You are invited to attend the next organic vegie/fruit growers discussion group at Peace Farm. Peace Farm is an organic community farm nestled on the banks of the Yarra River in Yarra Junction. Peace Farm is a fantastic example of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and Matt, Kat & Travis look forward to hosting us at […]
Join us as we celebrate the achievements of the Network during 2017. Our guest speaker will be Dr Jeff Yugovic, a highly respected botanist focusing on “The Food Web of Southeast Australia with reference to the Westernport Catchment” Two course meal with coffee & tea. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free meals also available. Please advise […]
Communities worldwide have begun to appreciate the social and economic benefits of trees and green spaces. The Baw Baw Significant Tree Strategy is a collaborative project of the Committee for Drouin, Landcare, the local history group, Baw Baw Shore Council and the Drouin community. The aim is to identify individual trees, groups of trees and […]
The next WPCLN Sustainable Farming Discussion Group will be held at Chris & Sharon Jordan’s farm. Chris and Sharon own ‘Ten-Rose’ Simmental stud and run a breeding herd on their farm at Longwarry. This is a fascinating farm with some really impressive cattle. Their aim is to breed the highest Genomic, EBV & Index cattle […]
The Neerim and District Landcare Group invite you to their annual Frog Festival at the Neerim South Wetlands. This will be a frog fun filled day for students and their families. Activities will include: Frog and snake displays, Guided wetlands walks, Environmental presentations, free plants for your garden, local CFA on display, Lions Club BBQ […]
Come join us for a fantastic workshop focusing on the links between Healthy Soil – Nutritional Food – Healthy People with guest presenters Marieke Rodenstein & Maarten Stapper. This event will fill quickly & seats are limited so RSVP is essential at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/healthy-soils-nutritional-food-healthy-people-workshop-tickets-38790642857 Practising nutritionist and dietitian, Marieke Rodenstein will focus on the physical and emotional […]
In November we will be meeting at Duncan and Vicki’s biodynamic horticulture enterprise in Main Ridge. Duncan and Vicki farm over three properties including Main Ridge, along with a beef cattle property in Flinders and a cropping enterprise in Ballarat. The morning will cover: Biodynamic practices in horticulture Marketing strategies and techniques […]
YARRA VALLEY EQUESTRIAN LANDCARE is proud to present a - One day Equiculture Workshop with Jane & Stuart Myers - Internationally renowned speakers on Sustainable Horse Keeping The course is aimed at horse owners who either own their own land, lease land or agist horses. Learn how you can make changes to your horse management regime that will improve welfare, reduce […]
Horse owners are constantly inundated with the solid bodily waste of their equine friends. Many see this as a nuisance and cost, but with some sound knowledge it can instead be turned around to become a wholesome resource to keep on the property. With the application of a few simple principles, learn how to convert […]
All landholders invited to two farm walks and discussions looking at Bob Gray’s trial sites. Morning field day 10am-12noon - Controlling Azolla on dams through nutrient reduction Azolla on farm dams can clog pipes, and impede pumps. This field day will consider the steps that landholder, Bob Gray took to mitigate nutrients and sediment entering the […]
All landholders invited to two farm walks and discussions looking at Bob Gray’s trial sites. Afternoon field day - 1-3pm Comparing economics of agroforestry vs traditional grazing in steep country Bob has established a 40ha forestry operating targeting sawlog production. The property is located on steeper Strzelecki hills which are subject to slipping, tunnel erosion […]