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Joanna Davis is part way through a Masters in Astronomy and taught Science and Upper School Physics for several years in Australia and Britain and also recently completed a Doctor of Jurisprudence which is a fancy title for studying law. On this occasion however, Joanna will be sharing another of her great passions – the laws of the universe. She will talk about the origins of the cosmos, how the stars are formed and a bit on the history of astronomy. Joanna will guide you th

Are you a farmer, part of a Landcare group, or simply passionate about sustainable agriculture? Southern Forests Community Landcare (SFCL) is excited to invite you to a free, hands-on workshop dedicated to smarter parasite management through Worm Egg Counting (WEC). Why Worm Egg Counting Matters? Parasites can be a costly challenge for livestock producers, but traditional control methods often lead to unnecessary expenses and can harm beneficial soil organisms—like the incre

O. taurus Monitor, Monitor, Monitor With just a shovel and a bucket of water you can check what dung beetles are in your ground, it's super simple. Find a target manure pile and scoop the whole pad (and a few centimeters of soil) into a bucket of water. The beetles soon float to the top and can be scooped out. Do this throughout the year as often as possible to give you a good overall picture of what's going on. Count how many dung beetles you find and if you want to get rea