Soil Acidity Workshop

On the 27th January we held a successful workshop on soil acidity where participants learnt about what is pH and how to measure and manage it with David Hardwick from Soil Land Food.

If you missed this great day and want to learn more about soil health check out our next workshop below at Bibbaringa near Bowna

Yackandandah Landcare at Yack Streetfest

Last Friday Yackandandah Landcare attended the Yackandandah Streetfest, a showcase of local community groups in the area. The group met with interested locals interacting with a fun weed identification competition which was interrupted by a heavy downpour!

Yackandandah Landcare is looking for new volunteers to help out on their Yack and Rowdy Flat project sites. For more information contact Jo Millar on jmillar@csu.edu.au or Gabi Bridge on gabrielle.bridge1@gmail.com .

Yackandandah Landcare - Fauna talk with Glen Johnson, 28th February 5.30pm

Come and hear about our special local creatures with fauna specialist Glen Johnson and how you can protect them.

Free event, all welcome, no need to book!.

Location: Yackandandah Hall

Healthy Land, Healthy Horses Workshop, Sunday 26th March 9.30 am - 3pm

GOTAFE Wangaratta, 218 Tone Rd, $10 for Landcare members $20 for others, Morning tea and lunch provided

Internationally acclaimed author and expert on horse property management, Stuart Myers will deliver a workshop aimed at horse owners that either own land, lease land, or keep their horse/s on agistment (so that’s everyone who owns or manages a horse!).

Learn how to make small or large changes in horse and land management that improve the ‘lifestyle’ of horses and people and at the same time benefit the environment. A true win-win-win situation.

Purchase your tickets here.

Field day to a regenerative agriculture and holistic management farm, 6th March 10 am - 2.30pm

We are excited to announce our next field day in a series of workshops under our soil health/regenerative agriculture projects theme.

This time we are holding a field day at Bibbaringa, a leading farm at Bowna. We will be joined by David Hardwick and owner Gill Sandbrook to learn how she has maintained ground cover all year round and improved the water cycle, plant diversity, and soil microbiology health across the property.

For further information, contact Shannon Brennan at facilitator@kclg.org.au or on 0407 227 814.

To register click here

Farming Carbon Conference, Tuesday 28th February 9.30 - 4.30 pm Beechworth

‘Exploring Soils, Trees, Productivity, Contracts and Farm Accounting’

Hosted by the North East CMA the Farming Carbon conference aims to support land managers, agriculture industry groups, Landcare participants, and industry staff in northeast Victoria in building their knowledge and understanding of carbon farming systems.

To register click here

Kergunyah Landcare invites you to a roadside walk

Kergunyah Landcare is commencing its 2023 roadside walks again on the 4th of March. You can join them to learn about a diverse range of flora and fauna from 9-11am on the first Saturday of the month.

They will also be holding a “Kergunyah Share & Swap Table“ If you have an excess of produce, seeds, seedlings, or cuttings bring them along to their monthly roadside walk “Share & Swap Table”!

For further information contact Belinda: Phone: 02 6027 5294 / e-mail:lesandbelinda@yahoo.com

Clean Up Australia Day – Sunday 5th March

Clean up Australia are encouraging everyone to 'Step Up to Clean Up’ on Sunday 5 March for their annual Clean Up Australia Day.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work together and take practical action in your local environment. You can get involved either by registering here.

Landcare Australia Landcare Farming Webinar - Tuessday 4th April, 1pm

The new Landcare Farming webinar Maximising Ecosystem Opportunities to Fit Your Business: Biodiversity is bringing together five industry experts for an exclusive webinar exploring the importance of biodiversity literacy for producers and the key principles of environmental accounting.

By attending this webinar you will:

• Grow your understanding of biodiversity on-farm and the emerging biodiversity markets

• Improve your capacity to participate in emerging environmental markets

• Develop your knowledge of environmental condition and natural capital accounting systems

• Enhance your skills in natural capital accounting and environmental assessment.

To register click here

Upper Kiewa Landcare Working Bees

Upper Kiewa Landcare in Mount Beauty holds working bees most Saturday mornings to undertake various activities such as weed control, planting, track clearing and maintenance of a number of Landcare sites around the town. If you are interested in joining these bees please contact John Gibbons on 0407 520 542 or email warrawongnatives@bigpond.com to obtain information on weekly site locations, times and activities being undertaken.

Yackandandah Landcare Working Bees

Yackandandah Landcare holds working bees the first Sunday of each month to undertake various activities such as weed control, planting, track clearing and maintenance of a number of Landcare sites around Yackandandah Creek and nearby wetlands. If interested in joining these bees please follow Yackandandah Landcare on Facebook or contact Michelle Croker on 0477 417 449 or Jo Millar on jmillar@csu.edu.au.

Arthur Rylah Institute Seminar recording - Fish conservation & engagement - Dr Andy Danylchuk and Dr Jarod Lyon

If you missed the last seminar you can now hear the recording from Dr. Andy Danylchuk and Dr. Jarod Lyon about the future of fish conservation, the intersection with social sciences, and captive breeding programs.

To watch the webinar click here

Public feedback sought for National Feral Deer Action Plan - closes 20th March 2023

The National Feral Deer Action Plan is being developed by the National Feral Deer Action Plan Working Group and focuses on supporting farmers, communities, organisations, Traditional Owners, and government agencies to stop the spread and reduce impacts of feral deer. Public feedback is now being sought on the draft plan - visit: https://fal.cn/3uAB2

Stock Sense: Peri-Urban Welcome Pack available now

The Victorian Farmers Federation has recently created Stock Sense: ‘Peri-Urban Welcome Pack’ which is an educational resource for all Victorian livestock farmers. Stock Sense provides access to a dedicated support team, important information, resources and events to further establish the Victorian livestock industry in animal health, welfare, and on-farm biosecurity. To find out more click here

Agriculture Victoria - The Fast Break Newsletter

Agriculture Victoria have released their latest edition of The Fast Break providing seasonal climate information for Victoria. The newsletter includes oceanic and atmospheric climate driver activity over the last month and summarises three month model predictions for the Pacific and Indian Oceans, rainfall and temperature for Victoria.

To find out more about upcoming climate predictions for the region and to suscribe to The Fast Break newsletter click here or watch the latest seasonal climate information click here.

NAB Foundation Community Grants

The NAB Foundation is currently seeking applications for Community Grants. Grants of up to $10,000 are available for projects that help communities prepare for natural disasters, support long-term recovery and build resilience to future disasters and climate change.

Applications for NAB Foundation Community Grants are open all year with two grant award rounds each year. The next round closes on 28 February 2023 and will be awarded in April 2023.

Learn more about how to apply for a NAB grant here