The fungi on Mt Canobolas and the surrounding area are little known. Fungi are an important part of these ecosystems, especially in creating and stabilising soils, nourishing and interconnecting plants, as a food supply for animals, and underpinning the health and resilience of the mount.

The aim of the foray is to equip participants with fungus identification skills and the basic principles and protocols for surveying fungi in the field and to build on the data collected from previous surveys. Following an introductory overview, we will work in groups to survey the fungi of the field sites using field guides and other field resources. Morning and afternoon groups will crossover at lunch for a cup of soup.

Once registered you will receive information regarding the session on the day and participant requirements.
Please note only 1 booking is required per family. 

Workshop cost $10

Where:

Federal Falls campground

Federal Falls Walking Track, Canobolas NSW 2800

The fungi on Mt Canobolas and the surrounding area are little known. Fungi are an important part of these ecosystems, especially in creating and stabilising soils, nourishing and interconnecting plants, as a food supply for animals, and underpinning the health and resilience of the mount.

The aim of the foray is to equip participants with fungus identification skills and the basic principles and protocols for surveying fungi in the field and to build on the data collected from previous surveys. Following an introductory overview, we will work in groups to survey the fungi of the field sites using field guides and other field resources. Morning and afternoon groups will crossover at lunch for a cup of soup.

Once registered you will receive information regarding the session on the day and participant requirements.
Please note only 1 booking is required per family. 

Workshop cost $10

Where:

Federal Falls campground

Federal Falls Walking Track, Canobolas NSW 2800

Photographs of fungi are an important part of learning to identify fungi, and also for documenting their whereabouts.

Online platforms such as iNaturalist and the Atlas of Living Australia are great resources of images of fungi to which the public can contribute.

What are the important aspects of a mushroom to capture and how do we deal with tricky lighting and other challenges in the field?

In this highly interactive workshop, you will learn how to photograph fungi in different contexts to capture both their scientific and aesthetic contexts, as well as the use of photography in biodiversity monitoring. This event has two components in the morning we will be gathering at the Environmental Learning Facility Orange Showground. The field component will take place at the Federal Falls picnic area at Mount Canobolas. 

Workshop cost $50

WHERE:

Environmental Learning Facility, Orange Showground

Leeds Parade, Orange NSW 2800

Photographs of fungi are an important part of learning to identify fungi, and also for documenting their whereabouts.

Online platforms such as iNaturalist and the Atlas of Living Australia are great resources of images of fungi to which the public can contribute.

What are the important aspects of a mushroom to capture and how do we deal with tricky lighting and other challenges in the field?

In this highly interactive workshop, you will learn how to photograph fungi in different contexts to capture both their scientific and aesthetic contexts, as well as the use of photography in biodiversity monitoring. This event has two components in the morning we will be gathering at the Environmental Learning Facility Orange Showground. The field component will take place at the Federal Falls picnic area at Mount Canobolas. 

Workshop cost $50

WHERE:

Environmental Learning Facility, Orange Showground

Leeds Parade, Orange NSW 2800

Fungi are diverse and widespread. They’ve managed to colonise almost every habitat on earth. Where do we begin to get to know them and how do we differentiate one from another? 

This workshop introduces participants to a range of fungi from the local region and beyond. Taking a multisensory approach (using sight, touch and smell), we’ll work through various fungus specimens and the basic diagnostic features that are used to identify them.

Don’t forget to bring along your mushroom specimens for identification.

Workshop cost $30

Additional Information:

Mycology May, is a collaborative initiative between the Central Tablelands Regional Landcare Network and Local Land Services. Participants will receive detailed information regarding the workshop itinerary, what to bring, and how to prepare closer to the event date. Space is limited, and we encourage early registration to secure your spot in this exciting exploration of fungi.

WHERE:

Environmental Learning Facility, Orange Showground

Leeds Parade, Orange NSW 2800

Event Description:
Dive into the enchanting and mysterious world of fungi with "The Mushroom Mysteries," an interactive whodunit that beckons you into the woods. In partnership with the Central Tablelands Intrepid Landcare, the Central Tablelands Regional Landcare Network, and Local Land Services, this unique event blends the thrill of mystery-solving with the intriguing study of fungi's taxonomic features.

As night falls over the Central Tablelands, participants will embark on a guided adventure through an evening dotted with clues, each pointing toward the peculiar characteristics and ecological roles of different fungi. But there's a twist – one of these fungi is not like the others. Using your detective skills and newfound mycological knowledge, can you solve the clues and unveil which fungi committed the crime?

To enhance your experience, we will provide drinks and nibbles throughout the event, ensuring you stay refreshed as you unravel the mysteries that await.

Who Should Attend:
This event is perfect for nature enthusiasts, amateur mycologists, and anyone with a curiosity for ecological mysteries. The Central Tablelands Intrepid Landcare is focused on connecting volunteers (aged 18-35) across the region to think global and act local and who are eager to learn, explore, and contribute to environmental stewardship in a fun, engaging setting.

Location: CWA Hall,  Lords Pl Corner, Byng St, Orange NSW 2800
Cost: $20.00

A major development in the biodiversity space was the passing last year of the Australian Government's Nature Repair Act, introducing certificates to underpin a biodiversity market (running alongside the burgeoning carbon market). Australia is actually the first country to introduce such a centrally regulated biodiversity market.  

The Alluvium Foundation has brought together outstanding speakers to explore the opportunities and challenges of such a Nature Repair Market.  They will be holding two online lunchtime seminars (Wednesday April 24 and May 1).  This introduces a topic that could represent a fundamental change in the way the environment is protected and repaired in Australia and globally.  

