Kedron Brook workshop series

Kedron Brook workshop series

sediment basinRegeneration and Resilience: Crafting Your Kedron Brook Backyard Restoration Plan workshop series

You are invited to attend our FREE two-event workshop series “Regeneration and Resilience: Crafting Your Kedron Brook Backyard Restoration Plan” on 19 October and 16 November 2024.

The workshops are designed to equip Kedron Brook residents with the knowledge and tools needed to regenerate their backyard while making it more resilient to weather events and improving its ecological values.

Join us to explore, through a restoration lens, the typical opportunities and challenges of living on a creek, deepen your understanding of the local ecosystem, and start crafting a practical plan for maintaining your land. Plus, you'll have the chance to apply this knowledge directly by using a big map of your backyard to create your own personalised restoration plan!

Though not mandatory, we strongly encourage participation in both workshops as it will help you to better understand and apply the information provided. As personalised maps, specialised tools and equipment will be provided free of charge, registration is required.

Please note that these workshops are tailored to an adult audience.

Both workshops will be held on private properties in the Kedron Brook area. Location details will be shared closer to the dates.

Here’s the description of each workshop and links for you to register.

Workshop 1 – Observation and planning
Saturday 19 October 2024, 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

This workshop is about building a connection with your land and understanding the unique opportunities and challenges of living near the creek and within the Brook. Through a series of guided activities, you will:

  • Observe, reflect, and connect with the natural environment around you.
  • Start crafting your property care plan by identifying long-term, mid-term, and immediate goals that align with your vision for the land.
  • Delve into a hands-on property assessment with the help of experts. Learn about erosion, water flow, vegetation, and habitat, and begin developing your own backyard’s restoration and rehabilitation plan.
  • Discover common plant species and local weeds with Bushtekniq and learn how to identify and manage them on your property.

We'll wrap up the session by introducing some fun activities for your property plan and give you a sneak peek into what’s coming in Workshop 2.

Catering and supporting materials will be provided for all participants.

Workshop 2 – Stabilise, weeding and planting
Saturday 16 November 2024, 8:00 am - 1:30 pm

The second workshop will check in on how you are progressing, answer any questions from your property observations, and provide a hands-on experience with practical skills for your backyard’s restoration. You’ll also hear from long-time Kedron Brook residents, who will share their stories of living by the creek.

Key activities include:

  • Deepen your understanding of water flow, vegetation patterns, and optimal planting locations.
  • Get hands-on experience with weeding, site preparation, and planting to kickstart your property restoration.
  • Familiarise yourself with useful tools and techniques.

We'll wrap up the session by sharing interesting and useful resources, introducing some activities for your property plan and giving you something to take home…no spoilers beforehand, though!

Catering and supporting materials will be provided for all participants.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with your land and community, learn how to make your backyard more resilient and play a part in preserving Kedron Brook’s ecological values for generations to come.

For more information, please contact us via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (07) 3177 9100.

This project is supported by Healthy Land & Water, with assistance provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

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