Expressions of interest have just opened for farmers in south-west WA to join a subsidised soil testing and fertiliser management program through government-funded programs Healthy Estuaries WA and Soil Wise. Click here to learn more and express your interest in the program The programs enable farmers to make the most...
The Cape Cafe provided a warm and friendly atmosphere for us to learn all about the local western ringtail possums and enjoy freshly made, delicious pizza! Thank you Dr Bronte Van Helden for the fantastic presentation on the critically endangered western ringtail possums found along the south coast. We learnt...
What a great presentation by Birdlife Australia’s Dr Sam Rycken on the endangered Carnaby black cockatoos. We learnt about the Carnaby’s habitat, breeding cycle, the importance of nesting hollows both natural and artificial and how Sam’s project is helping to ensure this iconic bird’s future. This was followed by a...
28th of February @ Elleker General Store – Understanding your Soil Test Results Workshop. Local HEWA farmer participants were invited to receive their farm nutrient maps. These maps contain all of the data collected over the last year from soil sampling and tissue testing. The data showed what might be...
We had a jam packed weekend with renowned soil scientist Dr Christine Jones visiting the Torbay Catchment. ‘Soil Secrets’ was an evening talk on Friday, where we had over 100 attendees and this was followed on Saturday with an all day ‘Masterclass’ where 35 participants were able to go deeper...
There was an unprecedented amount of interest in the tour with Larry, we had so many emails and messages of people wishing to attend after it booked out in a few hours. This has led to creating a second opportunity to re-do the tour for those who missed out but...
All of the attendees were very impressed with the presenter’s practicality and embodied experience that they were able to bring. It was particularly positive having members of the Elleker and Torbay Volunteer Brigades join the workshops and share their local knowledge and experience. The food provided by Toni at Elleker...
Food Production at Home: Productive Edible Garden Tour with Lorna Thompson Wow what an information overload! Lorna kindly shared her vast knowledge and insights on creating a thriving edible garden and how to work with difficult soil and weather conditions to improve the health of the garden as well as...
Black Cockatoo Reporting TCG is starting an exciting new project to help breeding black cockatoos in your area, but we need your help! Between October and November 2022 you could help us out by informing us when you see our black cockatoo friends! We would like to know: • What...