Session 2: Wed May 1 (1pm - 2pm)   -  Challenges of biodiversity markets

•  Risks, opportunities, and net outcomes of biodiversity markets  (Dr Megan Evans, UNSW)

• An ecological perspective  (A/Prof Patrick  O’Connor, Uni of Adelaide)

• Challenges of biodiversity markets  (Dr Neil Byron, Director, Natural Capital Economics).

It seems we are in something of a fungal turn. Once overlooked, fungi are the exhilarating new poster organisms reconfiguring our understanding of the natural word and capturing the public imagination. 

Although little known, the roots of almost every plant in the Australian landscape are intimately entwined with fungi. These clandestine relationships extend beyond trees to include every orchid and most shrubs and grasses. Symbioses are the secret to success in our highly variable climate and nutrient-deficient soils.

In this highly interactive introductory workshop, you’ll get to experience a range of fungi from the local region and learn about their fascinating ecology, life histories and cultural significance.

Don’t forget to bring along your mushroom specimens for identification.

The workshop cost $30

Additional Information:

Mycology May, is a collaborative initiative between the Central Tablelands Regional Landcare Network and Local Land Services. Participants will receive detailed information regarding the workshop itinerary, what to bring, and how to prepare closer to the event date. Space is limited, and we encourage early registration to secure your spot in this exciting exploration of fungi.

Where:

Environmental Learning Facility, Orange Showground

Leeds Parade, Orange NSW 2800

A major development in the biodiversity space was the passing last year of the Australian Government's Nature Repair Act, introducing certificates to underpin a biodiversity market (running alongside the burgeoning carbon market). Australia is actually the first country to introduce such a centrally regulated biodiversity market.

The Alluvium Foundation has brought together outstanding speakers to explore the opportunities and challenges of such a Nature Repair Market. They will be holding two online lunchtime seminars (Wednesday April 24 and May 1). This introduces a topic that could represent a fundamental change in the way the environment is protected and repaired in Australia and globally.

Session 1: Wed April 24th  (1pm - 2:30pm)  -   Opportunities for biodiversity markets in Australia

•  A government perspective (Jeremy Thomas, DCCEEW, Director, Legislation and Compliance, Nature Repair Market section). 

• International context for biodiversity investment (including linkages with the carbon market) (Laura Waterford, Director, Pollination)

• A legal perspective  (Jillian Button, Allens-Linklaters, Partner and Head of Climate Change) 

• Requirements for successful regulation  (Carl Binning, Executive General Manager Scheme Operations Division Clean Energy Regulator).

The 2022 flood events devastated the Mid-Western Regional Council (MWRC) LGA. Please join MWRC for an informative river seminar with local experts. The day will cover:

• How rivers work and why erosion occurs

• Catchment and landscape flows

• Effective techniques to remediate rivers

• Legislation requirements for working in waterways

Guest speakers include:

• Mike Ashelford, Land Services Officer - Local Land Services

• Josh Frappell, Principal Advisor - The Regenerative

• Janine Koppel, Enviornmental Officer - Soil Conservation Service

• Tony Miskle, Director - Miskle's Earthmoving

After lunch, participants will venture to a gravity rock wall constructed by Miskle's Earthmoving where there will be discussion about when this type of erosion control is effective and what goes into the project. The structure is located across from the dog park along the Cudgegong River. Participants are welcome to walk or drive around and park at the dog park.

This is a free event located in the Seminar Room within Mudgee Arts Precinct; it is upstairs and wheelchair accessible with a lift located across from the staircase.

Morning tea and lunch provided and registration is essential.

Greening Bathurst invites you to the February 2024 Green Drinks event with guest presenter Professor Sebastian Pfautsch who will present the “Benefits of Bathurst becoming a tree city”.

Erosion and sediment control workshop 4: Preparing and reviewing plans for soil and water management

Workshop 4 trains personnel responsible for the identification and design of temporary and permanent erosion and sediment control measures on construction sites and for their delineation on a plan.

The workshop pulls together the information presented at Workshops 1, 2 and 3. It is a practical application of the work undertaken at the earlier workshops. This workshop also trains regulators in the necessary skills for review of Soil and Water Management Plans and Erosion and Sediment Control Plans.

Participants will gain a sound understanding of the process involved with the selection, design and placement of a range of typical erosion sediment control measures suitable for use on construction sites. They will be able to delineate these on a plan following the criteria set out in the “Blue Book”. In addition they will be able to review such plans.

Topics include:

• the theory of plan preparation

• how to prepare a plan with a guided practice excercise

• how to prepare a plan using local examples

• how to review Soil and Water Management Plans and Erosion and Sediment Control Plans

Participants should bring a paper or electronic copy of the “Blue Book”, a calculator, notebook and pen, and a laptop computer loaded with the software provided at Worshop 3.

Erosion and sediment control workshop 3: Water Management on construction sites

Workshop 3 trains those responsible for the selection, design or review of temporary and permanent erosion and sediment control measures on urban construction sites.

The workshop is geared mainly for consultants who prepare and regulators who review Soil and Water Management Plans. An engineering background is not required. This workshop is equally applicable to both engineers and non-engineers.

Participants will gain a sound understanding of the design of various measures described in the “Blue Book” such as sediment basins, diversion structures and catch drains.

Topics include:

• the theory and application of water management on construction sites

• how to size and design sediment basins

• how to design catch drains and diversion structures

Participants should have attended Workshop 2 first.