We are planning to offer a community workshop about free computer and smartphone mapping tools anyone can use to better manage properties, or do useful citizen science. For example, recording species, mapping weed infestations, planning areas of work, tracking and reporting works done, mapping tracks, gates and other property assets, preparing simple maps to share with others…

We use a combination of Google Earth Pro and Avenza Maps with great effect at Banyula. These tools can be used separately, or integrated to work in the office and in the field. For more complex and detailed work, we use QGIS which is a full blown geographic information system that works with complex environmental data sets available from numerous sources (such as SEED Portal) and the preparation of complex maps for a range of purposes.

If you have an interest in learning about how you can use these free tools yourself, let us know. If there is enough interest, we will set up a half day workshop in late April or early May, covering the basics and some advanced uses of Google Earth Pro and Avenza Maps.

BYO lunch. BYO laptop.

Likely date (TBC) Sunday April 26, 2026. 0930 - 1430.

We can also introduce QGIS if there is enough interest, or perhaps run a second workshop.

Get in touch via contact page registering your interest by March 20, 2026. Limited numbers. First in, best dressed.