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: […]
Friends of Korumburra Botanic Park are holding a works party and planting session this Saturday 28 June 10.00am – 12.00pm. Meet at the bottom car park near the Rotunda. BYO gardening gloves, secateurs, trowel & eye protection. All welcome!
Save our threatened species! Plant trees as part of a project to help Giant Gippsland Earthworm colonies. Join Landcare at this tree planting field day which aims to put indigenous species back into these steep gullies, next to where the threatened earthworms can be found. This is a modified planting method which plants next to […]
Save our threatened species! Plant seedlings next to Giant Gippsland Earthworm colonies Join South Gippsland Landcare Network and the Gippsland Threatened Species Action Group at this planting day which aims to put indigenous species back into these steep gullies, next to (not on top of) where the threatened earthworms can be found. Register here This […]
Join us to celebrate Landcare Week! Pedal, walk, hop, skip or join a guided tour along the Great Southern Rail Trail for fun and tree planting at Ruby! South Gippsland Landcare Network and South Gippsland Shire Council are again partnering with Arawata Landcare Group for hours of fun planting 1500 indigenous trees, shrubs and grasses by […]
PLACES AVAILABLE FOR FREE WHOLE FARM PLANNING COURSE Click this link to fill out an EOI form Even if you are not quite at the beginning of your journey a whole farm planning course has enormous benefits. This course will be run by Sustainable Agriculture consultant and Landcare Facilitator Pete Ronalds. Pete has been working […]
With low rainfall, and minimal hay and silage stocks, we need to ensure we have the knowledge and confidence to plan for and manage a potentially dry spring and summer. This day will provide farmers with an opportunity to hear other farmers talk about their strategies in managing current conditions, get the latest information, and […]
All your questions about feralSCAN answered. Join Peter West from the Department of Primary Industry to hear about how and why recording pest animal sightings on feralSCAN is one easy way we can contribute to pest animal management. Peter has 20 years’ experience in pest animal research and management and is responsible for the national […]
As markets, banks and insurance companies seek to meet their carbon emission commitments, farmers may need to start demonstrating low emission farming practices through their supply chain. Join us for two practical and interactive workshops to find out what you need to know! On day 1 local soil scientist Declan McDonald will discuss how improving […]
Its weed control time! Blackberry is one of the top weeds worrying people in South Gippsland. If you have blackberry on your property and you want expert advice on the best ways to manage it please come along to this free event. Our key speaker Dr Robin Air from the Victorian Blackberry Taskforce has 30 […]