SWIFFT Seminar Thursday 4 April 2019
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Time to think about the small things in life and gain a better understanding of these insects, their role and conservation status.
Presentations include:
‘Hymenoptera of Australia’ - Dr Ken Walker, Museums Victoria
Ken will introduce the Order Hymenoptera (bees, wasps and ants), provide an overview of their role, highlight the fascinating world of social insects, discuss threats to their security; and how we can better understand these insects through citizen science.
‘Native Australian Bees’ - Dr Ken Walker, Museums Victoria
To some, the introduced European Honeybee is the only bee they know. Ken will provide fascinating insights into our unique Australian bees as well as the introduction of honey bees.
‘Why you should love wasps: An introduction to Australian native parasitoid wasps’ - Erinn Fagan-Jeffries, PhD student, University of Adelaide
Erinn will tell us about common groups of wasps in our environment and her research on wasps that parasitise caterpillars. Learn also about how new technologies are helping with the discovery of species.
‘Ants as Environmental Ambassadors’ - Peter Muller
Peter is a naturalist passionate about getting people interested in ‘common bushland ants’ and how this helps communities to see value in nature.
‘The Wild Pollinator Count’ - Karen Retra, co-founder of The Wild Pollinator Count, environmental educator and keen citizen scientist
Karen is a co-founder of the Wild Pollinator Count, a national citizen science project that aims to raise awareness of native pollinator insects. Learn how to get involved.
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If attending the video conference at an office location please sign in at reception by 9:40am. Please feel welcome to join other Swiffties in the lunchtime conservation conversations following the presentations.
Organised by
The State Wide Integrated Flora and Fauna Teams is a network and an initiative supported by Federation University Australia, the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust, Zoos Victoria, the Ballarat Environment Network and the Victorian Department of Environment Land Water and Planning.
SWIFFT comprises a wide diversity of interests such as Landcare, conservation and field naturalists groups together with members of the community, including farmers and landholders, who share an interest in nature conservation. SWIFFT also has involvement from environmental consultants, local government, tertiary institutions conservation agencies and organisations such as Trust for Nature, Greening Australia, catchment management authorities and Parks Victoria. Come and join the conversation!