Upper Campaspe Landcare

Living with local fauna with Tanya Loos
2020-09-19 11:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | ONLINE WEBINAR – ZOOM
Join science writer Tanya Loos LIVE and ONLINE 11am Saturday 19 September as she delves into the amazing world of fauna on your bush block!
Upper Campaspe Landcare Network is proud and excited to bring you part two of our three part WEBINAR series – Biodiversity for your Bush Block.
Come join local science writer and ecologist, Tanya Loos ONLINE via ZOOM as she explores the wonders of living alongside the fauna on your bush-block and shares ways to make sure that your property is a haven for wildlife – including tips on creating habitat, and how to solve some tricky wildlife problems such as birds attacking windows.
These workshops are being delivered with the support of Macedon Ranges Shire Council.

Pollinator Corridors with Mercedes Ramirez
2020-09-12 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE WEBINAR – ZOOM
Native blue-banded bees. (Credit: Fish Fidler/Flickr)
Upper Campaspe Landcare Network is proud and excited to bring you part one of our three part WEBINAR series – Biodiversity for your Bush Block.
Please join us online as Macedon Ranges local Mercedes Ramirez talks about the worldwide importance of pollinators and her personal experience with the creation of the Riddells Creek Pollinator Corridor.
These workshops are being delivered with the support of Macedon Ranges Shire Council.

Sunday 22 March Working Bee @ Ruby McKenzie Reserve
2020-03-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Ruby Mckenzie Reserve, Tennyson Street, Woodend, Victoria, 3444, Australia
Woodend Landcare is hosting a working bee from 9am until 12pm on Sunday 22nd of March.
The working bee will be held in the vicinity of Ruby Mckenzie Reserve in Tennyson Street, Woodend. Participants are asked to assemble in the reserve alongside the Landcare blue tool trailer. Briefing for tasks will commence at 9am so organisers request that you arrive a bit before then.
Tasks include whipper snipping around plant guards, woody weed control and the removal of a large seedling plum tree. A trailer would be handy if someone has one available. Some of the work areas are fairly rough so wear full length clothing, garden gloves, eye protection, sun protection and sturdy footwear and please bring secateurs if you own a pair.
Newcomers are very welcome and morning tea will be provided.
Past plantings and weed control by Landcare have really transformed the Black Gum habitat in this area so come along and help us continually improve this site. For further information contact woodendlandcare@gmail.com

Resilience of the Wombat Forest to changes in climate
2020-03-21 13:30 - 15:30 | Trentham Neighborhood Centre, Trentham Neighborhood Centre, Trentham, 3458, Australia

Chooks in my backyard!
2020-03-17 02:46 | Kyneton Show Grounds
POSTPONED
Pipers Creek Landcare in conjunction with Kyneton District Poultry Club, will conduct a chook workshop – with an emphasis on helping new people to the area, both on rural blocks and in town – enter the popular and rewarding obsession of back yard poultry keeping.

Cool Changes - District 3442
2020-03-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Woodend Community Hall, High Street, Woodend, VICTORIA, 3442, Australia
Macedon Ranges Shire Council is facilitating the development of a community climate change action plan for the wider district of Woodend (covered by postcode 3442).
Following a community information forum last week, independent facilitators will run three workshops to guide the community to develop their own plan, effectively to be an umbrella over all levels of current or desirable action to address climate change.
The first workshop is Monday 16 March. This will be the first of a series of workshops to develop a community climate change action plan for postcode 3442 which includes Woodend, Newham, Ashbourne and Carlsruhe.
Council are looking for participants of all ages from across the district. Everyone is welcome!
Please register your interest here: https://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/See-Do/Events/Events-Activities/Cool-Changes-Woodend-district-3442

Moveable electric strip fencing demonstration
2020-03-16 10:00 - 12:00 | VIC
Macedon Ranges Shire Council is holding an education session and practical demonstration on moveable electric strip fencing.
The day will help you:

understand how to use moveable electric strip fence equipment efficiently
understand how to strip graze stock and still have access to water supply
see Kangaroo exclusion fencing options
find out about cattle, sheep and other livestock strip grazing options

