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SUMMARY:Walk & Talk at Hamann’s Bush Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Hamann’s Bush Reserve (Leongatha North) for a bush walk and talk with Ross Henry\, ranger from the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation. Nick Dudley from Arawata Landcare Group will also be joining us. \nRoss will talk about: \n\nPlant ID & plant communities\nSensitive management techniques to promote healthy populations of native plants\nSensitive and alternative weed management/suppression techniques\nPlant uses\nOrchids\, herbs and creepers — their life cycles\, management and threats\n\nNick will share: \n\nHow Arawata Landcare is helping protect this reserve\nSome of the latest bird survey work they’ve completed with BirdWeather\n\nWhen\nThursday 27 August 2026\n10:00am — Arrival\, cuppa and chat\n10:30am–12:30pm — Bush walk & talk \nPlease dress appropriately with warm\, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear. Please note there are no shelters or toilets at the reserve so bring what you need for a comfortable experience in nature. \nContact Cassie for any questions\, at cassie@sgln.net.au. \n  \nThe South Gippsland Landcare Network is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program under the Natural Heritage Trust.
URL:https://www.sgln.net.au/event/walk-talk-at-hamanns-bush-reserve/
LOCATION:Hamann’s Reserve\, 685 Wild Dog Valley Rd\, Leongatha North\, VIC\, 3953\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Multispecies Pasture Coaching Program - Info Session + Farm Walk
DESCRIPTION:Our Multispecies Coaching Program is now taking applications!   \nWondering if it’s for you? This field day is the perfect opportunity to learn from past participants and understand how your property might benefit from getting involved. \nThis introductory session will be held at Peter Dykes’s farm. Peter has been growing multispecies since 2018\, and using other practices like mob grazing\, keeping soil covered and minimizing disturbance. He’s also making and using his own biofertilisers. We’ll hear why he made the switch\, how he got started and what he’s learnt along the way. \nMultispecies crops have been producing amazing results\, so come and see for yourself! \n\nMore about the Multispecies Coaching Program \nOver the next year\, participants in the program will have the chance to: \n\nAttend two training workshops in spring and autumn with specialist Jade Killoran\nVisit two local farms during these sessions\nDevelop personalised plans for trialling multispecies on their farms\nHear why it makes sense to start with annual species and transition to perennial pastures\nCompare successes and challenges with other farmers during online meetings and via a chat group\nLearn how to grow multispecies pastures successfully!\n\n  \nYear 4 participants will join over 60 farmers from previous years\, and be able to learn from their experiences.  \nFor more information or to submit an expression of interest to join the year-long free program\, click here. \nCheck out our new video with current participants here! \nMore information please email Cassie cassie@sgln.net.au
URL:https://www.sgln.net.au/event/multispecies-pasture-coaching-program-info-session-farm-walk/
LOCATION:Dollar\, Dollar\, VIC\, 3871\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Field Day,Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260912T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260912T213000
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SUMMARY:Regen Ag Film Night + Drone Demo
DESCRIPTION:Hallston Regenerative Agriculture Group proudly announces its 4th Annual Regen Ag Drone Presentation\, BBQ & Screening. \nThere will be a drone presentation by BeDroned\, followed by a screening of “Groundswell” (2026) \nIan Oldman of ‘BeDroned’ will present in detail how he conducts accurate aerial survey mapping to assess property conditions. \nA free BBQ will be provided before the movie. There will be time for discussion after the screening. \nWhere: Hallston Hall + nearby farm for a drone demonstration.\nWhen: Saturday 12 September\, 4:00 pm – 9:30 pm \n4:00 pm – ‘BeDroned’ Drone presentation in Hallston Hall followed by a practical demonstration of drone use nearby.\n5:30 pm – Free Sausage sizzle\n6:30 pm – Screening “Ground Swell” commences.\n8:15 pm – Open discussion: share knowledge and discuss future direction of HRAG.\n9:00 – 9.30 pm – Close. \nBYO drinks & nibbles \nRSVP HERE \nThis event is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program \n 
URL:https://www.sgln.net.au/event/regen-ag-film-night-drone-demo/
LOCATION:Hallston\, Hallston\, Victoria\, 3953\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260913T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260913T133000
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SUMMARY:Wetland Planting and Invertebrate Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Planting trees in soft\, wet areas is easy and fun! Wear your gumboots and come along to help us turn this boggy paddock area into habitat for frogs\, waterbirds and lots more. \nWe will also use our new vacuum tool\, the “critter collector\,” to see which pasture bugs are living around the wetland and in the nearby multispecies field. Learn a little about pasture bugs and how you can monitor them at home. \n  \nWhat to expect \n\nPlanting grasses and shrubs in a wet area\nDemonstration of how to use the “critter collector” to explore invertebrate life in the surrounding pasture\nUsing a microscope for a closer look\n\nLunch and refreshments provided. Please email dietary requirements to kirby@sgln.net.au \nPlease bring \n\nGumboots\nGardening gloves\nkeep cup\nSpare shoes & socks\n\nAddress provided on registration \nRegister here \nThis event is supported by the Australian Government through the National Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.
