In Your Garden At Night
Our cities and suburbs are becoming increasingly brighter at night. New York can no longer claim to be the only 'City That Never Sleeps’. But what impact is this having on our plants and wildlife –especially species in urban areas? Ecologist Monique Burns leads this fascinating Masterclass about what is really going on in your garden at night and the impacts of the loss of ‘dark sky’. Nocturnal wildlife have evolved for dark environments, and many species provide important functions in your garden once the sun sets. Monique will cover:
- Night time pollination- who’s doing what and when
- The effects of artificial Light at night (ALAN) on pollinators
- Tips for minimising effects of ALAN on wildlife
Join us for an illuminating (pun intended!) Masterclass on why turning off
landscape and building lighting can benefit not only your energy bill, but your garden’s health as well!
All sessions are recorded, and participants will receive a link to the recording which is active for one month. Friends of SGA receive a 15% discount on Masterclass full price tickets. You can become a Friend of SGA here. Green Garden Professionals (GGPs) receive a 30% discount.
Details
You will learn
- Learn about what goes on in your garden at night and how to protect nocturnal pollinators.
You will get
- Access to a recording of the webinar for one month.
Appropriate for
Experienced gardeners and gardening professionals
Preparation
What to bring
- Your curiosity and enthusiasm
What to wear
n/a
Your Teacher
Passionate about the plants and animals that call Australia home, Monique Burns completed a BSc at the University of Melbourne before embarking on her Honours year in 2022 investigating urban bee communities at different vegetation types. Since then, Monique has worked a variety of jobs including as an indigneous nursery retail assistant and educator at the Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuay, and as an educator and coordinator at the not-for-profit Planting Seeds. She has also worked as a research assistant at the University of Melbourne on a range of projects, including the research and maintenance of direct-seeded indigenous meadows. Monique is now based in Dubbo, working as an ecologist with NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service.
Organized by
Sustainable Gardening Australia
662 reviewsSustainable Gardening Australia (SGA) is a not-for-profit non-government organiation dedicated to achieving a healthy biodiverse planet.
Its driving purpose is to:
- Encourage, educate and enable home and professional gardeners to adopt sustainable gardening practices to protect or enhance the natural environment;
- Provide information, education and undertake research about the natural environment;
- Reconnect people to the natural world through gardening; and
- Ensure an understanding of the impacts that gardening decisions about chemical and resource use have on the natural environment well beyond their neighbourhood.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
Terms & Conditions
SGA’s Booking Conditions
- Bookings are considered final once payment is made and no refunds will be given for non-attendance.
- If there are insufficient numbers for an event it may be cancelled or postponed by SGA. If this is the case, you will be notified and given the option of either a full refund or a transfer to a different SGA event of equivalent value.
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled starting time for registration and seating
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