Webinar_More than green wallpaper: exploring the hidden depths of Australian plants
When you walk through a park or your local neighbourhood, what do you notice first? Birds, insects, perhaps a colourful flower? Despite making up the foundation of nearly every terrestrial ecosystem, plants often go unnoticed. This phenomenon is known as "Plant Awareness Disparity", the tendency for people to overlook plants and underestimate their importance in the natural world. On the 20th of August, join ACSA_NSW Chapter for an engaging webinar exploring this fascinating topic and what it means for biodiversity conservation, environmental education, and citizen science. The webinar will feature Dr Thomas Mesaglio (University of New South Wales, ACSA NSW) and Dr Matthew Pye (University of Sydney), who will share insights into why plants are often underappreciated, how this affects our relationship with nature, and what we can do to…