URL:https://www.sgln.net.au/event/wetland-planting-and-invertebrate-exploration/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260925T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260925T123000
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SUMMARY:Tree Planting - Mt Eccles
DESCRIPTION:Arawata Landcare Group invites you to the last tree planting of the season\, on a farm at Mt Eccles. \nWHEN: September 25\, 2026\, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm \nWHERE: 235 Mt Eccles Rd\, Mt Eccles \nRSVP Free lunch! For catering purposes\,  RSVP by Wednesday September 23 on 0419 525 025 or galnaghpastoral@outlook.com
URL:https://www.sgln.net.au/event/tree-planting-mt-eccles/
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SUMMARY:A Look Inside a Changing Dairy System: Improving Soil\, Pasture & Productivity
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a field day to launch our South Gippsland Dairy Resilience Initiative. The day is hosted by Waratah Bay dairy farmers Stuart Tracy and family\, with multispecies specialist Jade Killoran. It’s a shared field day between South Gippsland Landcare Network and GippsDairy. \nREGISTER HERE \nStuart will share his experience of reworking how the farm manages its soil\, pasture and inputs and seen major benefits. \nThe Tracy family run a 600-cow dairy is on 700 acres adjacent to Waratah Bay\, and have been farming there since 1980. \nThe day will start nearby at Sandy Point Community Centre\, where we’ll; \n\nhear from Stu Tracy about why they’ve made changes to their farming methods\nlearn about the results of the previous demo site on the farm\, and what the new demo site is looking at\nhear from Jade Killoran (Healthy Farming Systems) about the benefits of trialling multispecies pastures\n\n  \nFollowing a free lunch\, we’ll visit the farm – this is your chance to see it firsthand\, hear the story\, and ask the Tracys about their experiences. \n– Walk the paddocks and see the trial plots \n– Hear directly from Stuart and Angus about the journey\, the setbacks\, and what’s next \n– Hear from Jade Killoran on the science behind the results \n  \nThe day will also kick off the new Dairy Resilience project which dairy farmers are invited to join by submitting an EOI: https://forms.gle/qB92xFZYgLHTRgxFA \n  \nFor more info please email cassie@sgln.net.au\, or 0448 739 559. \n  \nLunch and refreshments provided. \nPlease notify us of any dietary requirements. \n  \nAs this is a joint event with GippsDairy\, participant info will be shared with GippsDairy. \nThe Dairy Resilience Project is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program under the Natural Heritage Trust. This project is proudly supported by South Gippsland Landcare Network and Soils for Life.
URL:https://www.sgln.net.au/event/a-look-inside-a-changing-dairy-system-improving-soil-pasture-productivity/
LOCATION:Sandy Point Community Centre\, Church Parade\, Sandy Point\, VIC\, 3959\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Dairy Resilience Program - Expressions of Interest Now Open
DESCRIPTION:Gippsland dairy farmers are invited to join our upcoming 5-session group program to improve soil health\, pasture performance and whole-farm resilience\, with South Gippsland Landcare Network and Soils for Life.\nEXPRESS YOUR INTEREST HERE!
URL:https://www.sgln.net.au/event/dairy-resilience-program-expressions-of-interest-now-open/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T080000
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SUMMARY:Whole Farm Planning
DESCRIPTION:This FREE whole farm planning course is perfect for those new to farming or anyone wanting to elevate their knowledge in climate smart farming and how to improve their natural capital for a more sustainable future. \nEXPRESS YOUR INTEREST HERE!\n\nThis 7 session course will be made up of 7 in-person workshops run weekly starting Thursday October 15th. There will be 5 farm visits to see how experienced local farmers are managing their natural assets. The Victorian Farmers Federation will deliver a sixth practical session\, and the course will finish with a session completing participants’s whole farm plans. Experienced Landcare facilitator and sustainable agriculture consultant Peter Ronalds from Inspired AG Solutions will be at each workshop and will guide people to complete their whole farm plan.\n\nIn addition participants who would like to use digital mapping may attend a pre-course Google Earth mapping workshop held on Wednesday 7th October – book here\n\nParticipants will also receive: \n– A poster-side laminated aerial photograph of their property\, which they will use as a base to develop their whole farm plan.\n– A copy of the book ‘Stock and Waterways’\n– A copy of Natural Asset Farming\n– Morning tea and lunch at each session\n\n\nParticipating in this program will set you up for success by giving you the knowledge and tools to manage the natural assets on your farm in a changing climate. You’ll also meet other farmers who are in a similar stage to you.\n\nWhat: Climate Smart Whole Farm Planning Course over 7 weeks\, with 7 in-person sessions\, between approx. 10am-3pm \nWhen: Weekly on Thursdays. Start Oct 15th – Finish Nov 25th \nWhere: South Gippsland\, various locations \nPlease note places are limited and submission of an EOI does not guarantee participation. EOI’s will be assessed and participants selected by the organisers whose decision will be final. \n\nFor further info contact Kirby\,  kirby@sgln.net.au \, 0480 749 731.\n\nThanks for your interest!
