Join us on a bus trip from Loxton to Merbein, to visit the Whole Orchard Recycling trial site. Learn about the site and its trial data, managed by SARDI, which involves chipping trees at the end of their lifecycle and incorporating them into the orchard soil prior to planting new trees. Hear from Neale Bennet about his experiences managing a recycled orchard.

Schedule

Thursday 30th January, 2025

8.45am for 9.00am departure from Loxton, to 3.20pm

• Depart Loxton, SA – 9:00 am (SA time)
• Arrive in Merbein, Vic – 11:10 am (10:40am SA time)
• Presentations: 11:10 am – 1:30 pm
• Catered lunch by the river: 1:30-2:10 pm
• Depart Merbein – 2:10 pm (1:40pm SA time)
• Arrive Loxton – 3:20 pm

Location

Cnr Cowanna Ave and Second Street, Merbein . Bus leaves from Loxton – meeting location to be advised. Participants can join the bus, or meet at the location.

Cost

This is a complimentary event as an introduction to WoTL offerings. This project is supported by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board through funding from the landscape levies.

The day includes morning tea on the bus and lunch at location.

Register quickly as places are limited – RSVP 23rd January 2025 for catering purposes

For further information contact Kim Blenkiron, WoTL EO M: 0427 592 243 or Ella Henson, Almond Board of Australia M: 0435 395 222