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Upcoming events for RCE Greater Western Sydney are listed below.

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• Aug 13
  Soil Biology Master Class

  Find out more about soil biology and its place in agriculture and ecosystems.

  Agronomic consultants and advisers, soil testing lab managers, advanced practitioners, R&D managers, researchers, educators, and postgraduate students
  Find out more about soil biology and its place in agriculture and ecosystems. This is the first of what we hope will be a series designed really to show some of the in-depth learnings that are coming out of research underway at HIE and generally about soil biology and its place in agriculture and ecosystems. This two-day masterclass will be conducted by Professors Ian Anderson, Brajesh Singh and Dr Jeff Powell. The Masterclass will give participants: - Advanced understanding of the concepts, theories and latest research on soil biology - Insights into how soil biology can be explicitly managed to improve nutrient availability and carbon storage, and reduce pest and disease susceptibility. Assumed knowledge includes basic soil science and an understanding of soil management RSVP required for catering purposes.
  Tue, 13 Aug 2013 10:00:00 +1000
• Aug 16
  Eath Building Workshop

  Learn more about unfired earth building techniques

  Learn more about unfired earth building techniques At the EarthCare Centre UWS Hawkesbury, a three day hands on workshop with at least five from EBAA with expertise in mudbricks, rammed earth, poured earth, light earth, cob, earthbag, earth renders and earth floors. The hands on workshop will look at most of these earth building techniques and variations using light weight aggregate to provide a light weight insulated sculptural layer to the existing mudbrick oven. Earth building displays: Saturday 3rd August at the EarthCare Centre. A display of earthbuilding with banners, handouts and discussion with two EBAA representatives. Fairly low key but an introduction to later activities. Thursday, Friday, Saturday the 8th, 9th, 10th August at Surry Hills, St Michael’s Hall, Albion Street.
  Fri, 16 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +1000
• Aug 18
  Australian Native Bee Seminar

  Bees Business: Trying to bee more aware of our environment.

  Bees Business: Trying to bee more aware of our environment. Come along and find out about the conservation education, specialising in Australian native bees in the Sydney region (Blue Mountains and Illawarra). The following topics will be covered: - The importance of bees in our environment - How bees contribute to biodiversity in the ecosystem - The economic importance of bees in our world - The pollinator crisis worldwide - How bees improve crop production - Some anatomical adaptations that make bees the best pollinators in the world - How to identify some of the native bees in your own garden - How to attract native bees into your garden - How to conserve and provide habitat for native bees - View the inside of a stingless bee (Austroplebeia australis) nest - How to make native bee nests, from the basic to the beautiful - Some invaluable online resources you can access to learn more about our bees Cost: $50 per person, which includes morning tea. Places are limited, so register as soon as possible to ensure a place. Each registered participant will receive a copy of “Native Bees of the Sydney Region: A Field Guide” and be put into the draw to win the lucky door prize – a hardwood solitary bee nest to take home, worth $60.
  Sun, 18 Aug 2013 09:30:00 +1000
• Oct 23
  Youth Eco Summit

  YES is a unique, curriculum-based sustainability event for school students and their teachers.

  Primary and secondary school students and teachers
  YES is a unique, curriculum-based sustainability event for school students and their teachers. The Youth Eco Summit (YES) program promotes student leadership and showcases sustainability achievements and practices in both primary and secondary schools. Choose from 1 of 2 action packed days. In 2012 YES attracted 6000 Students, 160 Schools and over 40 program providers. This year YES is going to be even BIGGER and will include: Live international video conferences, more cultural performances, displays, career advice, teacher resources and more hands-on workshops than ever before to fully engage students from Stages 2-6. YES will showcase sustainability in many forms including Business Innovation, Skills for the 21st Century, Agriculture, Social Inclusion & Equity, Strengthening Communities, Health and Well- being, Arts & Culture, Environment, Resource Management, Media & Communications and Advocacy. Registrations are now open for the 2013 Youth Eco Summit (YES 2013).
  Wed, 23 Oct 2013 09:00:00 +1100
• Jul 1
  International Conference on Peri-urban Landscapes

  This international, transdisciplinary conference provides a valuable opportunity to explore water, food and environmental security.

  This international, transdisciplinary conference provides a valuable opportunity to explore water, food and environmental security. There are growing concerns about water and food security to meet increases in population in urban areas. For cities to be liveable and sustainable into the future there is a need to maintain the natural resource base and the ecosystem services in the peri-urban areas surrounding cities. The conference concerns the sustainability and security of peri-urban aspects of water, land, food, ecosystems services and liveability of regions. To submit your abstract or poster presentations please visit www.periurban14.org. Abstracts close on the 9th August 2013. The best platform and poster presentations will be awarded the Peri-urban Best Presentation Awards.
  Tue, 01 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +1000