Ecoskills Workshops are our non-accredited training and engagement opportunities designed to cater for all learning types with a balanced mix of theory and practical hands on tasks. Our workshops are designed to be highly informative and engaging without the need for any assessment tasks. All workshop participants will gain access to a Workshop Members Portal where they can acquire all workshop resources referred to and participate in a post workshop online forum. The learning and engagement doesn't stop when our workshops do! We offer a variety of workshops catering for those starting out right through to workshops for industry professionals. Please get in contact if you have something specific you would like for your organisation.

    All about Native Grasses

    We’ve spent a few years (collectively, a life-time!) learning all about indigenous grasses through re-instating the critically endangered grasslands of Victoria.  As it works out, grasses are a hugely diverse, habitat-providing and exceptionally attractive non-invasive addition to your backyard! Come and meet some of the grasses we know and love, and take home a few species for your yard to boost biodiversity and aesthetic! We just know you will enjoy supporting the richness of native grasses as much as we do by the end of this workshop!

     

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    Ecological Restoration Theory & Principles

    Ecosystem restoration is a fairly young industry and we are always learning more and improving. The National Standards for the practice of ecological restoration in Australia have been designed to encourage all restoration and rehabilitation projects in Australia to reach their highest potential. Learn about the National Standards and how you may consider their principles in your projects.

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    Grow your Own – Divisions & Cuttings

    How can you grow plants without seeds? Well, there is a huge variety of plants that can be grown from cuttings and divisions. Ever been confused about how to grow plants from cuttings? Want to know how to turn one plant into many?  Let us demystify some tricks of the trade in this workshop covering the basics of how to grow plants from cuttings and divisions!

     

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    Grow your Own – From Seed

    There is nothing like growing your own plants. It really is a little bit of magic that will allow you to grow for your self and family or friends or larger conservation projects. Learn about indigenous plant propagation in a functioning nursery. Growing plants from seed is highly rewarding and enjoyable. You will experience the wonder of giving life to new plants, gain some personal well-being benefits and have a cheap source of plants to create habitat gardens!

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    Habitat Gardening for Birds & Butterflies

    Learn the ease and joys of having winged visitors to your home garden! Birds and butterflies are hallmarks of a happy, healthy garden and in this workshop you will learn how to usher-in flying friends by creating a garden that fills an ever-increasing habitat gap in the urban landscape. Butterflies and birds need us more than ever and we are offering our vast knowledge of ecological principles to apply to your very own garden to boost the biodiversity in your neighbourhood!

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    Introduction to Indigenous Gardening

    Learn about indigenous plants and their benefit to your garden and to you! Increase biodiversity in your local area. Create a garden that can be robust in a changing climate.  Get to know your options for weed control. Become a champion for biodiversity in your own backyard!

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    Planning a Revegetation Project for your site

    If only it was as easy as sticking some plants in the ground. We will teach you the essentials to planning and implementing successful revegetation and habitat creation projects.

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