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 the10th May, please don’t forget to register, it helps with the catering.

 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 10th May 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