Join us for a hands on workshop led by Geoff Trease from the Leongatha Seed Bank. You may be interested in collecting seed for personal use or to supply to the seed bank. The session will include: why collect seeds? permits required for collecting on public land collection techniques seed extraction and storage. We’ll have a […]
Enhancing farm dams for stock and biodiversity: Develop a plan for your farm dam Join wetland ecologist David Carew to learn about enhancing your own farm dam to increase biodiversity and farm productivity. At this workshop you will get started on a management plan to improve a dam on your farm. Topics covered will include […]
Join us for this interactive workshop on how to develop and maintain a Fire Wise garden. Ecologist Kate Bennets (Fire, Flood & Flora) will discuss how certain indigenous plant species can be used in gardens to help reduce fire risk around houses. She'll also cover landscaping for bushfire and some great resources that are available. […]
Get 'hands on' with nature and discover our local biodiversity! Landcare is teaming up with the Bug Blitz crew to bring you a fun and educational day out. Catch some bugs and look at them on the big screen - discover bugs in the water, bugs in the grass, bugs in the bush and what […]
A field day to discuss the costs and benefits of three different dam-management strategies Join us at Jillian Staton & Bruce Whittaker’s beef farm at Tarwin Lower. We will: Look at three different dam-management systems (open, restricted access and complete stock exclusion) Examine the economic costs and benefits of each strategy Discuss the implications of […]
SAVE THE DATE! PEDAL AND PLANT IS BACK! To celebrate National Tree Day SGLN is working with the Loch-Nyora Landcare Group and the South Gippsland Shire Council to host the next Pedal and Plant event. This is a great opportunity to come together and help restore habitat along the Great Southern Rail Trail. When: […]
Grant Sims is the former president of the Victorian No till Farmers Association and 2015 Coles Weekly Times Farmer of the year. Grant is a sixth generation farmer running the family farm, which has been no till since the early ‘80’s, and switched from granular synthetic fertilisers to biologically made liquid fertiliser in 2008. He also […]
‘Enhanced Knowledge and Protection of the Giant Gippsland Earthworm’ project. The Bass Coast Landcare Network and project partners (including SGLN) invite you to this exciting Giant Gippsland Earthworm community information and field day. Giant Gippsland Earthworms are only found in an area roughly the size of 40,000 ha in South and West Gippsland, Victoria. The […]
South Gippsland Landcare Network is hosting a forum for landholders interested in undertaking revegetation to participate in carbon markets. This event brings together experts from three organisations: Greening Australia, Greenfleet, and Cassinia Environmental (delivery partner of Bushbank) to present on their different planting for carbon credit programs. Each organisation will detail the process for landholders […]
Providing opportunities for our members to engage with and learn from our Traditional Owners is a priority for SGLN. On Tuesday, 29 September, we are running a webinar with two First Nations leaders: Troy McDonald, Chair of Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) and Jamie Williamson, consultant and previous CEO of Gippsland and East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative. The webinar […]
Guest Speaker: Anthony Amis All members of SGLN are warmly invited to attend this meeting. Our special guest speaker is Anthony Amis, a seasoned conservationist with decades of experience, who will share insights on his impactful work, including the creation of the Brataualung Forest Park and recent koala surveys in Mullungdung State Forest. The ordinary business of […]
HEALTHY SOILS FOR WEED MANAGEMENT Learn how to reduce weeds on your property through soil management. South Gippsland Landcare Network invite you to learn from prominent soil scientist Declan McDonald on how to improve soil management to reduce weed infestation such as Ragwort and achieve a myriad of other on-farm benefits. Declan McDonald Declan is […]
Where – Wonthaggi Reserve Meeting point – End of Reed Cr turn left and park in car park. Easy walking. Toilets available. Time: 10am to 2pm. RSVP not required. You do not need to stay for the whole day. You are welcome to just stay for the discussion and instructions at the start. What to bring/wear: Please wear […]
SGLN, Fish Creek & Corner Inlet Landcare Groups will be co-hosting a marquee in the Avenue of Agriculture at this years Foster Show. Come along and say HI and grab some free giveaways!
NOTE: Despite the recent storm event - this event is going ahead. Following our successful Strzelecki Erosion and Landslip Forum last year, Mardan Mirboo North Landcare Group are hosting a field day to inspect structural works completed to ameliorate active gully erosion and landslips on a cattle property. We will also be inspecting a second […]
Allambee Community Landcare Group with South Gippsland Landcare Network invite you to a Ragwort and other weeds information session. The session will include presentations from: Clint O’Brien - A drone operator & contractor who specalises in aerial weed control. Clint will discuss how drone weed control works, costs and pros and cons of controlling weeds […]
Loch Nyora Landcare Group are running an event about Nest Boxes. What are they ? What animals use them ? Where do you put them ? How to install and where to purchase ? Guest Speaker is from Wildlife Victoria. Please note this is not an SGLN event. Please contact Malcolm Brown on 0403 997 […]
What difference does a year make? Come and see the changes that have occurred since Jillian Staton & Bruce Whittaker altered their farm dam to restrict stock access for productivity and biodiversity outcomes. We will discuss the results of monitoring to compare the impacts of three different farm management systems (restricted, total stock exclusion and unrestricted access) on: […]
Landholders from across South Gippsland have been borrowing camera traps and finding out which native animals live on their properties. These animals are under threat from predation and habitat destruction from pest animals. At the upcoming field day we'll share the best photos taken by project participants and learn how to control pest animals and protect wildlife. Guest […]
Recovery – Replant – Renew information evening: Mirboo North If you are concerned about what to plant after the 13th of February super-storm or what the plans are to revegetate our severely damaged Reserves and roadside verges then this event is a must. The Mirboo North community have brought together a broad range of speakers […]
SAVE THE DATES - TREE PLANTING DAYS 2024 We are partnering with four Landcare groups this winter to provide opportunities for all our members, subscribers and their friends to get their hands dirty and plant some trees! Close to 10,000 trees will be planted across four different sites, giving more opportunities across the network to […]
WORKSHOP: HEALTHY SOILS FOR WEED MANAGEMENT Following the success of our Healthy Soils for Weed Management event last November we invite you back to get up close and see real world examples of how managing soils on farm can reduce weed infestations taking hold. Soil scientist Declan McDonald is back to take attendees on a […]
This winter SGLN is providing opportunities for everyone to join a local tree planting at 4 events across the network. Come along to this tree planting in Allambee South to help protect the upper Tarwin River. Refreshments and lunch provided after tree planting. For all the details and to register your attendance please click here: […]
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE BPP INFO SESSION South Gippsland Landcare Network has developed a Biodiversity Protection Plan (BPP) for South Gippsland to guide a coordinated response for improving the natural environment in the region. We are seeking community and stakeholder feedback on the final draft. Please join us and share your feedback on the […]
This winter SGLN is providing opportunities for everyone to join a local tree planting at 4 events across the network. On June 22 we hope to plant over 2500 trees to increase koala habitat close to the Franklin River, a well known koala corridor. Volunteers will be rewarded with spectacular views to Corner Inlet and […]
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Our 'Pedal and Plant' returns in 2024 - promoting mental health by encouraging people to get outdoors and enjoy the Great Southern Rail Trail. This years event will be in Kardella, just 5km outside of Korumburra, where we'll be planting 2000 trees. Participants are encouraged to park at Ruby or Korumburra and ride their bikes […]
This tree planting event is being held by the Loch Nyora Landcare Group. Hilda Falls is located on the Great Southern Rail Trail close to Loch. Save the Date now and get the latest details at: https://www.lochnyoralandcare.org.au/news-and-events/ Please note this is not an SGLN event.