Join local permaculturist Dave Clark in a hands-on session building the perfect compost bays. Dave will not only teach you how to build a compost bay but also share his secrets with regard to making the best compost that will bring your soil back to fertility. Dave has 25 years experience as a permaculturist and has studied with Bill Mollison and Graeme Sait. He continues to read and experiment on his own property where he has brought a very poor soil back to life.
The workshop includes a light lunch
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Join us for some garden activity fun.
Les will start the morning talking about the lives of Echidnas, Bandicoots, Brush Turkeys and Flying-foxes and how they interact with humans. Terri Ridgeway will then give a talk on how to rescue and handle Flying-foxes and other wildlife (with a live Flying-fox). The last part of the morning will be another talk by Les on the amazing world of bats, including a section on Flying-fox management.
Dr Les Hall retired to Maleny in 2001 after a career with the CSIRO, Division of Wildlife Research, and The University of Queensland. Although Les has a strong interest in birds, mammals and wildlife, in general, he is especially passionate about bats. Educating people about the important role bats play in our environment and dispelling misconceptions surrounding bats have been major aspects of his professional career. He has authored numerous scientific papers and books about Australian wildlife. His latest books include The Natural History of Australian Bats – Working the Night Shift and A Field Guide to Australian Mammals.