MP Landcare

Dr Mike Hall "Deersaster", Main Creek Landcare
2023-04-16 14:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Main Ridge Community Hall, 411 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge, Victoria, 3929, Australia
Dr Michael Hall, Veterinarian & co-founder of the Victorian Deer Control Community Network. Come and learn about the feral deer problem and how it is impacting the Mornington Peninsula.
Sunday, 16th April 2pm (talk at 2.45pm) All welcome
Main Ridge Community Hall,
Main Creek Road, Main Ridge
Enquiries: ajbreidahl@gmail.com

Sustainable Living with Tony O'Connor
2023-04-23 10:00 - 12:30 | 9 Century Drive, Mount Martha, 9 Century Drive, Mount Martha, Victoria, 3934, Australia
Our first B & M Landcare Activity for 2023 is planned for my place in Mt Martha in 4 weeks’ time on Sunday morning 23rd April at 10 am to 12.30 pm. This will be followed by a free BBQ if you can stay on for a bit longer.
Leeanne and I started off here in Century Dr, Mt Martha 25 years ago with a completely bare and flat 5-acre block. We have slowly transformed this into natural looking indigenous bushland, with a large wetland, native wildlife, and various outdoors projects.
I’m looking forward to showing you around and covering any queries related to striving for a more sustainable lifestyle. Of interest may be our passive-solar mudbrick home, various huts/workshops/abodes, large enclosed orchard, compost making process, vegetable patch with wicking gardens, waste vegetable oil processing plant (for the car), hot house, Hipcamp set up with silo dunny, large worm farm, a new apartment on the house, veggie garden studio, biochar making, farm animal/grazing system, numerous pets and plans ahead for a big wildlife compatible barn. We’ll also do a few brief activities along the way.
I hope you can make it along and enjoy meeting others, and especially in welcoming our new members.
Date: Sunday 23rd April 2023
Time: 10.00 am to 12.30 pm (followed by a free BBQ)
Place: 9 Century Drive, Mt Martha
RSVP: Tony O’Connor ((bmlgcommittee@gmail.com) by Friday 21st April for catering purposes.
This event is free to Landcare members and interested friends or contacts, so you are welcome to bring a friend as a guest.
All the best,
Tony O’Connor

Sheepwash Creek Working Bee
2023-04-30 09:30 - 11:30 | 30 Holmes Road, 30 Holmes Road, Red Hill, VIC, 3937, Australia
Date: 30th April
Time: 9:30-11:30 (with morning tea after)
Address: 30 Holmes Rd, Red Hill (2nd driveway on the right – drive up to the house)

For new members:
Wear hat, sunscreen, long sleeves and long pants
Gloves – bring your own or we have some
We have saws and dabbers for pittosporum removal

Sustainable Farming in Action
2023-05-21 09:45 - 12:00 | 1951 Mornington-Flinders Road, 1951 Mornington Flinders Road, Flinders
Main Creek Catchment Landcare Group invites you to a very interesting property walk at
1951 Mornington-Flinders Road, Flinders.
Practising sustainability, this property owner adopted the principles of sustainable farming long before they became fashionable. Join us for a walk around the property, through orchards, across pastures, and along a boardwalk through the thick wetlands scrub. Then visit the first revegetation along our new Spring/Double Creek Biolink.
Sunday 21st May 2023 at 9.45am
BOOKING: Please book with Eventbrite after 29th April at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/practising-sustainability-farming-tickets-576792811827.
(Watch for Landcare sign on roadside)
NOTE: BYO water & snacks. Long trousers, long sleeves, closed footwear and a hat are strongly recommended.
For further information please contact Amanda at ajbreidahl@gmail.com

Balcombe & Moorooduc Landcare & MP Koala Tree Planting
2023-05-28 09:00 - 13:00 | 21 Range Road, 21 Range Road, Mount Martha, Victoria, 13934, Australia
B & M Landcare Activity for 2023 is planned for 21 Range Rd, Mt Martha on Sunday morning 28th May at 9 am to 1 pm.
Morning tea will be provided and also a lunchtime BBQ, if you can stay on for a bit longer.
If 9 am on a Sunday morning is a bit early come when suits you and we’ll get you underway.
We will be helping the Mornington Peninsula koala conservation Group plant a koala forest on this interesting farm. We will hear from M Peninsula Koala Conservation Group Project Co-ordinator Michelle Hardie explain what the Group are trying to achieve for our koalas across the Peninsula, their habits and food requirements.
Please bring sturdy boots, work gloves and a raincoat for planting tube-stock koala-friendly plants. Tools and equipment will be provided on the day
I hope you can make it along and enjoy meeting others, and especially in welcoming our new members.

