The impact

Participants of the event enjoyed a tour at the Northern Foreshores of Copeton Dam (an environmental flow and water supply dam located 20kms west of Inverell) Local ecologist Wendy Hawes led a walk in the area to assess native habitat, attendees were lucky enough to come across an echidna, bearded dragon and many species of birds whilst on the walk.

  Presentations on the day included: Ecologist Alexander Dudley who presented on local and endangered birds in the Inverell district and their habitat, attendees learned about the need to plant certain tree and shrub species to suit local birdlife.  Ecologist Wendy Hawes presented on local tree species and communities, how to identify species, what identification books, apps and documents are available to help with identification.  Ecologist Liz Blair presented on the endangered Yellow-Bellied Glider which is found on the Tingha Plateau, it’s unique attributes and the gliders amazingly distinct calls.  Avid local gardener presented on her passion to re wild gardens, what the easiest native plants are to establish and the best pollinator plants that will encourage birds and insects to come into the garden.  Kerry Saunders local indigenous woman presented on native bush foods and their uses in aboriginal culture, how to harvest native seeds and different stages of the year, how to mill the seeds to use in bush tucker food (a technique that has been handed down through many generations of Kerry’s family),this presentation was a highlight and of particular interest to the attendees on the day, ending a successful awareness raising event of our environment