Beekeeping in the Burbs – Pakenham Community Garden

Pakenham Community Garden 6b Henry Street, Pakenham, Victoria, Australia

Ever thought about keeping bees in your backyard? Bees are essential for pollinating food plants, plus they make honey! Learn about beekeeping basics with Bec McBride of Bec’s Beehive. Places are limited - afternoon tea provided. To register https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/beekeeping-in-the-burbs-tickets-55883199153  

$10

Protecting Strategic Agricultural Land Community Workshop – Koo Wee Rup

The Victorian Government is committed to protecting the long-term future of strategic agricultural land in Melbourne’s green wedge and peri-urban areas. Some of Victoria’s most productive agricultural land is within 100km of central Melbourne.  In 2015-16 the region grew 10 per cent of Victoria’s agricultural production, including 59 per cent of vegetables. The first step […]

Free

Facebook Basics for Landcare Groups

Labertouche Community Centre 440 Labertouche Rd, Labertouche, Australia

Would you like to set up a Facebook page for your group? Facebook can be an effective way of promoting your events, attracting new members and sharing information. This workshop will focus on building your online community, the do’s and don’ts of posts, what all the settings mean and content planning. Social media professional Erika […]

$10

eDNA monitoring in farm dams – Jindivick & Neerim Landcare Groups

Neerim South Wetlands Railway Road, Neerim South, Victoria, Australia

Get involved in investigating farm dam biodiversity using eDNA Every creature leaves traces of their DNA in their surrounding aquatic or terrestrial environment, through skin cells, hair, and other bodily secretions. This is environmental DNA (eDNA). In spring 2018, Jindivick and Neerim District locals visited 16 dams, collecting 54 eDNA water samples to test for […]

Charles Massy at Tyabb – Regenerative Farming Workshop – RSVP REQUIRED

Tyabb Hall 1535 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Tyabb

It took a drought and some deep reflection to turn farmer and author Charles Massy from a conventional farmer to one of the leading thinkers in regenerative agriculture today. All farmers are welcome to come and hear Charles talk about;  current challenges farmers face with climate, soil health, water, biodiversity;  how regenerative agriculture […]

Charles Massy work – Wandin Nth – RSVP REQUIRED

Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Rd, Wandin Nth, Australia

It took a drought and some deep reflection to turn farmer and author Charles Massy from a conventional farmer to one of the leading thinkers in regenerative agriculture today. All farmers are welcome to come and hear Charles talk about;  current challenges farmers face with climate, soil health, water, biodiversity;  how regenerative agriculture […]

Charles Massy at Drouin – Regenerative Farming Workshop – RSVP REQUIRED

Drouin Country Golf and Country Club McGlone Road, Drouin, VIC, Australia

It took a drought and some deep reflection to turn farmer and author Charles Massy from a conventional farmer to one of the leading thinkers in regenerative agriculture today. All farmers are welcome to come and hear Charles talk about;  current challenges farmers face with climate, soil health, water, biodiversity;  how regenerative agriculture […]

Charles Massy at Poowong – Regenerative Farming workshop RSVP Required

It took a drought and some deep reflection to turn farmer and author Charles Massy from a conventional farmer to one of the leading thinkers in regenerative agriculture today. All farmers are welcome to come and hear Charles talk about;  current challenges farmers face with climate, soil health, water, biodiversity;  how regenerative agriculture […]

Morn Pen Farmer Discussion Group – Macclesfield!

Chris Alenson 15 Tschampions Rd, Macclesfield, Australia

The next Morn Pen Farmer Discussion Group will be held at Chris & Mirren Alenson’s small farm. Chris is well known to many in our group as he has run several soil courses for us & visited many of our farms! Chris used to grow organically certified raspberries, but in more recent times has focused […]

Biosolids field day at Longwarry hosted by South East Water

Longwarry Water recycling plant Cathcart Rd, Longwarry, Australia

A first in Victoria! Come and see our bumper crop of summer forage sorghum produced from liquid injection of biosolids under dryland conditions. Challenge your thinking about novel ways of using valuable resources in biosolids. Let’s talk about latest technologies and future interventions. Network with water industry, soil and environmental professionals, farmers and regulators. Finding […]