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Weed Spotter Training & Events Calendar

Training Modules | 2009 Events Calendar

Weed Spotter training sessions and other events are conducted on a regular basis across Victoria for new and existing Weed Spotters. Newly registered volunteers usually attend an Introductory Weed Spotter training session and then move onto more detailed Secondary training that may include the following topics:

Sessions can include:
  • Plant Biology
  • Recognising Weed Alert species
  • Hygiene, Health and Safety
  • Reporting Weed Alert species
  • Collecting and submitting plant specimens
There may also be specialised sessions from time to time on topics such as aquatic weeds or weed spotting at weekend markets.

The Weed Spotter events calendar outlines the training events and other Weed Alert activities which are occurring across Victoria.

If you are interested in attending a Weed Spotter training session in your region please contact your local Weed Alert Contact Officer
Weed Spotter training
Weed Spotters at a Weed Spotter training session
Photo: Kate Blood


Training Modules

The following documents make up the Weed Spotter training modules (introductory and secondary). These documents are used by the Weed Alert staff in the provision of training to Weed Spotter volunteers. The secondary training materials are designed for those who have already completed the introductory training.

You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the documents below. A free copy can be downloaded from Adobe Acrobat (external link).

Weed Spotter Introductory Training Materials
Introductory Training Activity 1 - Which Weeds (PDF 1.2MB)
Introductory Training Activity 2 - Plant ID (PDF 58KB)
Introductory Training Activity 3 - Reporting (PDF74KB)
Plant Identification Quiz (PDF 57KB)
Introductory Weed Spotter Training Module July 08_Pt 1 (PDF 1.2MB)
Introductory Weed Spotter Training Module July 08_Pt 2 (PDF 1.5MB)

Weed Spotter Secondary Training Materials
SecondaryTraining Activity 1 - Plant Naming (PDF 38KB)
Secondary Training Activity 2 - Plant Classes (PDF 690KB)
Seed ID Notes Draft (PDF58KB)
Flower ID Notes Draft (PDF 66KB)
Leaf ID Notes Draft (PDF 209KB)
Secondary Training Attendance Form (PDF 56KB)
Secondary Weed Spotter Training Plant Biology (Powerpoint 1.3MB)

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2009 Weed Spotter Events Calendar

Spring

September 2009RegionEventLocation Weed Alert Contact
Monday 7
7:30 - 9:30pm
Port PhillipMexican feather grass and Weed Spotter trainingDPI Knoxfield, 621 Burwood HwyElspeth Coker
phone: 0400 147 548
Monday 7North CentralIntroductory Weed Spotter trainingDPI Epsom, Cnr Midland Hwy and Taylor StreetBronwyn Grass
Thursday 10
8 - 10am
Port PhillipMexican feather grass and Weed Spotter trainingDPI Knoxfield, 621 Burwood HwyElspeth Coker
phone: 0400 147 548
Thursday 10
1 - 3pm
Port PhillipMexican feather grass and Weed Spotter trainingDPI Knoxfield, 621 Burwood HwyElspeth Coker
phone: 0400 147 548
Thursday 10North CentralIntroductory Weed Spotter trainingWoodendJulie Graham
Thursday 17
9:30 - 11:30am
East GippslandIntroductory Weed Spotter trainingDPI Bairnsdale, 574 Main Street, BairnsdaleDrew Sutton
Thursday 17
1:30 - 3:30pm
East GippslandSecondary Weed Spotter trainingDPI Bairnsdale, 574 Main Street, BairnsdaleDrew Sutton
Friday 18
10am - 12pm
Port PhillipIntroductory Weed Spotter trainingCity of Casey Offices, Magid Drive, Narre WarrenAnnie Lamb

October 2009RegionEventLocation Weed Alert Contact
Friday 2 - Sunday 4Port PhillipWeed Alert display, Gardening Australia ExpoCaulfield Racecourse, CaulfieldMichaela Walsh
Monday 5
7pm - 10pm
North EastIntroductory Weed Spotter trainingMittaGreg Johnson
Tuesday 5
7pm - 10pm
North EastIntroductory Weed Spotter trainingTalgarnoGreg Johnson
Tuesday 6 - Thursday 8North CentralWeed Alert display, Elmore Field DaysElmore, Elmore ShowgroundsBelinda Grass and Julie Graham
Friday 9 - Sunday 11CorangamiteWeed Alert display, Geelong Garden ShowGeelong Arena, Cnr Victoria Street and Baxter Road, North GeelongHannah Cooke
Tuesday 27 - Wednesday 28
9:15 - 11:15am
Port PhillipIntroductory Weed Spotter trainingMoonee PondsJulie Gooding
Wednesday 28
10am
Corangamite/Glenelg Hopkins/North CentralIntroductory Weed Spotter trainingBallarat DPI, 402 - 406 Mair Street BallaratHannah Cooke
Thursday 29
10am
CorangamiteIntroductory Weed Spotter trainingGeelong DPI, Crn Little Malop and Fenwick Streets, GeelongHannah Cooke

The 2008 Weed Spotter Events Calendar is also available.





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