Photographing Brush-tailed phascogale

There is an opportunity for Neerim District Landcare members to get involved in a pilot program between Parks Victoria and Neerim South Primary School putting camera traps in the Latrobe State Forest for the Brush-tailed phascogale.

If you are interested, contact Natasha Brown from the Primary School on 0438 204 706

to arrange a time to go into the forest to set up the cameras.

Photographing Brush-tailed phascogale 2023-10-13T16:13:41+11:00

Pop Up Stall – Information on Native Plants

Habitat Creations is holding a pop up stall on Friday, 15th September 10.00 am to 2.30pm at the Neerim South Football Oval with information about:
FARM DAM REVEGETATION – SHELTERBELT DESIGN –
ENVIRONMENTAL WEEDS – NATIVE AND INDIGENOUS
PLANTS

Grab a coffee on site and have a chat with the Habitat Creations nursery and environment team.

Details in the poster link below.

POP UP – HABITAT CREATIONS- share option

Pop Up Stall – Information on Native Plants 2023-09-06T18:52:49+10:00

2 events: Regenerative Agriculture Program and Western Port Biosphere Research Information

Both these events may be of interest.

The Regenerative Agriculture Program runs for 7 weeks and is available to farmers in the Western Port catchment.

The Western Port Biosphere Reserve information day (use this link for details: All things WP flyer FINAL ) is available to all.

Registrations are required for both and are due straight away.

2023 Regenerative Agriculture Program
Over 100 farmers have participated in this popular 7-week Regenerative Agriculture program. The program is delivered by leaders in regenerative agriculture giving you unique insights and tailored advice for implementing these practices on your farm! 
The next Regenerative Agriculture Program for farmers will be held during September-October 2022 and will run one day a week over 7 weeks from 10am-2pm. The program includes farm walks on local regenerative farms. There may be an occasional Zoom session.
2023 PROGRAM
Week 1 | Tues 5th Sep – Introduction to Regen Ag – myths and misconceptions
Week 2 | Tues 12th Sep – Soils: Living roots, organic matter, soil biology, nutrient cycling
Week 3 | Thu 21st Sep – Livestock & grazing systems
Week 4 | Thu 28th Sep – Soils: Minimising disturbance, maximise coverage, soil monitoring
Week 5 | Thu 5th Oct – Integration of trees
Week 6 | Thu 12th Oct – Financial indicators and transitioning to Regen Ag
Week 7 | Thu 19th Oct – Developing your regenerative farm planThere are only 20 places available, and farms must be located within the watershed of Westernport or Port Phillip BaysYOUR INVESTMENT
Attend 7 workshops/farm walks
Your contribution – $250+GST. Register by clicking here

Registrations close Fri 25th August. Questions – contact Peter Ronalds peter@wpcln.org.au
2 events: Regenerative Agriculture Program and Western Port Biosphere Research Information 2023-08-23T09:32:18+10:00

Planting Trees For Carbon Forum

This all day forum may be of interest.

Interested in revegetating your property while
taking advantage of carbon schemes
available? Then join the South Gippsland Landcare Network Carbon
Forum on Friday, 1st September in Leongatha.

Full details and registration information is in the attached flyer at the link at the bottom of this notice.

There are multiple programs and agencies
working in South Gippsland, doing large scale
revegetation projects on private land, and
funding this work by selling carbon credits.
This forum is a chance for landholders to learn
about opportunities for planting trees for
carbon.
What to expect
● Presentations from industry leaders:
Greening Australia, GreenFleet and
Cassinia Environmental
● Panel discussion where attendees can
ask questions to the experts
● Opportunity to network
● Light lunch will be provided

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Planting Trees For Carbon Forum 2023-08-19T18:12:14+10:00

National Tree Day- Plant Give Away and Tree Planting: Sunday 30th July

National Tree Day

Do you plan revegetation work on your property in 2023

To mark National Tree Day on Sunday July 30, Landcare has 1800 indigenous seedlings available to give away to local landowners and we will be running a special farm tour where you can view and discuss revegetation projects with local plant expert, Gabe Marsden.

 

Farm tour – 10am to 12.30pm

  • View three revegetation projects on the farm.
  • Gabe will be available to provide revegetation information and advice to landowners.
  • Planting information and demonstration
  • Help plant out a small area with approximately 50 plants
  • Meet other landowners with similar interests
  • Select and collect your giveaway plants from the farm
  • Take out or renew your annual Landcare membership

 

The 1800 plants are local species available in matched batches of 90+ trees/shrubs, subject to availability.

 

Planting equipment can be loaned and we have volunteers to help you

 

If you are interested please contact info@ndlg.org.au by email to register and we will give you the address for the day.

National Tree Day- Plant Give Away and Tree Planting: Sunday 30th July 2023-07-08T18:01:22+10:00

NDLG President’s Report 2023

At the Neerim District Landcare Group AGM on Monday, 29th May, Sean Dignum stepped down as President of the Group after 8 years of dedicated passionate service to landcare in our district particularly through the recent period when COVID impacted on so many community activities. I know Sean, while no longer on the committee, will continue to advocate for landcare and will pop up at future landcare activities across the district.

Please click on the link below to read Sean’s final report as president.

At the AGM Ian Maclagan was elected as President and will remain as Treasurer. Mary Hughes was elected as Vice President, Phil Darton as Secretary and committee members are Susan Jackson, Jenny Komsky and Dennis Joyce.

Landcare President Report 2023

 

NDLG President’s Report 2023 2023-05-30T17:20:31+10:00