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All around us there is a hidden world of extraordinary complexity and beauty - the realm of fungi. From the intricate networks that connect ecosystems to the prized edible specimens that grace our plates, fungi may be nature's most fascinating yet least understood kingdom.
Join us for one or both of these exceptional workshops led by acclaimed mycologist Alison Pouliot.
With Alison's expertise and engaging teaching style, you'll gain practical skills in fungal identification while discovering the vital roles these organisms play in maintaining healthy ecosystems.
These popular workshops consistently sell out, with participants praising them as a perfect blend of hands-on learning, scientific insight, and field experience.
We are pleased to offer two workshops at Wooragee this May:
Sat 17 May
Reading the Fungal Landscape: Mushroom Identification & Fungal Ecology Foray
Sun 18 May
Slow Mushrooming: Mushroom Identification Workshop
Both workshops will include a morning session in the hall, including hands-on with extensive fungal specimens, a break for BYO lunch and in the afternoon a field trip nearby.
Tickets: $60
More information and bookings: events.humanitix.com/fungi25
October 11th 6pm -more information soon. Guest speaker Lachlan Campbell on "Creating a propserous rural community in a changing climate".
We are looking for a new secretary and would love a few new committee members.
Committee work allows you to gain knowledge and skills you might not have within your day-to-day role. You can also learn from colleagues or community leaders, hear about different points of view, and expand your knowledge and have an active role in educating the public about and protecting the environment. And not the least, you are spending time with like-minded people.
If you would like to join our crew this is our link to the nomination form . Download and fill in and return to secretary or bring to the AGM.
Book for our AGM and dinner here: https://events.humanitix.com/wooragee-landcare-agm
Come and learn what makes a good frog pond, what frogs we are likely to find in this area, and how to use the Museum Australia frog app to help you identify frogs and also upload valuable information about the stautus of frogs.
https://events.humanitix.com/wooragee-frogs-and-their-habitat
October 27th
Bushy has been taking orchid walks on his lovely Wooragee property for a number of years. The last walk is 27th October. Free but registration required
https://events.humanitix.com/2024-orchid-and-wildflower-walk-at-wooragee-third-walk24
Wooragee Landcare is presenting a workshop on propagating tussocky plants like Mat-rushes, sedges and grasses. They can be propagated easily at home using a technique called "division". Come and learn how to do this, and pot up and take some home for your garden.
https://events.humanitix.com/propagation-by-division-wooragee
21st September
Bushy has been taking orchid walks on his lovely Wooragee property for a number of years. The next walk is 22nd September registration https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-2024-orchid-and-wildflower-walk-at-wooragee-second-walk
It is hoped that newcomers to Wooragee will benefit from his presentation, in planning a bird-friendly habitat around their property to attract and support local birds. It can be a lifetime hobby!
Arrive early, the talk will start at 6pm.
Afterwards, stay for a chat and the famous Wooragee Landcare refreshments!
https://events.humanitix.com/planting-a-native-garden-to-attract-woodland-birds
Wooragee Landcare is running a weed identification and weed management workshop on Saturday 10th August in the afternoon. This workshop is suitable for landholders and gardeners and will include a session in the hall with some hands-on how to identify plants, looking at weed specimens, and starting a weed scrapbook (included) then a weed walk nearby.
For Bookings https://events.humanitix.com/weed-identifcation-and-management-in-wooragee
We have two fungi events this year. They are both the same - choose to attend Saturday or Sunday. While called identifying edible fungi, they are suitable for anyone interested in fungi ID and ecology.
Anyone who has attended one of Alison's workshops has come away filled with enthusiasm, knowledge, an awareness of how important fungi are in the world, and impressed with her knowledge and teaching ability. Someone did say after a workshop "I think I will take up photographing fungi rather than foraging" - it is seriously important to be confident with your ID.
Each member receives some free plants annually. The last give-away was Sunday June 4th. Members are always there to give advice about planting, etc. Keep an eye on the newsletter to see when 2024's event is .
Acres and Acres is a social enterprise in Corryong that is interested in local food supply and community resilience . They have a market garden and supply a local cafe. Wooragee Landcare visited on Friday 3rd March. Read about it in this edition of the newsletter.
Filmed at our Slow Mushrooming - identifying edible fungi workshop and the launch of our Fungi of NE Victoria - an identification and Conservation Guide Alison Pouliot explains the importance of fungi in ecosystems and in Landcare works.
Film by Jacqui Schulz, commissioned by Wooragee Landcare and funded by the State Government Victoria, Department of Environment, Land Water and Planning.
Read more about these events in this edition of our newsletter or let us know you'd like to get news from our group by email each month.
Alison speaking at the launch of the brochure
Identification and ecology at Wooragee Hall
Checking out the mushrooms at Mayday on field trip
Pics by Jacqui Schulz
Cultural burning with Duduroa Dargal -see videos on our Wooragee Landcare YouTube channel to see our films over 3 years of the project
Adding nest boxes to creek reserves
Turning a weed infested site into a lovely picnic area with a sign explaining aboriginal use of local plants.
We do have rest and cuppa times too.
Working with the kids, and also helping with management in Yirrikama creek side reserve
Orchard pruning at Wooragee school - summer pruning run workshop by Charlie and Fay Robinson
Dirk and and Karen's garden in Patch to Patch
Members get free native indigenous plants each year
Orchids in Wooragee
Checking for Change workshop
Fairies Aprons on private property in Wooragee