Gwydir Ark Group hosts its second Gardens That Work with Nature Workshop
Supported by North West Local Land Services through funding from the National Landcare program, the Gwydir Ark Threatened species group hosted their second "Gardens that work with Nature" workshop last week. This event continued on with Amber Hall's tips for improving soil health in the garden through reducing insecticide, herbicide and fungicide use and allowing nature's beneficial insects such as lady bugs, bees, wasps and hoverflies to improve the health of your garden. Amber was joined by Steve Debus, Ornithologist, from UNE, who spoke of the recent research work he had carried out learning more about the region's threatened bird species, in particular the Regent Honeyeater and Swift Parrot. Steve also discussed the benefits of Mistletoe in the environment - dispelling the myth that Mistletoe was the enemy. Last but not least, Jo-Anna Skewes from Northern Slopes Landcare flagged the importance of selecting non-invasive and preferably native species in your gardens, to try and prevent the spread of Cacti and other invasive species in the environment.
The Gwydir Ark group are dedicated to activities aimed at improving the habitat of and raising awareness of Threatened species in the Gwydir Shire. To join the group or to sign up to find out more about their activities, email gwydir.ark@gmail.com
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