Wetlands Tour
November 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
$65
We have re-created a series of beautiful ephemeral wetlands here at the Arboretum. This one and a half hour tour will be lead by Development Manager, Cath Olive. Cath will lead you through the ecology of our local wetland ecosystems, explain the process of creating our chain-of-ponds, and discuss how we maintain and continue to enhance our wetlands.
We will discuss the role of different plant species, the importance of a seasonal drying cycle, and the different invertebrates and frogs that call our wetlands home. We will also discuss practical solutions to enhance farm dams for landscape health and biodiversity.
Presenter
Cathy Olive has worked in environmental education and landscape restoration in the Goulburn Broken catchment for the past 28 years. She is passionate about plants, people and wildlife – working to balance the needs of community and farmers with positive environmental outcomes. She is inspired by biodiverse landscape restoration and working alongside Traditional Owners in managing country.