***EDITED - This event is now to be held on Wednesday 15th December at 7pm due to technical difficulties on the original date***
​With changes in climate, can we re-assess what is possible in landscapes and gardens? What crops, what seasons, what methods and who is already demonstrating leadership in this area and how? What would a comfortable home able to withstand climatic fluctuations of 2040 have to have in place and how would you do it?
These are just some of the questions answered by forward thinking home and garden owners in a new video series, set to debut on Thursday 2nd December at 7pm in an online video and Q&A launch. 

Are you interested in joining a wonderful discussion on local enterprise with trees and timber in South Gippsland?

​If you’re thinking of integrating trees into your farming landscape, if you’d like to be part of a reinvigorated local sawmilling culture, or if you’re keen to build sustainably with local farm grown or salvaged wood, then this webinar is not to be missed.

​Are you a local grower, producer of food related items, distributor, veg box scheme host, or just interested in buying more of your food locally? If so, we need you!!

We are hosting a Community visioning session ‘Getting more local food to local people’ on Saturday 20th November from 2-4pm at the Community hall in Bass, 2-4 Bass School Road.  For those that can’t make the in-person session, there will be a similar session run online on Thursday 25th of November from 7-830pm.
We want to hear from you about our local food system, what you think is working, what is not working, what you would like to see happening and what are some of the ways we can work together to make that happen? 

You're invited to the Bass Coast Landcare Network 2021 Annual General Meeting, to be held November 20th at The Gurdies Winery. We will be hearing from guest speaker, Beau Miles, adventurer and filmmaker, and will be treated to lunch and morning tea. Spaces are limited to 100 due to Covid restrictions. Please see the flier for more information, or click the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bass-coast-landcare-network-agm-tickets-199584662097

Join us virtually for the Sustainability Festival Launch event, where you will be sure to be inspired and entertained by a range of speakers covering a variety of topics relating to Sustainability.

​The opening night will be hosted by television favourite and Junior Landcare ambassador, Costa Georgiadis, and will also feature Dr. Susie Burke covering the important topic of mental health during a changing climate.

Planning and managing remnant vegetation and revegetation in a changing climate- Webinar.

Are you interested in learning more about planning for and managing plant biodiversity on farm in a changing climate?  Join us for this exciting webinar where you will find out more about:

• Planning for revegetation on farms in a changing climate.
• Remnant vegetation protection and management on farms in a changing climate.  
• Native vegetation and fire on farms- planning for fire in a changing climate.
• Creating a functioning ecosystem on farm – evidence of success.

Guest speakers include Simone Louwhoff from Federation University Australia supported by staff from Bass Coast Landcare Network. 

EVENT DETAILS:
Date and time: Thursday 14th October 2.30 pm 4.30 pm.
 
RSVP and further information:   Email joel.geoghegan@basscoastlandcare.org.au
RSVP by Tuesday 12th October. 
 
A zoom link will be forwarded through to all those who have registered prior to the webinar event.  

The Future Farms, Homes and Festivals project is supported by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning through the Supporting our Regions to Adapt program.
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This is a great opportunity for you to participate in this fantastic 8-week Regenerative Agriculture online training program for farmers. The program will be delivered by respected leaders in regenerative agriculture giving you unique insights and tailored advice for implementing regenerative practices on your farm!

PROGRAM
Day 1 | Fri Oct 8th 2021.  Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture- myths and misconceptions.

Day 2 | Fri 15th Oct 2021.  Soils - Maximise crop diversity and living roots.

Day 3 | Fri 22nd Oct.  Soils - Minimise disturbance and maximise soil coverage, soil monitoring.

Day 4 | Fri 29th Oct.  Regenerative Agriculture Livestock & grazing systems.

Day 5 | Fri 5th Nov. Integration of trees into your farming system for multiple benefits.

Day 6 | Fri 12th Nov. Financial indicators and transitioning to Regenerative Agriculture.

Day 7 | Fri 19th Nov. Transitioning to regenerative agriculture. (Showcasing a local case study).

Day 8 | Fri 26th Nov.  Developing your Climate Adaptation Plan (CAP) and celebratory lunch. 

YOUR INVESTMENT
Attend 8 online workshops   
(approx 2.5 hours per week)
All sessions will be online due to COVID restrictions.
Your Contribution | $250 +GST

25 Farms only- Application via Expression of Interest

Email Expression of interest by Fri 24th Sep 2021 to: joel.geoghegan@basscoastlandcare.org.au

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​We can't wait to welcome you back to the River Garden!
Come along and join our River Garden Community, meet like-minded people, learn from expert speakers, assist to maintain the growing spaces and more. There are tasks for all abilities, sharing of information and produce plus learning for all.
The produce is growing, however so are the weeds and grasses, we need your help!!

Our next River Garden Blitz on Saturday 14th of August will again feature local Horticulture teacher Adrian James, who will this time be helping us to control pests, diseases and disorders with the I.D. / Treat / Manage approach.
​Participants are asked to bring along a photo or a bagged sample of a pest, disease or disorder on your vegetables or fruit trees, or even natives so we can discuss problems and come up with solutions for you. If you have ever wondered what is eating your cabbages, why your citrus leaves are yellow or what that funny spot is on your leaves then this is the day for you!
(click 'read more' for the full article and registration link)

​Learn how to rabbit-proof your home and help protect our rare and endangered flora from being ravaged by these pests.
Now being held as an online event over Zoom,  you will learn what is wrong with having rabbits around, how to protect our native vegetation, how to control rabbits in urban coastal areas, and how to rabbit-proof your own property.  As a special offer, Rabbit Free Phillip Island are offering warren fumigation and fencing wire to Surf Beach and Sunderland Bay attendees.
Speakers include: David Rooks (Phillip Island Landcare,) Gayle Seddon (Surf Beach Sunderland Bay Coastcare), Gidja Walker (Ecologist), Mark Merryfull(Phillip Island Nature Parks), Jason McCracken (Bass Coast Landcare)
This event will run from 10:00am–12pm
RSVP for Zoom link - Carolyn Atherton, 0433 284 148, julyblitzpi@gmail.com

Are you interested in learning more about diversity on farm in a changing climate?  Do you want to look at increasing your pasture and crop diversity as you aim to increase your farms resilience?