Join our Pollinator Project and help us learn all that we can about the pollinators in the Upper Campaspe Catchment! In this online webinar you will be guided by our resident pollinator expert, Dr Mark Hall, as he shares his professional tips and tricks for the ethical capture, recording and release of our native pollinators […]

The Biolink Work Group has been working hard on a major biolink project funded by DELWP. Community and Family Planting Day at 44 Daniels Rd, Ashbourne There will be guest speakers and experts on hand to provide knowledge of plant species. Lunch and afternoon tea will be provided. Program 9.30am Morning planting 1.00pm Sausage sizzle […]

Planting day - Jock's Gully Restoration Project, Ashbourne Landcare The Biolink Work Group has been working hard on a major biolink project funded by DELWP. Wednesday 11th May - 11.30am – 3.30pm Woodend Primary School students Planting Day at 671 Ashbourne Road, Ashbourne Program: 12.00pm Talks during lunch, afternoon planting until 3pm Sandwich lunch provided […]

Sunday 15th May -10.00am – 3.30pm Melbourne Grammar School students and staff at 598 Ashbourne Road, Ashbourne Program: 10.00am Morning planting 1.00pm Sausage sizzle lunch provided, talks during lunch 2-3.00pm Afternoon planting GUEST SPEAKERS: Tanya Loos, MRSC Biodiversity Officer, Ian Temby, ALG; Staff: Danny McCoppin and Matty Jenkins, MGS Register your availability with Libby Peck […]

The first half of the day will introduce the concept of agroecology and regenerative agriculture. It will explore how these holistic approaches can create integrated land management systems with positive soil health, carbon sequestration and biodiversity outcomes reducing climatic impact, erosion and water management. It will introduce a systems thinking approach to farm management. After […]

Come and join us for an informative and fun filled day - with the expectation of getting a little messy! This first Seed Ball workshop is targeted at members from Newham, Woodend, Trentham, Ashbourne and Tylden Landcare, with seed chosen specifically for these areas of the Catchment. Seed balls have been used for centuries as […]

Topic: The role of pollinators in a functional ecosystem with bee ecologist Dr Mark Hall Time: Jun 25, 2022 10:00 AM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney BOOKINGS Join Bee Ecologist, Dr Mark Hall, as he discusses the role pollinators play in a functional ecosystem THE POLLINATOR PROJECT Recognizing the role that indigenous pollinators play in maintaining a […]

Come and join us for an informative and fun filled day - with the expectation of getting a little messy! This second Seed Ball workshop is targeted at members from Malmsbury & District, Glenlyon Upper Loddon, Carlsruhe and Taradale Landcare Groups, with seed chosen specifically for these areas of the Catchment (all groups will be […]

Come and join us for an informative and fun filled day - with the expectation of getting a little messy! Seed balls have been used for centuries as a means of sowing seeds. The Japanese farmer and philosopher Masanobu Fukuoka used them to reclaim land degraded by poor farming practices in rural Japan. The benefits […]

Come and join us for an informative and fun filled day - with the expectation of getting a little messy! This final Seed Ball workshop is targeted at members from Metcalfe, Baynton Sidonia & Campaspe Valley Landcare Groups, with seed chosen specifically for these areas of the Catchment (all groups will be offered an opportunity […]