Mitta Valley Landcare Group & the M2M Blackberry Action Group did a great job setting up the displays

Landcare films were on loop throughout the day

The M2M Blackberry Action Group is working hard to introduce new blackberry biocontrol agents in the continued war against blackberries

Gorse spider mites pierce individual cell walls of gorse foliage and extract the contents. This causes the foliage to appear bleached or brown. Extensive feeding pressure  kills shoots, reduces plant growth and aborts the production of flowers.

Jim, John & Simon

Simon had us scratching our heads trying to identify over 25 weeds

Different box types are used for different species, including bats,birds and marsupials. The boxes provide much-needed "artificial hollows" for threatened species such as the squirrel glider.

Visitors to the Pavilion had the chance to win a lucky door prize

Topics included: Farm Safety, Biocontrol of pest & weeds and Soil Fertility

Dung beetles proved to be very popular

It was grins all round for this young Expo visitor and her family