​The inaugural Landcare Art Prize showcased the best of the best in art in many forms as a major fund raiser for the Bass Valley Network Public Fund.
Bass Valley Landcare Network Public Fund plan to use the funds raised by the art show in programs that will educate young people, encourage responsible care for our environment, and planting programs to mitigate the effects of climate change.
The opening night saw a record crowd fill the Kernot Community Hall to hear the judge Herman Pekel, who battled holiday traffic to come from Melbourne for the event, make his selection from almost 250 paintings, sculptures and photographs entered by artists from around the state.

Bass Coast Landcare in partnership with the Kongwak Ellipak Beef-cheque farmer group are hosting an informative field day to help farmers better understand weed control techniques and timing for control of our common Summer/Autumn weeds, that we tackle on the Bass Coast. Bill Barry from BCLN works crew will be one of our guest speakers. BCLN will also have Aaron Stephens our Invasive species coordinator to talk through Fox and Rabbit control techniques and timing.
 As well as Bill and Aaron we are lucky enough to have Emanuel Vlamis from Skyline management.  Emanuel will speak about his team's recent success in partnership with the Triggs to obtain the first-ever trapping permit in Victoria, with information on how this will be implemented and future opportunities for other landowners to enter into a potential cross-tenure trapping program. 
Dates:  Thursday the 5th of December
Time:  10am – 2pm
Venue: David and Marie Triggs - 230 Gaws Rd, Woodleigh
Catering: Morning tea and lunch provided (Venison Schnitzels will be on offer for lunch)
What to Bring:  Please dress according to weather conditions, long pants, sturdy shoes or boots, hat, insect repellent, water, and a camping chair.
RSVP: [email protected] by the 3/12/2024.