National EcoVineyards Program: Birds, snails, vineyard walk and EcoGrower updates

Join agroecologist/viticulturist Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty Ltd and Regional On-ground Coordinator, Bec Archer who will host a National EcoVineyards event.

We are delighted to welcome our special guest presenters:

• Dr Boyd Wykes, Owl Friendly Margaret River: Birds in vineyards
• Scott Paton, Nutrien Ag Solutions: Monitoring/managing snails, and bio-control of mealybugs and fungal pathogens in Margaret River vineyards
• Yann Vaucher, Wayfinder: Vineyard walk

This seminar and field event is recommended to wine growers who would like to find out more about integrated snail, mealybug, powdery and bunch rot control in vineyards, understanding the ecological roles of birds in vineyards and growing resilience in production systems.

Come along and find out more!

We have developed a suite of best practice management guides on soil health, ground covers and functional biodiversity in Australian vineyards and a link will be made available at the events.

Event Logistics:

Where? Wayfinder Vineyard, 168 Clews Rd, Cowaramup

When? 8.30 am to 1.00 pm, Wednesday 28 May 2025

How? Register on this event page.

What Else? Morning tea and lunch provided

Register

If you would like to attend this FREE event, please register via the National EcoVineyards Program Eventbrite page, and include any dietary requirements.

Please dress appropriately for the weather, wear suitable footwear for the biosecurity foot bath and bring a torch.

The national EcoVineyards program is funded by Wine Australia with levies from Australia’s grape growers and winemakers and matching funds from the Australian Government. The program is delivered by Retallack Viticulture Pty Ltd with significant support from regional communities.

The Lower Blackwood LCDC is an on-ground coordinator for the National EcoVineyards Program.