Connecting an acceptance of climate change with the need to adapt to its impacts Climate change is here and it is a new world - one that modern humans have never lived in before . We might lack the skills and knowledge to handle this, but we are good at innovation. Let's explore climate change, […]
Protecting your property by improving natural habitat. What are the best plants to control erosion on your land? What plants work best around dams and ponds to protect water quality? What plants provide the best habitat for native bees? These and other questions answered at this half day event , near St. Albans village. […]
The Platypus Mapping Project Come and hear about the field work that scientists are doing in the valley. Come and hear about the field work that scientists are doing in the valley. A university research team led by Dr Michelle Ryan is conducting surveys to determine the health and distribution of platypus in the Valley. […]
Caring for Country For countless generations, the First Nations of this continent cared for and nourished Country through knowledge and practice. Their approach ensured that Country remained healthy, balanced, and abundant over time. Today, in a world that is vastly changed, how can First Nations knowledge and practice help our community adapt to the reality […]
The Off-Grid Solar House. Is it worth the effort? Australians are coming to understand the need to design houses with climate change in mind, and they like solar energy. Solar-powered hot water systems are one thing, but what about powering the whole house with solar batteries? One valley home built in 2013/14 included a purpose -built […]