This workshop is delivered in partnership with Gallagher and part-funded by National Landcare Program.
The venue will be central in the shire and will be advised upon registration.
For more information call Jason McAinch on 0455 210 436 or email jmcainch@mrsc.vic.gov.au

Riddells Creek ZERO WASTE day
2020-03-15 08:00 - 16:00 | Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House, 59 Main Road, Riddells Creek, VICTORIA, 3431, Australia
In a local war against waste initiative, the Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House is hosting an inaugural Zero Waste Day on Sunday 15 March.
The Zero Waste Day incorporates the annual Riddells Creek Community Garage Sale (starting at 8am), in addition to a range of workshops and talks, clothes and book swaps, film screenings, stalls and more.
In an exciting development, the Riddells Creek Men’s Shed will run a repair cafe from 11.30am to 3.30pm so residents can have their items fixed for free in a bid to reduce waste.
The workshops will cover a range of topics, including efficient house design, learning how to make vegan and beeswax food wraps, recycling tips, kombucha making and moving to a plastic free home. There is something for everyone.
If you are coming along, here’s how to prepare.

Register ASAP on TryBooking or at the House to hold a garage sale on the day.
Register on TryBooking to attend one of the workshops or talks.
Sort through your unwanted and unused good quality clothing/shoes/jewellery and drop off at the House from Monday 2 March.
Bring along your household items that need fixing.
Sort through your unwanted books and deliver to the Uniting Church on Wednesday from 9.30am to 2pm.
Bring your empty and clean containers to fill up your personal care and cleaning items at Roving Refills.
Bring other items that can be recycled: bread tags, ring pulls, metal bottle tops, coffee pods, batteries, old printers and more.

Food and drinks with an emphasis on reducing, reusing and recycling, will be available throughout the day.
Garage sale maps will be available for $5 from 8 am at the Neighbourhood House or at Poulton’s Garage (just across the road).

Where have all the Greater Gliders gone?
2019-08-31 15:00 - 16:30 | VIC
See flyer for details.

THE SECRET LIFE OF MACROPODS
2019-06-01 14:00 - 15:15 | Bald Hill Reserve, Kyneton

BETTER MANAGEMENT OF SERRATED TUSSOCK WORKSHOP
2019-05-25 | Bacchus Marsh Public Hall, Victoria, Australia

BOLSTERING THE REFUGES - BIOLINKS ALLIANCE 2019 SYMPOSIUM
2019-05-24 | Euroa Football Club, 2 Dunn St, Euroa, Victoria, Australia

CHOOKS IN MY BACKYARD WORKSHOP
2019-03-24 10:00 - 17:00 | Kyneton
LIKE TO LEARN ALL ABOUT CHICKENS AND THEIR CARE? WANT FRESH EGGS AND GREAT COMPOST FOR THE GARDEN?
WHY NOT COME ALONG TO THE CHOOK EXPO BEING RUN BY PIPERS CREEK LANDCARE AND HAVE ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

SOIL MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
2019-03-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Olives Olive Farm, 53 Pickerings Lane Edgecombe, Edgecombe, Victoria, Australia
Join the Upper Campaspe Landcare Network for a soil management workshop led by soil scientists Christian Bannan from South East Soil and Water, and Melissa Cann and Martin Hamilton from Agriculture Victoria. Gain from their wealth of knowledge and have your questions answered regarding how to assess and improve your soil (best for those who have a basic understanding of their soil types).
Essential:Bring a bucket of Soil,boots,hat and water
RSVP here or email environment@mrsc.vic.gov.au.

LANDCARE NETWORKING EVENT
2019-03-02 18:00 - 23:30 | Hanging Rock Reserve, Australia

Platypus Citizen Science Field Day
2019-02-27 | Kyneton Mineral Springs Picnic area, Burton Av, Kyneton, VIctoria, Australia

RIVERS OF GOLD -THE DISASTROUS LEGACY OF THE GOLD MINING INDUSTRY IN VICTORIA BY PROFESSOR SUSAN LAWRENCE (ARCHAEOLOGY,LATROBE UNI)
2019-02-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Newham Mechanics Hall, Newham, Australia
Newham and District Landcare Group are hosting a talk by Professor Susan Lawrence (Archaeology, LaTrobe University) on the historical impacts to agriculture and environment from the gold mining industry.

