Backyard Biodiversity 2024 - A Series of Free Workshops & Webinars

Wildlife Friendly & Habitat Gardening, from Wildlife’s Perspective

Living with Wildlife is committed to increasing biodiversity and caring for local wildlife.  You will take home practical, economical and sustainable ideas to increase the habitat values in your garden.

In person workshop 10am Sunday, 28^th April at Frankston South Community Centre

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Photo by Janet Wheeler

What is Fungi Doing in our Backyards and Bushland?

Our natural landscapes are home to an amazing array of beautiful and ecologically important organisms.  Dr Sapphire draws on more than twenty years of practical experience in the magic, science and fun of the natural fungus world. 

Webinar 7pm Thursday 20^th June 2024

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Photo by Amy Motherwell

Attract and Support Local Birds

Noticed a reduced number of small birds in your area and want to do something about it?  Popular Ecologist Gio Fitzpatrick will share how we can attract and support birds in our gardens and bushland.

In person workshop on Wednesday 4^th September at Frankston South Community Centre

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Photo of Superb Fairy Wren by Amy Motherwell

Urban Microbats

Microbats are small but mighty.  They play an important role in the environment.  Learn more about the species of microbats surviving in suburbia, pollinating, keeping mosquito populations down and much more with Dr Lindy Lumsden.

Webinar 7pm Thursday 12^th September 2024

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Photo by Edwina Muir

* Book one or all of these free events, you will be amazed, inspired and empowered to make a difference to the biodiversity in our backyards. Please cancel your booking if unable to attend, recordings will not be provided.

Birds in the Burbs - Improving habitat for native birds in residential areas

Join us at Frankston Library for a fun and informative event on improving habitat for native birds in residential areas for Aussie Bird Count 2024! Dr Jacinta Humphry of Latrobe University will be presenting her research on the following questions -

• How does environmental change affect the birds that share our suburbs?
• Why do some birds cope better than others?
• And what can we do to better support the more sensitive species?
• Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference for our feathered friends!

In person event Saturday 5 October 10:00am - 11:15am at Frankston Library

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