Following a well attended meeting at the Kongwak Hall early in 2012, at the instigation of landcare Facilitator Sarah van Stokrom, much interest was expressed in forming a new Landcare group in the Kongwak area, incorporating members from the Candowie /Lance Creek Landcare group, which has been dissolved. 

​So, on a chilly afternoon in late April 2012, in the old Butter Factory at Kongwak, the inaugural meeting of the new group was held, office bearers elected and goals and activities suggested and discussed. The groups’ priorities are diverse, from education and learning about effective land management, in particular drawing on local experience and knowledge, remnant protection and enhancement through to sharing a community focus and having fun with like minded people.

At the subsequent meeting on 17 June 2012, the group was officially named the Kongwak Hills Landcare Group, with the motto, “from backyard to bush”- the name intended to demonstrate that the group was desirous of embracing the Kongwak valley and hills and welcoming anyone interested in caring for our land and the environment.  While membership numbers are currently small, it is hoped that through word of mouth, marketing and observable activities, membership will grow. The group felt it was important to ensure that membership is available to anyone with an interest in land care, whether or not they were a local landowner.

The Kongwak Group has developed a Geo Tour of the Kongwak Pioneer Reserve which includes informative podcasts about it's history and the flora and fauna within the reserve. 

In addition you can download and install GeoTour on your smartphone or tablet and walk through the reserve whilst listening to the podcasts. 

 bass coast landcare network membership form kongwak hills

​Landcare Groups committed to involving the whole community in protecting the natural resource base of Bass Coast to ensure economically and environmentally sustainable agriculture

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