Naarm (Melbourne) is one of the most liveable cities in the world, host to rich biodiversity, parks, gardens and waterways. However, with the challenges of climate change and expanding development our natural environment is under increasing stress.
This course aims to introduce you to the biodiversity that makes up our city and equip you with introductory skills in restoration, revegetation and landscape management.
The course includes guest presenters such as Wurundjeri elder Uncle Dave Wandin, revegetation experts at Merri Creek Management Committee, urban ecologists and other industry experts.
You will gain a broad range of introductory skills, knowledge and insights that will equip you to take on further study and work in the Conservation and Land Management, Parks and Gardens and Sustainable Landscape fields.
The course includes industry connections, designed to meet the changing Landscaping and Conservation & Land Management industries, which recognise a need for ecological sustainability knowledge and cultural inclusion.
*Subject to Government restrictions, components of this course may be delivered either in person or online.
This 8-week course has been designed to provide an introduction to:
- restoring ecosystems as an integral part of the conservation and land management industry.
- designing and creating sustainable urban landscapes as part of the landscape design and construction industry.
Students will:
- develop an understanding of ecology & conservation in urban environments.
- be in, learn from and connect with nature.
- explore First Nations ecological perspectives and connection to place.
- gain knowledge of indigenous plants and skills in creating habitats.
- understand pathways and opportunities in landscaping/conservation/parks and gardens.
This course will be occurring on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation and will aim to centre first nations voices, expertise, and experiences. This course recognises the connection of First Nations people to the land, islands and sea and recognises that many of the environmental challenges we are facing are due to the ongoing effects of colonisation.