Look, Record and Learn

Cobargo, which is demonstrated such resilience after the black summer fires is the venue for our first Life in our Cemeteries event of 2025. Please join us for a journey through time and nature at Cobargo Cemetery. Led by expert botanist Jackie Miles and historian Fiona Firth and entimologist and citizen scientist Deb Taylor. Learn how cemeteries provide a glimpse into the region’s original plant and insect life and hear tales of early settlers, bushrangers, and the challenges of life in the 19th century. Plus, don’t miss David Newell’s talk on the Smart Farms project and bushfire recovery. A day of history, ecology, and community! Look forward to seeing you on the15th March, please don’t forget to register, it helps with the catering.

Thank you for your interest in Life in our Cemeteries. The event scheduled for this Saturday 15th March at the Cobargo Cemetery has been postponed.

During our preparations, we’ve become aware of an unfortunate oversight in not engaging some local community stakeholders. To address this, we would like to postpone the event to allow for adequate consultation with these groups.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and hope you understand the necessity of this change. We will bring you a better event after these very important discussions.

 Featuring:

  • Walk and Talks led by local experts:

    • botanist Jackie Miles,

    • historian Fiona Firth,

    • Deb Taylor on invertebrate expert

  • Lunchtime expert talks:

    • David Newell on the Smart Farms bushfire recovery project and

    • other speakers on topics of local interest.

  • A light lunch will be provided

  • Saturday 15th March 11:00am start and 3.00 pm - Close

This is one in a series of events being held at each of the Cemeteries in the Bega valley, the programme has been running for several years and will complete in 2025, this project is an initiative of Atlas of Life in the Coastal Wilderness in conjunction with Bega Valley Shire Council.

If you need further information contact Raymond Daly - rfdaly@bigpond.net.au or 0411 501 227