In 2024, the Bass Coast Landcare Network in partnership with the South Gippsland Landcare Network, Latrobe Catchment Landcare Network, Gippsland Threatened Species Action Group and  a group of scientists launched the first major reassessment of the Giant Gippsland Earthworm (GGE) populations since the 1980s census. Landholder surveys, field verification, review of historical records and the development of a new “GGE Census” App were used to reassess the species across South and West Gippsland and see what may have changed in 40 years.

​Join us at this exciting webinar to learn more about the ‘Biodiversity Benefits of Farm Dams and frogs of Bass Coast’.  

This June as part of our Partnerships against Pests project, BCLN will be hosting two community sessions. The first session on Tuesday 2nd June 7-830pm 'Tech tools for tackling Invasive Species' will be a webinar, focusing on some of the current technology, apps and platforms available that can play a role in Invasive species Management. The second session will be an on-ground demonstration day at the River Garden in Bass on Friday 5th of June, on 'Best Practice Rabbit Management' where our Invasive species team will give live demonstrations on rabbit proof fencing, fumigation and bait laying. Click on the read more tab below for more details and for the links to book your place. 

In December 2025, the Bass Coast Landcare Network (BCLN) Board invited member groups to submit grant proposals that advance the pursuit of BCLN’s purpose. With successful grant applications to be funded directly by BCLN through its Community Projects Reserve, that was assessed by the Board to now have the financial capacity to fund up to $125,000 of projects.
This exciting opportunity was only made possible as a result of the commitment and success of the entire BCLN team to consistently provide high quality sustainable services, resulting in the accumulation of past BCLN financial operating surpluses to fund the grant.  
The evaluation committee (that included representation from our partners at Bass Coast Shire and Melbourne Water) was very impressed by the quality and mix of grant proposals received.
Congratulations to the Landcare Groups listed below for their project being approved for funding. Outcomes of these individual projects will be shared within BCLN and externally to communicate, recognise and celebrate the positive environmental impact local Landcare groups and BCLN have made through the grants provided.

​Welcome to the Giant Gippsland Earthworm interactive resource, with the Stage 2 component developed as part of the recently completed ‘Threat Mitigation and Soil Hydrology for the Giant Gippsland Earthworm’ project.  

Bass Coast Landcare Network has been successful in securing funding to run a 2026 Whole Farm Planning Course. 

The program will run during May and June 2026 over 1 online session, one in person half day session and 4 longer in-person sessions.  The in-person sessions will be hosted in local halls and local farm properties and include numerous farm walk sessions.
What will the Whole Farm Planning Course look like? 
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Course facilitator- Peter Ronalds from Inspired Ag Solutions.  Supported by Joel Geoghegan and Robbie Gray from Bass Coast Landcare Network. 

FEATURING PRESENTATIONS FROM ION GROUP AND AGVIC.

This practical, on-farm workshop is designed to support farmers to make confident, informed decisions in challenging seasonal conditions. With presentations from Leigh and Liz Crocker (Ion Group) and Fiona Baker (Agriculture Victoria). Topics will include:

• feed and water budgeting
• financial planning
• identifying key management triggers to help plan for the months ahead

​Date: Friday 15 May
Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm
Venue: Archies Creek- property details to be forwarded through upon confirmation of registration

 You can register for the event here: https://planningfortheseasonsahead.eventbrite.com.au

For further information email:   [email protected]

​Project Ag-Resilience is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under Climate-Smart Agriculture Program. This event is being delivered by Bass Coast Shire Council and Bass Coast Landcare Network on behalf of Agriculture Victoria as part of the Victorian Government’s statewide Drought Support Package.

Westernport Water have two interesting online events coming up, all about the Kind Road Treatment Plant. Click the links below for more info.
Beyond the Gate: A new horizon for the King Rd Wastewater Treatment Plant - For decades, the King Road Wastewater Treatment Plant at Corinella has been a hidden part of Bass Coast’s story. Now, they’re opening the gates to rewrite its future. Westernport Water invite you to join them and Landscape Architects from Spiire for a visionary session to transform the site into a sanctuary where treatment, nature, culture and community can flow together. March 26th, 7-8pm.
Following the Green: a collaborative future Industry Event -  join in for a laid-back online event all about building a greener future together for the King Road Wastewater Treatment Plant. Dive into cool discussions, connect with like-minded folks, and explore how industries can team up for a sustainable tomorrow. March 31st, 2pm.