Our Story

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.

Kongwak Pioneer Reserve - Interactive tour and track maps

The Kongwak Group has developed GPS track maps and an interactive tour of the Kongwak Pioneer Reserve which includes informative podcasts about it's history and the flora and fauna within the reserve. 

You can download and install GeoTour on your smartphone or tablet and walk through the reserve whilst listening to the podcasts. 
Click here to download the Geotour
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Alternatively you can download the .kmz file for Google Earth or Google Earth Pro
Click here to download .kmz file
 
Track maps are also available 
Click here to download Track Maps
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Kongwak Pioneer Reserve, looking North
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Kongwak Pioneer Reserve, looking South

 kongwak hills Membership Form

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

    step 1: enter your details

    step 2: Pay kongwak hills ANnual Membership Fee

    Pay the selected group's fee by EFT to:
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    BSB: 633 000
    Acc No: 1467 205 37
    Acc Name: Kongwak Hills Landcare Group

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    If paying by cheque, please make your cheque payable to the group you have ticked then post to:

    Bass Coast Landcare Network - 2-4 Bass School Rd - Bass - VIC 3991