effort to attend.
Looking forward to seeing you all,
Could you please if possible, give me an indication if you can make it or not.
Greg Peck
Secretary
Bessie Creek/ Ararat Creek Landcare Group
Join us for a stimulating forum of ideas and information to build adaptation and resilience on your property.
10.30-11.30 am Guest speaker: Jane Bunn (ABC TV Weather Presenter)
Meet Jane and hear her presentation on understanding the weather. Learn more about the concepts of weather – how it works, the reliability of forecasts, how to see how much rain is coming, understanding the weather map etc – and a discussion on what weather we can expect for the next six to nine months.
11.45 am– 12.45 pm Guest speaker: Graeme Anderson DEPI (Seasonal Climate Scientist)
Graeme will outline the key drivers of seasonal climate variability and lead a discussion about some options for farm responses. This will include aspects of both weather variability and climate change. Graeme will also introduce some climate tools/ links that will help you both understand weather drivers and obtain information about the latest weather indicators and forecasting.
Lunch 12.45 – 1.15 pm
Climate change challenges and opportunities– can you get there from here?
This is your chance to discuss the information your agribusiness needs to adapt to the changes that climate change will bring. What are other farmers doing to address the effect of longer heatwaves during summer for instance? Can you learn from them? Are you a leader in your climate planning? What can you share with other farmers?
You are invited to meet the landholders & others involved in the ‘Growing Connections’ project.
The ‘Growing Connections’ project aims to enhance and protect remnant habitat across the Western Port Biosphere. This project is delivered by the Western Port Catchment Landcare Network in partnership with the Western Port Biosphere as part of the Connect and Improve Habitat Corridors to Create a Resilient Biosphere project supported through funding from the Australian Government.
RSVP: 13/10/2014
The weather forecast for Sunday is suggesting a typical Spring day, sunny with showers.
We will be finishing the revegetation for this year with some in-fill planting in a central part of the reserve.
Wet weather gear and work gloves will be required; tree planters and other tools will be provided.
The area already revegetated is looking great, and the fauna are utilising this site (bandicoots, birds, snakes).
The day will commence on Sunday, 21st September at 10:00, and plan to conclude by 14:00.
Light refreshments will be provided; if you have not already, can you please advise if you are planning to attend.
On Saturday, 11 October, take a walk with us around the Peninsula Gardens reserve, owned by the Mornington Peninsula Shire. Join Dr Beth Gott, renowned ethnobotanist, as she guides us through traditional uses of some plants we will see, and the management of the ecosystems we will walk through. Spot a kangaroo or two, photograph beautiful wildflowers, birds and stunning grass trees and fern gullies.
Spring into Nature is your chance to view private conservation properties, many of which are not normally open to the public. It is a free and practical way to learn and experience what we do at Trust for Nature, in partnership with private landowners, to protect our native wildlife. Come along to celebrate the local environment, experience the vibrance and diversity of our native plants and wildlife, and enjoy spring the way nature intended!
On Saturday, 4 October, join us as we head deep into the fern gullies of Gembrook to explore the tall forests, moist gullies and spring flowers. Hear from experts on the land of owls, bandicoots and perhaps you may even see or hear a Lyrebird. Morning tea will be provided.
