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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.   TAKING CARBON FROM A CONCEPT TO AN ACTION PLAN.
Carbon EDGE is a new training program for the red meat industry. Understand the opportunities for emissions reduction and carbon storage in your livestock grazing business. Use your own information to develop an action plan for your business.  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? 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:
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.  The Bass Coast Landcare Network Annual General Meeting will be held at 5:00pm on Wednesday 25 March, at John and Carmel Carney’s property in Grantville.
This location provides a fantastic opportunity to showcase on-ground Landcare outcomes alongside the formal AGM proceedings. We are very pleased to confirm that Abi Smith, Co-Chair of Landcare Victoria, will attend as our guest speaker. Abi is also the Chief Executive Officer of the Threatened Species Conservancy, bringing a strong depth of leadership and experience in conservation, community engagement, and statewide Landcare advocacy. Her attendance will add significant value to the evening and provide an excellent opportunity for members to connect with broader Landcare priorities across Victoria. Following the formal AGM proceedings, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a guided site walk, showcasing John Carney’s Biolinks projects, and an impressive 10-hectare saltmarsh and mangrove restoration project, demonstrating best-practice coastal restoration and long-term environmental stewardship. This will be a valuable opportunity to highlight the impact of collaborative Landcare efforts and to celebrate the work of past and present contributors. The Carney's property is located in Grantville, the address will be emailed to attendees closer to the date. Click here to RSVP.  You are invited to attend this exciting field day event on farm dams. The day will include an expert presentation from Dr Martino Malerba, senior lecturer at RMIT University.
 Grant Sims is sixth generation farmer running the family farm in Northern Vic. The farm comprises 8500 acres of dryland and some irrigation.
The Sims farm has been utilizing no-till since the early 80's. In 2008 the family stopped using granular synthetic fertilizers and started using biological liquid fertilisers. They also stopped using seed dressing, insecticides and fungicides, unless absolutely necessary. The Sims have a strong focus on diversity and grow cereals, companion, and cover crops, and have integrated grazing into their system. They have seen many positive changes in the health of their soils and plants and conduct many on-farm trials. This field day will focus on multi species for pastures and cropping, and we will ensure there is ample time for discussion and questions. Date: Tuesday 17th February 2026. 9.30am registration and morning tea Morning session- 10am to 12 pm- Hall based presentation and discussion 12pm to 12.45pm-Lunch 1pm to 2.30pm- Afternoon farm walk Location: Yannathan Public Hall- 227 Heads Road, Yannathan. Registrations by Fri 13th February via: https://forms.gle/AHY5fmSUhm8Gbvd2A Light morning tea provided, BYO lunch. For more information, contact: Joel Geoghegan, Bass Coast Landcare Network, 0409 705 652  Join us to learn about the Bass Coast multi species pastures demonstration project.
Hosted on the Almurta property of Janette and Andrew Allen, this is a 3-year demonstration looking at the cost/benefit of multi species pastures. The recently established demonstration is being actively supported by Jade Killoran from Healthy Farming Systems who will be attending this field day as guest speaker. Declan McDonald from Regen Soils will also be in attendance to support the field day. |
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