Hume City Council Caring For Our Plains invites you to a free workshop.

The workshop will cover:

• What is a weed
• Why we should control them
• Weed biology and spread
• Weed control techniques
• Tools for weed control
• Weed identification
• Identification of native grasses
• Site visits to local properties

Presenter: Lincoln Kern from Practical Ecology

When: Sunday 23 October 2011
Time: 10am – 3:30pm
Where: Western Plains Flora, 628 Wildwood Rd, Wildwood. Melways Ref 383 K2

Note: If you have any weeds on your property that you would like help identifying then please bring a sample in the attached zip lock bag. A good sample should include a small branch with leaves and a seed head if possible.

Registration is essential as places are limited. Lunch will be provided. Please wear footwear that is suitable for walking outdoors.

For further details and registration please contact Karen Fowler on 9205 2473 or email karenf@hume.vic.gov.au.