Landholders, birdwatchers, families, and students are invited to spend a day getting to know the wetland plants, birds, and bugs of Racecourse Lagoon, Uralla at a free field event on Tuesday, 17 November.
The day, called Botany, Biosecurity, Bugs and Birds, runs from 10am to 2pm. It focuses on the ecological value and ongoing restoration of the lagoon.
It brings together local knowledge and specialist insights across wetland botany, birds, beneficial insects, weeds, and regional biosecurity.
The morning program will introduce the Natural Heritage Trust Highland Wetlands project and the work under way at Racecourse Lagoon through the NSW Environmental Trust’s Conservation and Ecological Restoration of Racecourse Lagoon project.
Presenters will explore why wetlands matter, the plants and habitats they support, and common bird and insect species. They will also cover local weed threats, general biosecurity practices, and current regional issues, including avian influenza and cane toads.
After lunch, guests can join guided field sessions focused on wetland plant, bird, and bug identification. There will also be a walk exploring the revegetation work around the lagoon perimeter.
Morning tea and lunch are included. Guests should bring a chair, a hat, sunscreen, and sturdy enclosed footwear, and dress for outdoor conditions.
The event is funded by the Australian Government’s Natural Heritage Trust and delivered by Northern Tablelands Local Land Services. The NSW Environmental Trust project is delivered by Uralla Shire Council and Southern New England Landcare under the NSW Landcare Enabling Program.
To register, visit events.humanitix.com/botany-biosecurity-bugs-and-birds.
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