The West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (WGCMA) invite you to a discussion and farm walk to hear practical advice about protecting biodiversity on your farm. Learn about potential opportunities in carbon and biodiversity markets, and grants to support farmers protect biodiversity. Speaker and host is ecologist Peter Gannon. Lunch provided. Click on link or scan […]
Join this free event to learn more about why we should control ragwort and other weeds. Guest Speakers on the day will be - Dr Tom Gihleany, from Gippsland Veterinary Group. Discussing why removing ragwort and other toxic weeds is essential to stock health. Dr Phil Poulton, discussing how growing multispecies can improve long-term soil […]
South Gippsland Landcare Network is excited to have started work on the South Gippsland Biolinks Map. This is a key action of the Biodiversity Protection Plan. When complete, the Biolinks Map will be an online tool to help understand how native species move through our region. It will draw on a range of land cover and biodiversity […]
With soil scientist Declan McDonald (and a visit to his farm) Declan will discuss: The importance of healthy soil biology for production Methods farmers can use to improve the health of their soil How healthy soil functions during dry times Options for dry conditions, including de-stocking We will also take a walk on his property […]
Join this free event to learn more about the benefits of enhancing your farm dam, for water quality and stock health, and also for wildlife. Wetland Ecologist David Carew will discuss which plant species to use and how you can create spaces that attract and support aquatic life (including frogs!). Deakin Uni student Mica […]
Tarwin Landcare Group are excited that their 2025 tree planting event is coming up soon! Sunday 25 May 9am- 3pm Flock Stock and Basil Farm in Tarwin Lower Please see all the details and register via the link. https://events.humanitix.com/planting-bee This planting will take place along the escarpment visible to us all on our drive out […]
We are very pleased to have Fiona Baker from Ag Vic joining us to discuss different options we can consider leading into winter as this dry autumn continues. These include; calculating livestock feed requirements, early weaning, sowing a winter crop, purchasing feed, selling some stock, applying fertiliser, using a stock containment area etc. Fiona is […]
Friends of Korumburra Botanic Park are holding a community planting day and works party on Saturday 14 June 2025, 10am-12pm. Meet at the Rotunda. Planting will be happening on the side of the creek east of the Rotunda. There will be various tasks to suit everyone from light to a bit heavier so please drop […]
Join Nerrena Tarwin Valley Landcare for a river walk to see revegetation along a section of the East Tarwin branch of the Tarwin River. The one-to-two-hour walk will be guided by Matt Bowler from West Gippsland CMA. Arrive between 1.30 and 2 PM for a 2 PM start. All welcome but please RSVP to Phil on 0428 642 371 to help with […]
Sustainable Farming in Action: Making Bioferts, Agroforestry and Erosion Control Intro to bioferts presentation plus a farm walk in Yanakie Join us for this field day showcasing multiple sustainable agricultural practices. Daniel Hodges from Soil, Water and Plants will give an introduction to biofertilizers - what they are, how they can benefit and be applied […]
The last stage of the Corner Inlet Landcare's Returning to the Bush project. Hoorah! Final tree planting day. Stay for a celebration lunch at the end (please RSVP). BYO gloves and weather appropriate clothing, planting equipment supplied. Contact: Morgan on 0437 622 567 Note: This is not a SGLN event
Join us to learn about the threatened Giant Gippsland Earthworm (GGE), actions being taken to protect it, and an innovative research study. Dr Beverley Van Praagh has been studying and working to protect the GGE for over 30 years. She will tell us all about this secretive species that spends its whole life underground, including: […]