Workshops
Spend the Day Immersed in the Rainforest Understanding Freshwater Ecosystems.
Join The Workshop:
This is the first step for anyone thinking of getting a Flo Garden or any land restoration work around freshwater ecosystems.
What to Expect?
During this experience we will take an in depth look at the wonders and importance of freshwater ecosystems of the Northern Rivers and how you can be part of the solution.
- Understanding the importance of freshwater ecosystems: Discover how critical our freshwater ecosystems are for the survival of the natural environment in the Northern Rivers. Explore how our culture and belief systems have shaped the Northern Rivers.
- Freshwater Creatures & Their Habitats: Learn to identify local native species and understand the conditions they need to thrive.
- Ecosystem Pond Breakdown: Explore the key components that make an ecosystem pond work—and how they all connect.
- The Role of Algae: Find out why algae is more helpful than harmful, and its important role in a healthy aquatic system.
- Flo Garden Health Benefits Discover the health benefits of freshwater ecosystems and how they differ from traditional swimming pools.
- Understanding the Nitrogen Cycle: Discover how nutrients move through an ecosystem and why this cycle is essential for life in the water.
- Pond Care & Maintenance: Get practical insights into what it takes to maintain a thriving ecosystem pond.
- Citizen Science: Explore our new monitoring guide so you can connect with confidence to your Flo Gardens as well as contributing to the ecological health of the Northern Rivers through our broader R&D programs.
- Growing food from your ecosystem: Understand how you can grow food for yourself and family within your freshwater ecosystem.
Morning Tea Included
Join us for a hands-on experience where you'll discover the magic of freshwater ecosystems and natural swimming pools.
9.00am -12:30pm
37 Warwick Park Rd, Sleepy Hollow
Cost $100 is per family/household
What to Expect?
Full Program Highlights:
-Guided Rainforest Walk: Wander through lush rainforest trails and explore the beauty of our local freshwater ecosystems.
- Wildlife Discovery: Spot native plants and animals as we walk
- Understanding the Nitrogen Cycle: Discover how nutrients move through an ecosystem and why this cycle is essential for life in the water.
- Freshwater Creatures & Their Habitats: Learn to identify local native species and understand the conditions they need to thrive.
- Ecosystem Pond Breakdown: Explore the key components that make an ecosystem pond work—and how they all connect.
- The Role of Algae: Find out why algae is more helpful than harmful, and its important role in a healthy aquatic system.
- Natural Pools vs Conventional Pools: Discover the benefits of natural pools and how they differ from traditional swimming pools.
- Pond Care & Maintenance: Get practical insights into what it takes to maintain a thriving ecosystem pond.
-Visit Real-Life Flo Gardens: Tour existing natural pools we've created and see sustainable design in action.
-Morning Tea Included
Join us for a hands-on, nature-filled experience where you'll discover the magic of freshwater ecosystems and natural swimming pools.
Cost $140 is per family/household
What to Bring
Hat | Water Bottle | Walking shoes | Packed Lunch | Long pants and shirt | Swimmers and towel