A free public presentation about reintroducing a species, restoring an ecosystem and communities working together
When: (two options) Thursday 18 May, 6 pm – 8 pm Sunday 21 May, 2 pm – 4 pm
Where: St Kilda Progress Assoc. Hall 2 Beach Road, St Kilda, SA
RSVP by 12 May 2017
Enquiries and confirmation
0406 226 296
chris.butcher@ncssa.asn.au
Bringing back the Yellowish Sedge-skipper
butterfly to the northern Adelaide coastal plains
A species of butterfly, Hesperilla flavescens (Yellowish Sedge-skipper), used to flourish in the northern Adelaide coastal plains. It has not been seen in the area since 1985 and is believed to be regionally extinct.
The Nature Conservation Society of South Australia is working with Natural Resources Adelaide & Mount Lofty Ranges and BirdLife Australia to restore the habitat of this butterfly and reintroduce to its historic range.
This presentation will introduce you to the butterfly and its preferred habitat: sedgelands of Gahnia filum (Thatching Grass) and highlight:
work already undertaken to restore this habitat
the strategies for reintroducing the butterfly
benefits of the reintroduction – for community, local industries and our natural environment
how you can support this reintroduction project.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP with preferred date and special dietary requirements:
0406 226 296
chris.butcher@ncssa.asn.au