​Learn about the importance of soil health, and how to improve your soil, including incorporating compost into your soil.
To celebrate International Compost Awareness Week, compost processor Biomix will be hosting two online webinars with highly regarded soil scientist, Declan McDonald. You may choose between Home Garden soil health, or Soil Health for the Paddock, with each webinar giving you the opportunity to submit questions to Declan in advance, for him to answer in the presentation.

To register, email Vanessa at vanessa@biomix.com.au and include the webinar session you would like to attend. Please also include any questions you would like Declan to answer.
Registrations close midnight, Thursday May 7, 2020.
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Click the flyer below for further information.

After receiving lots of questions about volunteering under Covid 19 restrictions, as well as being involved in discussions about grant programs and future projects, the Victorian Landcare Program and Community Programs teams at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning have put together a PDF which provides great information on what you can be doing now to be staying involved with environmental volunteering in a safe manner. Please click the image to download the full document.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact your Regional Landcare Coordinator by clicking here, your local Landcare Facilitator, or email landcare@delwp.vic.gov.au or enviro.grants@delwp.vic.gov.au.

A big thank you to Climate Specialist with Agriculture Victoria, Graeme Anderson, who has developed this fantastic YouTube resource for the Growing Southern Gippsland project. Here Graeme summarises some of the climate predictions for Southern Gippsland and presents the climate drivers that influence our weather and climate.
Its 20 minutes of worthwhile viewing so make sure you grab a cup of tea or coffee before you settle in. Happy viewing everyone.
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Click the link below to watch the presentation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0PX4klCVJ4&feature=youtu.be

Would you like to better understand Federal and State Government stimulus support available for your dairy farm business during the current COVID-19 pandemic?

Come along to an online session with Andrew Ellem  (A.E Consultancy) who has extensive farm financial experience across government. He will describe the Government support available for different dairy farm businesses, both Federal and State, what you might be eligible for and what your touch points are in regards to accessing it. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions relevant to your circumstances.
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Click below for details.

Come and hear how Amber Creek Farm and Sawmill have designed their farming system for self-sufficiency in our changing climate.

This field day will cover topics such as;

• Dan Bright on the design of Amber Creek farm including the benefits of using local products and waste as a resource
• Farm composting
• Renewable energy options for farmers including the latest on rebates, with Chris Barfoot from the Latrobe Valley Community Power Hub
• Farm walk looking at free range pigs, the sawmill operation, and regenerative methods for soil improvement

Click on the flier below for all event details including the Eventbrite registration link.  

Please note... BIOSECURITY.

To prevent the risk of African Swine Fever the following biosecurity protocols apply:

• Unfortunately, people who have returned from Asia and Russia in the last two weeks, or who have had any contact with other pigs in the last two weeks are unable to participate in the field day.
• No pork products of any kind are to be brought onto the property
• All visitors are required to clean their footwear before entering the property

Event details

Date:    Friday March 27th, 2020
Time:   9.45 am registration for 10 am start, finish time at 2.00 pm.
            Morning tea and lunch provided.      
            Look for the Landcare event signs.
 
Venue:   Property of Dan and Amelia Bright
               Amber Creek Farm
              Address and directions will be provided on registration. 
 
 For more info call Cassie from SGLN at 0448 739 559 or the BCLN office 5678 2335. 

Discover the deep connections the Bunurong people have to their country on this guided bus tour that will visit several site visits around their ancestral home of the Mornington Peninsula.
Engage in valuable cultural heritage discussions, which will explain how and when to engage Traditional Owners, legislative requirements and what to look for when dealing with a potential heritage site as part of an on-ground project The event is funded by the Victorian Government and
supports volunteers working in Landcare and other community environmental groups.
Booking essential as numbers are limited. Lunch provided.
Wednesday 18 March, 9am-4pm
Bus tour starting and leaving from Bunurong Land Council, 395 Nepean Highway, Frankston
Bookings and more information:
www.ppwcma.vic.gov.au/events/bunurongtraining2020

Landcare Network Board members and group members are invited to attend an event during Close The Gap Week 2020.
There will be an event at The Knob Reserve with Gunaikurnai Land & Water Aboriginal Corporation and another at the Powlett River with Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation.
Landcare members are encouraged to attend the event which will include:

• Cultural Heritage Induction for Landcarers in West Gippsland
• Launch of the Cultural Heritage Information Packs

Places are limited so we encourage people to book for 1 event only. There is a limit of 60 people per event and bookings can be either through Eventbrite or call 1300 094 262

​Event URL for Stratford: https://close-the-gap-2020-stratford.eventbrite.com.au
Event URL for Powlett River: https://close-the-gap-2020-powlett-river.eventbrite.com.au

You are invited to come along to the Gippsland Agroforestry Group's 2020 Master Tree Growers information evening, on Wednesday the 26th of February in Traralgon. You will learn what the course will cover, including the ultimate aims, goals, and methodology associated with Master Tree Growers. If you decide it is something you'd like to do, there will be application forms on the night.
Click the flyer below  for further information.