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Release Your Inner Botanist

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What’s it all about?

Have you ever wandered through the bush and wondered what the plants were surrounding you? Which of the approximately 1000 local native plants could it be? Or was it a weed?

Whether you are already in touch with nature or not this class will inspire you to know more about the wonderful world of plants.

What will we cover?

You won’t be suddenly able to recognise all the local plantlife or the hundreds of bush weeds found in Melbourne by the end of this class. However, with some fun activities using common local plants you will explore strategies to overcome what Wandersee and Schlusser dubbed “Plant Blindness” and start releasing your Inner Botanist!

Who will be teaching?

Pascale connected to her Inner Botany in early childhood. She kept that connection alive ‘potting around with plants’ as well as growing a deep love of the Australian bush. She is an Indigenous Flora and Fauna Association (IFFA) member and found out about Plant Blindness while teaching plant skills to Conservation students … and it all made sense. She doesn’t know all of Melbourne’s plants (yet!) but continues to enjoy the journey.