On-Demand
The Climate Resilient Garden Forum
Description
Held in August 2024, Sustainable Gardening Australia’s ‘Climate Resilient Gardening’ forum was an opportunity to consider the effects climate change will have on our gardens and gardening practices. The afternoon session is now available on demand. Hosted by Dr Greg Moore OAM, the forum platforms industry experts who talk about soil health, biodiversity in urbans spaces and designing gardens for wildlife. Based on latest research, the session provides both theoretical and practical knowledge for home gardeners and industry practioners on the key issues for private gardens and our community spaces in adapting to climate change.
Speakers include award-winning landscape designer Emmaline Bowman, University of Melbourne plant scientist A/Prof. Claire Farrell and urban soil expert Declan McDonald.
Feedback from the Climate Reslience Gardening Forum -
“Excellent speakers giving enormous amounts in an accessible way”
“Excellent accurate information. A light is shone on ‘what is’ and ‘what the opportunities are’ for our world”
“Very practical answers to question after very solid scientific presentations”
What you will learn
- Gain practical knowledge to help their gardens adapt to climate change
What you will get
- ongoing access to the recordiing
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Sustainable Gardening Australia (SGA) is a not-for-profit non-government organiation dedicated to achieving a healthy biodiverse planet.
Its driving purpose is to:
- Encourage, educate and enable home and professional gardeners to adopt sustainable gardening practices to protect or enhance the natural environment;
- Provide information, education and undertake research about the natural environment;
- Reconnect people to the natural world through gardening; and
- Ensure an understanding of the impacts that gardening decisions about chemical and resource use have on the natural environment well beyond their neighbourhood.
Your Teacher
Greg Moore OAM (MC)
Greg was the Principal of Burnley College, University of Melbourne, from 1988 to 2007 and has been a member of the National Trust of Victoria’s Register of Significant Trees since 1988, chairing the committee since 1996. He has also sat on the boards of Greening Australia (Victoria), TREENET and Sustainable Gardening Australia. Greg is a practiced speaker and a regular guest on Melbourne radio stations ABC774 and 3AW.
Emmaline Bowman
Emmaline is a multi-award winning designer and the Director of STEM Landscape Architecture & Design, where she is committed to crafting environmentally respectful designs. Specialising in Australian flora and fauna, Emmaline’s mission is to design sustainable gardens that not only enhance beauty but also support wildlife and contribute to the well-being of the planet. She strives to reconnect people with the environment, fostering exploration and understanding of nature for both children and adults. Emmaline’s passion for wildlife preservation began on her family farm, where she embraces all animals and enjoys being in nature.
Declan McDonald
Declan is a soil scientist with qualifications and experience in nursery management, urban horticulture, sustainable agriculture and climate change. He has more than 30 years’ experience in soil horticultural management in a variety of roles in both the public and private sectors. Declan established the Victorian office of SESL Australia and is now the principal soil scientist at ReGen Soils. Notably, Declan has a rare talent for communicating the fascinating world of soils to everyone from school children to highly technical audiences.
A/Prof Claire Farrell
Claire is an Associate Professor of green infrastructure and the Principal of Burnley campus at the University of Melbourne. Her research involves using plants to make cities more liveable through urban greening. As a plant scientist, Claire’s focus is on plant selection for survival and high performance landscapes. Currently, Claire leads the ARC linkage Woody Meadow Project which is transforming low maintenance plantings in Australian cities.
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SGA’s Booking Conditions
- Bookings are considered final once payment is made and no refunds will be given for non-attendance.
- If there are insufficient numbers for an event it may be cancelled or postponed by SGA. If this is the case, you will be notified and given the option of either a full refund or a transfer to a different SGA event of equivalent value.
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled starting time for registration and seating