LANDCARE AND FRIENDS XMAS CELEBRATION
2018-12-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Hanging Rock Cafe

LIVING WITH FIRE AND BIODIVERSITY
2018-11-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Woodend Neighborhood House, 47 Forest St, Woodend, VIctoria, Australia

LAUNCH OF THE PLATYPUS PROJECT
2018-10-26 13:30 - 14:30 | End of Mill St (near Jennings St Kyneton, End Mill St (near Jennings St Kyneton, Victoria, Australia

INTREPID LANDCARE LEADERSHIP RETREAT
2018-10-26 08:00 - 2018-10-28 17:00 | Treetops Camp and Activity Centre, Riddells Creek, Victoria, Australia

MASTER CLASS ON LEADERSHIP FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
2018-09-12 - 2018-09-13 | VIC
This Master Class is a two-day intensive training program for people wanting to lead positive change on community engagement in invasive species management. Led by recognised international and national community engagement specialists, it aims to build the capacity and confidence of volunteers and professionals who work with and for the community. The Master Class differs from traditional community engagement training courses, with its highly interactive approach designed to help participants discover their own strategies for more effective engagement, and work collaboratively to share ideas.
When: 12 – 13 September 2018
Where: Macedon, Victoria
Who can apply: the Master Class is open to community members and professionals who are interested in leading and facilitating better community engagement on invasive species management issues. Applications are welcome from individuals involved with community or farming groups, Landcare, Catchment Management Authorities, government agencies or other non-government and for-profit organisations with responsibilities in land or invasive species management.
Applications close: 5pm Monday 6 August 2018
For more information: including application form and FAQs go to weedsandrabbits.com/master-class/
Lauren Hull
Project Officer – Established Invasive Species | Biosecurity and Agriculture Services
Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources
15 Hume and Hovell Rd, Seymour, Victoria 3660
T: 03 5735 4342 | M: 0472 876 695
lauren.hull@ecodev.vic.gov.au
agriculture.vic.gov.au

SPOTLIGHT ON SPECIES SPOTLIGHTING EVENTS
2018-09-08 19:00 - 21:00 | VIC
Like to join the UCLN Threatened Species Officer Brad Blake to look for Powerful Owls and Greater Gliders?Why not join in one of our Spotlighting events.
Saturday 8 September
Hanging Rock
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spotlight-at-hanging-rock-reserve-tickets-48186720779
Saturday 22 September
Gerry’s Road (near Ashbourne, Trentham)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spotlight-at-gerrys-road-wombat-state-forest-tickets-48187025691
Trentham Falls
Saturday 20 October
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spotlight-at-trentham-falls-tickets-48187095901
Coliban Reserve (near Spring Hill,Tylden, Trentham)
Saturday 27 October
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spotlight-at-coliban-reserve-tylden-tickets-48261850494
Camels Hump (near Mt Macedon)
Saturday 10 November
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spotlight-at-camels-hump-mount-macedon-tickets-48261938758
Mudlark Road (near Spring Hill)
Saturday 24 November
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spotlight-at-mudlark-road-wombat-state-forest-tickets-48262716083

BRING BACK THE BROLGA -WETLAND RESTORATION PROJECT TALK
2018-08-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Newham Mechanics Hall, Newham, Australia

THE DESPERATE PLIGHT OF THE ORANGE BELLIED PARROT
2018-07-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Norma Richardson Hall Woodend, 15 Buckland St, Woodend, VIctoria, Australia

BUILDING CONNECTIONS ON THE BELLARINE -LANDCARE VIC INC FORUM
2018-05-25 08:00 - 2018-05-27 17:00 | Camp Wyuna Queenscliffe, Australia

RIVER RESTORATION FIELD DAY
2018-05-12 | Degraves Mill Carlsruhe, Australia

SERRATED TUSSOCK FIELD DAY 5TH MAY
2018-05-05 09:30 - 12:30 | 93 Watson Rd DIggers Rest, Victoria, Australia

DUAN TALK (brush-tailed phascogale)
2018-05-03 19:00 - 20:00 | VIC

Glen Lyon Landcare event -Reopening of hall and biolink walk.
2018-03-25 | Glenlyon Hall, Australia