URL:https://www.sgln.net.au/event/whole-farm-planning/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T203000
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SUMMARY:SGLN - AGM 2026 - Guest speaker Neil Barrett + Biolinks Map Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for South Gippsland Landcare Network’s 2026 AGM. \nREGISTER HERE \nWe’re excited to welcome Neil Barrett\, who will present How Strong Landcare Roots Can Feed South Gippsland. Neil brings a rare blend of global sustainability experience and grassroots local action. After a 35-year corporate career\, including leading international food waste initiatives with the UN\, FAO\, and WWF\, Neil made the move “from the desk to the dirt\,” returning home to South Gippsland. Today he’s President of the Leongatha Community Garden and Leongatha Community Market\, and a steering committee member of the Bass Coast South Gippsland Food System Alliance\, championing local food hubs and distribution networks to build a resilient\, self-reliant food economy for our region. \nWe’ll also be sharing details on our Biolinks Map project — including what it means for landholders\, how it was developed\, and how you can get involved or raise any questions. \nTickets are $15.00 per person and include canapés on arrival. Additional food and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Formalities will conclude no later than 8:30pm\, but you are invited to stay on and share stories and ideas. \nAll welcome — come along to hear Neil’s story and celebrate another year of Landcare in South Gippsland.
URL:https://www.sgln.net.au/event/sgln-agm-2026-save-the-date/
LOCATION:Trulli Outdoors\, 92 Whitelaw Street\, Meeniyan\, VIC\, 3956\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T113000
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SUMMARY:Knowing Nyora's Orchids
DESCRIPTION:Discover the beauty of Wuchatsch Reserve\,  home to many unique and incredible orchids that are not always easily seen. \nREGISTER HERE \nLed by South Gippsland Shire Weeds Education Officer Amanda Christie\, during this walk we will explore the reserve and learn about the orchids\, other native flora and the weeds that can threaten them. Maybe we will even learn how to pronounce Wuchatsch! \nWhile we wander around the walking path for those that are able and willing\, we will do some easy hand weeding. \nAmanda has extensive knowledge of native plants and weeds and can also offer weed control advice for your property. \nWhat to expect on the day \n\nWalking approximately 1.5 kms at a slow and easy pace\nEasy hand weeding (optional)\nHelp with plant and weed ID\nMorning tea\n\nPlease wear sturdy footwear and long pants. Please bring gardening gloves\, hand trowel and a keep cup for tea/coffee \n 
URL:https://www.sgln.net.au/event/knowing-nyoras-orchids/
LOCATION:Wuchatsch reserve\, Forrest Drive\, Nyora\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261121T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260914T035735Z
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SUMMARY:Deer Control Expo
DESCRIPTION:South Gippsland Landcare invites you to our inaugural Deer Control Expo.  \nSuccessful Deer Control: Insights from across Australia\, Victoria and South Gippsland \nDeer are a major threat to biodiversity and are damaging riparian areas by wallowing\, destroying remnant vegetation and newer plantings. They also impact farmers\, damaging fences\, eating grass\, crops\, vines\, and fruit. The increased risk of deer-related car accidents affects our entire community. \nThis expo will explore effective deer control and innovative approaches that active\, invested community groups can implement. \nWe have a stacked line-up of presenters\, including \n\nJane McKenzie: National Deer Facilitator – Deer impacts and management approaches across Australia and statewide.\nPeter Jacobs: CEO\, Victorian Deer Control Community Network – Environmental and agricultural impacts of deer in Victoria\, current control and management methods\, and benefits of community control groups\nBen Grant and Ruby Wicks\, Parks Victoria: The impacts of deer (and foxes) at Wilsons Prom. Parks Victoria’s deer control program and how they work with communities.\nJillian Staton and Bruce Whittaker: Local landholders –  From desk jobs to deer controllers. How to lead the way in community-coordinated action on deer control.\nLeigh Francis: Commercial Harvester – Control advice\, and how he works with local farmers\nJason Flesch: Game Management Authority\n\nLunch and refreshments included – Venison will be on the menu! (as well as vegetarian options) \nFor further information\, contact Kirby kirby@sgln.net.au
URL:https://www.sgln.net.au/event/deer-control-expo/
LOCATION:Koonwarra Hall\, 4 Koonwarra-Inverloch Rd\, Koonwarra VIC 3954
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