Using landscape function to store and manage water.
Are you interested in learning more about on farm water management in a changing climate?
​Do you want to work with your landscape and be better prepared for extreme rainfall events?  

Saturday 10th of April - We can't wait to welcome you back to the River Garden! This day will start off with our River garden blitz morning and finish with an afternoon of learning and doing which will be all about creating something from nothing (or not much) in the garden. We will have Permaculture guru Rick Coleman to share his skills and knowledge on all things composting and creative recycling, with Junior Landcare activities available, suitable for all ages too. Those who attend both the morning and afternoon session will get a free lunch as well. 
This day is supported by funding from the ANZ Seeds of Renewal Grants. 

Download the flyer below, with all details.
RSVP Essential at this link:https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/river-garden-blitz-and-upcycling-recycling-in-the-garden-day-tickets-148553763305

​If your farm is located within the watershed of Port Phillip or Westernport Bay and you are considering transitioning to a regenerative agriculture farming system, then this course is for you!  

Are you interested in learning more about how other farmers are integrating regenerative agriculture into their farming operation?  Are you at that stage where you are ready to take action but don’t know where to start?   Do you want to meet people who are experiencing the same challenges as you?  ​

On March 4th ​we successfully hosted over 30 people at the 'Integrating Compost on Farm' event at the property of Tarwin Lower landowner, Mark Burfield.  

Are you interested in learning more about integrating compost onto your farm?  Do you want to find out more about how you can use compost in a sustainable farming system, the do’s and don’ts and what to look out for?  ​

After 33 years, Phillip Island Landcare Group is excited to finally have a home to store their resources, as their Phillip Island Landcare Community Shed officially opened on Saturday 12 December. The new facility sits amongst beautiful gums just 100 metres from the Barb Martin BushBank community plant nursery at the Koala Conservation Reserve.  
The event was held outside the shed in glorious sunshine and the 40 attendees were treated to entertaining speeches on the previous Landcare ‘sheds’, a few words from the major sponsors, and some poetry from Mike Cleeland.  The shed opening was marked with the cutting of a ribbon. In addition, the group unveiled a Life Membership honour board, a President’s honour board and a plaque recognising the momentous occasion.  
The Phillip Island Landcare Community Shed was named thanks to input from the community. 
Group President David Rooks stated: “We can’t thank the community around us enough.  Phillip Island Nature Parks, Bendigo Bank and Council have all shown a huge interest in our group.  The community helped build the shed, and as a group, we now want to give back to the community through the benefits the shed offers. When the BushBank re-opens on January 9th, Landcare members who pick up plants from the BushBank will now have access to a variety of guards and stakes from the stores in the shed close by.  Furthermore, our fantastic planting trailer can be used by other community groups such as the Coastal Care Groups and Nature Parks.”

The Community Shed was opened on 16th December 2020, on the same day as the Phillip Island AGM. Those interested in knowing more about the Phillip Island Landcare Group or who wish to join can visit our page. Membership enquiries can be made direct to Robyn or Thirza on 0417 106 361 or phillipislandlandcare@gmail.com

​Due to unforeseen circumstances the venue for the BCLN AGM has been changed to: The Gurdies Winery at 17 Jade Rd The Gurdies. All other event details remain the same.
Apologies for the late notice. This venue has a great undercover area so we will be able to shelter from any bad weather which is predicted on Saturday.

Please access the eventbrite link here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bass-coast-landcare-network-agm-tickets-129243042419 Please note, the event has now sold out.

Please Click on the updated Flier Link below for more information. 
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​Benchmarking, monitoring, and trading carbon on farm? How and why?  

How to increase carbon on farm and why?