Southwestern Australia has a unique natural heritage. Our ecosystems contain many complex interactions between plants, animals and fungi. Prof. Lamont will outline examples of these interactions such as occur with the Albany pitcher plant, orchid mimicry, the woylie, and black cockatoos. He will explain how these cycles form an essential part of the environment that we all love and depend on. Content has been tailored for senior high school students and above.

Many key events in the evolution of our planet and life on it are writ large in Western Australia and have been revealed thanks to work right here. These span from when liquid water first formed, via the demise of the dinosaurs to the present day as an internationally recognised biodiversity hotspot.  Lyn will share some of her favourite stories and celebrate local and global heroes.