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You may have noticed the Bass Coast Landcare Network River Garden taking shape in the paddock on the Bass Highway between the BCLN office and the Bass River.
The 1ha River Garden community site is a space for our community to gather, learn and grow healthy food using regenerative growing techniques. We demonstrate these by establishing growing spaces using various horticultural innovations, and anyone can participate in our educational activities for all ages to learn more about this. This space has been conceived as a co-creation with the local community and we would like to invite you to participate. 
To date we have planted a ‘water-wise’ orchard on a gentle slope in the north-west corner of the site, a series of swale beds on our slope, including a kitchen garden demonstration and espaliered heritage fruit trees, a nuttery to the southwest, and a berry trellis. We have installed a range of different raised garden beds and wicking beds for annual vegetables too.
There is space and the opportunity at the River Garden for much, much more.... Future plans include expanding our wetland system into a conservation zone incorporating bushfoods, establishing educational activity spaces for school groups and an all-weather education shelter to be used in our various activities and workshops. 
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A new program of guided environmental activities for 3-5 year old's at the River Garden starting October 20th 2023 and running for eight sessions !
Click the flyer below for details, bookings will be opening on 27th September. 
We can't wait to involve you in a range of Volunteer Blitz sessions and Master Classes with local horticulture trainer Adrian James and Permaculture Guru Ric Coleman, just a few of the local experts we engage in our sessions, as well as our knowledgeable Landcare staff who are always on hand to welcome new volunteers and participants.
We also have local groups participate in weekly activities. If you, your group or organisation is interested in getting involved at the River Garden, please let us know by filling out the contact form below. | ||
River Garden Blitz!! Community Volunteer Sessions
October Blitz - Date Change - See you on October 28th!
Garden Design & Retrofitting with Paul Kirkpatrick from Gardenacious
Do you want to grow your own food but not sure where or how to incorporate this into your own garden or property? Do you have all the tips and tricks on how to use and maintain your garden tools properly?
Our next River Garden Blitz day in Bass has changed date from the normal second saturday of the month, due to the referendum taking place on the 14th of October. We are changing our Monthly blitz date to Saturday 28th of October and welcoming a new speaker, Paul Kirkpatrick from Gardenacious. Paul will be focusing on designing or retrofitting your garden, with great examples from his extensive experience and his own garden in Cape Patterson, as well as correct tool use and maintenance, with a selection of tools available for purchase on the day.
A former teacher, Paul’s diverse career in horticulture began as a large block mowing contractor before moving into the design and maintenance of large acreage gardens. Currently he works as a horticultural consultant and garden retail manager as well as writing and lecturing in garden history and design. It will be a great chance to practice our correct tool use on the day by getting hands on and helping to maintain our great community space at the River Garden too.
This day will run from 9.30am - 12:30pm with morning tea included.
We can't wait to welcome you 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.
Bring along your water bottle, your favorite garden tools if you like (although we will also supply tools), your garden gloves, and long pants are preferred. We will provide some tools, tea & coffee, morning tea, guidance and plenty of space to socialise, learn and take part in this great community space!
Parking is in the car park between the Bass Hall and Op Shop, entry to the River Garden is via gates at either side of the Landcare office. There is also an all-access entry and small parking area via the road at the side of the op shop for anyone with mobility issues.
We would love your help in continuing to turn the River Garden into a fully functional, productive growing space where we can learn from each other and grow healthy nutrient dense food... see you there!
Please book your place so we have enough morning tea and tools here: https://Garden-design-and-retrofitting.eventbrite.com.au
Garden Design & Retrofitting with Paul Kirkpatrick from Gardenacious
Do you want to grow your own food but not sure where or how to incorporate this into your own garden or property? Do you have all the tips and tricks on how to use and maintain your garden tools properly?
Our next River Garden Blitz day in Bass has changed date from the normal second saturday of the month, due to the referendum taking place on the 14th of October. We are changing our Monthly blitz date to Saturday 28th of October and welcoming a new speaker, Paul Kirkpatrick from Gardenacious. Paul will be focusing on designing or retrofitting your garden, with great examples from his extensive experience and his own garden in Cape Patterson, as well as correct tool use and maintenance, with a selection of tools available for purchase on the day.
A former teacher, Paul’s diverse career in horticulture began as a large block mowing contractor before moving into the design and maintenance of large acreage gardens. Currently he works as a horticultural consultant and garden retail manager as well as writing and lecturing in garden history and design. It will be a great chance to practice our correct tool use on the day by getting hands on and helping to maintain our great community space at the River Garden too.
This day will run from 9.30am - 12:30pm with morning tea included.
We can't wait to welcome you 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.
Bring along your water bottle, your favorite garden tools if you like (although we will also supply tools), your garden gloves, and long pants are preferred. We will provide some tools, tea & coffee, morning tea, guidance and plenty of space to socialise, learn and take part in this great community space!
Parking is in the car park between the Bass Hall and Op Shop, entry to the River Garden is via gates at either side of the Landcare office. There is also an all-access entry and small parking area via the road at the side of the op shop for anyone with mobility issues.
We would love your help in continuing to turn the River Garden into a fully functional, productive growing space where we can learn from each other and grow healthy nutrient dense food... see you there!
Please book your place so we have enough morning tea and tools here: https://Garden-design-and-retrofitting.eventbrite.com.au
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Thanks to funding from VicHealth, we will now be featuring speakers and demonstrations at each of our Monthly (second Saturday of the month) Blitz days, YAY! Please let us know if there is anything in particular you would like to learn about at the River garden and we will see what we can do.... |
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