Western District Lakes photo-point monitoring training opportunity

Corangamite CMA are looking for volunteers passionate about photography and the Western District Lakes to assist in the long term photo-point monitoring of water levels in the lakes.

Those interested in becoming a volunteer are invited to participate in a FREE two day environmental photography workshop with internationally recognized photographer and ecologist Alison Pouliot. Both days of the workshop will feature half a day of theory and half a day exploring and photographing the Western District Lakes.

WHEN: 10:00am – 4:00pm Thursday February 1 and Friday February 2

WHERE: Corangamite CMA, 64 Dennis Street Colac, VIC 3250

RSVP: There are limited spaces so get in early  – RSVP by Friday January 26 to (03) 52329100 or rose.herben@ccma.vic.gov.au

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Please remember that if you want further information about any of the presentations,  ask the presenters. There are some great photos and information provided, but you need permission of the author to use them. If you are new to this site check out the other presentations from the workshop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Banksia workshop presentations now available

Silver Banksia

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Silver Banksia in the North East

Here is the slide show presented by Will Ford from the Trust for Nature at the Banksia Workshop 24 February 2017 at Lake Bolac.

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Fifteen Years of Silver Banksia

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