A Reminder that the cooking class is on this Saturday, 3rd October at 11 am at the Neerim Junction Hall

Have you ever wondered how to prepare and cook venison?

Learn venison cooking techniques from a skilled chef and enjoy a degustation tasting.

• how to prepare and cook venison including breaking down the cuts
• preparing home-made sausages
• follow chef recipes and venison dishes

This session is supported by the Neerim District Landcare Group and members of our local hunters’ group.

Whether you’re a farmer, landholder, hunter or collector, or simply curious about making the most of wild-harvested deer, come along to a hands-on venison cooking class. Learn from our local experts AND meet others who are passionate about food, community and conversation.

DATE: Saturday 3rd October 2026

TIME: 11.00am – 2.30pm.  Coffee van on site!

VENUE: Neerim Junction Hall, Main Neerim Rd, Neerim Junction

Please RSVP for catering purposes and for more details contact NDLG

Secretary, Phil Darton 0408 351 915 info@ndlg.org.au

Have you ever wondered how to prepare and cook venison?

Learn venison cooking techniques from a skilled chef and enjoy a degustation tasting.

• how to prepare and cook venison including breaking down the cuts
• preparing home-made sausages
• follow chef recipes and venison dishes

This session is supported by the Neerim District Landcare Group and members of our local hunters’ group.

Whether you’re a farmer, landholder, hunter or collector, or simply curious about making the most of wild-harvested deer, come along to a hands-on venison cooking class. Learn from our local experts AND meet others who are passionate about food, community and conversation.

DATE: Saturday 3rd October 2026

TIME: 11.00am – 2.30pm.  Coffee van on site!

VENUE: Neerim Junction Hall, Main Neerim Rd, Neerim Junction

Please RSVP for catering purposes and for more details contact NDLG

Secretary, Phil Darton 0408 351 915 info@ndlg.org.au

Trust For Nature and Land Conservation Covenants

A reminder that the Neerim District Landcare Group is holding an information session to be presented by Tess Bresnahan from Trust For Nature on Land Conservation Covenants at:

Algie Hall from 4pm on Friday 14th August

The session will start with a brief Neerim District Landcare Group Committee meeting followed by Tess’s presentation, finishing at 6pm

Are you interested in permanently protecting and conserving private land?

A conservation covenant is a voluntary legal agreement made between a private landholder and Trust For Nature to permanently protect and conserve private land with natural, cultural, or scientific values. Conservation covenants are entered into under the Victorian Conservation Trust Act 1972 and registered on title, making them legally binding forever – even when the property is sold or passed on to new owners.

Come along and hear more about conservation covenants.

There are three upcoming events you may be interested in.

Trust For Nature and Land Conservation Covenants

The Neerim District Landcare Group is holding an information session to be presented by Tess Bresnahan from Trust For Nature on Land Conservation Covenants at:

Algie Hall from 4pm on Friday 14th August

The session will start with a brief Neerim District Landcare Group Committee meeting followed by Tess’s presentation, finishing at 6pm

Are you interested in permanently protecting and conserving private land?

A conservation covenant is a voluntary legal agreement made between a private landholder and Trust For Nature to permanently protect and conserve private land with natural, cultural, or scientific values. Conservation covenants are entered into under the Victorian Conservation Trust Act 1972 and registered on title, making them legally binding forever – even when the property is sold or passed on to new owners.

Come along and hear more about conservation covenants.

Landcare Green Carpet Short Film Fest celebrating 40 years of Landcare

Tuesday, 4th August 5.30pm – 8.30pm

Latrobe Performing Arts Centre, Grey St, Traralgon

Join us to celebrate 40 years of Landcare with an inspiring evening of storytelling, featuring powerful short environmental films from across Victoria and the premiere of our very own Landcare in West Gippsland film.

This special event is a great opportunity to connect, celebrate achievements, and be inspired by the people behind Landcare.

It’s also the perfect excuse to swap the workwear for something a little more glamorous—step onto the green carpet and have your photo taken!

 Book your seat, spread the word, and be part of this milestone celebration.

https://www.trybooking.com/DMVWF

or

Tickets:

$10 for adults

$5 for children under 12

Dress Code – Cocktail attire

finger food on arrival, drinks at bar prices

If you have any questions, please contact Marnie Ellis on 5175 7846.

Friends of Red Hill Creek working bee

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Trust For Nature and Land Conservation Covenants

The Neerim District Landcare Group is holding an information session to be presented by Tess Bresnahan from Trust For Nature on Land Conservation Covenants at:

Algie Hall from 4pm on Friday 14th August

The session will start with a brief Neerim District Landcare Group Committee meeting followed by Tess’s presentation, finishing at 6pm

Are you interested in permanently protecting and conserving private land?

A conservation covenant is a voluntary legal agreement made between a private landholder and Trust For Nature to permanently protect and conserve private land with natural, cultural, or scientific values. Conservation covenants are entered into under the Victorian Conservation Trust Act 1972 and registered on title, making them legally binding forever – even when the property is sold or passed on to new owners.

Come along and hear more about conservation covenants.

Landcare Green Carpet Short Film Fest celebrating 40 years of Landcare

Tuesday, 4th August 5.30pm – 8.30pm

Latrobe Performing Arts Centre, Grey St, Traralgon

Join us to celebrate 40 years of Landcare with an inspiring evening of storytelling, featuring powerful short environmental films from across Victoria and the premiere of our very own Landcare in West Gippsland film.

This special event is a great opportunity to connect, celebrate achievements, and be inspired by the people behind Landcare.

It’s also the perfect excuse to swap the workwear for something a little more glamorous—step onto the green carpet and have your photo taken!

 Book your seat, spread the word, and be part of this milestone celebration.

https://www.trybooking.com/DMVWF

or

Tickets:

$10 for adults

$5 for children under 12

Dress Code – Cocktail attire

finger food on arrival, drinks at bar prices

If you have any questions, please contact Marnie Ellis on 5175 7846.

Trail Camera

I have lost track of one of the Neerim District Landcare Group’s trail cameras.

If you know of its whereabouts let me know on 0408351915

Thanks Phil Darton

Friends of Red Hill Creek Working Bee

Where: Neerim South Wetlands

When: Wednesday, 10th June, 9.00 am

If you have them, please bring along a broom, leaf scoops and long gloves.

Hunt for the Giants – Tree Showcase

Feral deer are trashing our forests, polluting our waterways,
destroying farms and ruining livelihoods, and are becoming
an increasing menace on our roads.

Join us as we call for action to help communities manage Victoria’s feral deer
crisis at the:

Neerim South Feral Deer Action Forum
Monday June 15th 6pm – 8pm at the Algie Hall, 213 Main
Neerim Road

Hosted by Latrobe Catchment Landcare Network, the Deer
Forum features representatives from the Invasive Species
Council (ISC), Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA)
and the Victorian Deer Community Control Network
(VDCCN).

ISC, VNPA and VDCCN are part of an alliance, which
includes the Victorian Farmers Federation and Environment
Victoria that is campaigning to stop the rise of feral deer
numbers across the state and is calling for better support
for communities to manage the impacts of these
destructive invasive animals.
An important part of the campaign involves sharing the
stories of the people living in communities who are dealing
with the problems caused by deer every day. These include
the loss of crops, pasture and native revegetation, threats
to native biodiversity and road accidents.

Catering provided
Event contact: Caroline Hammond 0472 503

Use the QR code on the linked flyer (below) to register

Deer Forum_15thJune2026

Community members across Neerim District, Jindivick, Drouin West, and Labertouche have been on the hunt for big trees towering over paddocks, bushland and roadsides. THANK YOU for participating!