Tree Planting & Weeding
2023-06-04 09:30 - 11:30 | 30 Holmes Road, 30 Holmes Road, Red Hill, VIC, 3937, Australia
Date: 4th June
Time: 9:30-11:30 (with morning tea after)
Address: 30 Holmes Rd, Red Hill (2nd driveway on the right – drive up to the house)
New members welcome.
Please wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy closed toe shoes.
Please stay home if you are feeling unwell, get better and we will see you next time.

Merricks Coolart Planting Day
2023-06-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Balnarring Skate Park, 2 Civic Ct, Balnarring, VIC, 3926, Australia
Planting at the Balnarring Skate Park BioLink on 17th June 9-11.
RSVP: mcclandcaregroup@gmail.com

Mornington Peninsula Intrepid - Manton & Stony Creeks Landcare Planting Day at the Briars
2023-06-17 10:00 - 14:00 | The Briars, 450 Nepean Highway, Mt Martha, Victoria, 3934, Australia
Come along from 10am onwards to help the Mornington Peninsula Intrepid Landcare group expand the conservation zone at the Briars by planting 2,000 indigenous trees. No experience necessary, training will be provided by Manton and Stony Creeks Landcare on the day. Come for as little or as long as you want.
This is a free event $$$ Register via Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/planting-at-the-briars-tickets-633084381427
BYO gardening gloves and water bottle and snacks. Lunch provided.
Please wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy closed toe footwear.

Greens Bush to Arthurs Seat Biolink Community Planting Day
2023-06-18 10:00 - 12:30 | 290 Main Creek Road, 290 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge, VIC, 3928, Australia
We welcome the community to join us for our first Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network (MPLN) planting day on the 18th of June 2023 in Main Ridge. This planting day contributes to the Greens Bush to Arthur’s Seat Biolink project (GB2AS) that improves catchment health and provides landscape connectivity between significant areas of remnant vegetation. This decadal program is undertaking extensive revegetation, weeding, and protection of indigenous vegetation across private farm lands to improve biodiversity, the survival chances of rare and endangered flora and fauna and agricultural productivity. As a result, a biolink is being created between Greens Bush and Arthur’s seat.
Through holistic land management planning, site specific local provenance tubestock species were selected for installation on farm land that is located in the biolink zone. To date, revegetation has been undertaken on fifteen properties, in partnership with local primary & secondary schools, tertiary institutions, Scouts and Girl Guides Australia and the wider community. A total of 830 volunteers have contributed to the planting of 27,500 Indigenous plants and a further four properties are participating in this year’s planting.
What to bring: BYO hat, reusable cup, gloves, weather appropriate clothes and a water bottle. Landcare will supply all other tools and equipment for tree planting.
Register at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/greens-bush-to-arthurs-seat-biolink-project-planting-day-in-main-ridge-tickets-651536111047

Native Pollinators at My Place
2023-06-24 14:00 - 16:00 | St Georges Church Hall, 195 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill, Victoria, 3937, Australia
Landcare projects assist landholders to protect and enhance the local indigenous flora, which benefits both wildlife and agriculture. Native bees are vital in this context.
Mark Hall is an academic who has studied native bees for the last ten years and is vice president of the Australian Native Bee Association. He will explain the role of habitat heterogeneity in promoting diverse bee communities and the importance of your role in aiding the conservation of our native bee co-inhabitants of the Peninsula.
Red Hill South Landcare AGM
2.00pm SATURDAY 24 June 2023
St Georges Church Hall; Arthurs Seat Rd; Red Hill (opposite Red Hill ovals)
Please RSVP by Thursday 22 June 2023
Geoff White; Secretary RHSLG gr.white@bigpond.net.au Ph: 0400 989 150

Planting at the Briars
2023-07-01 10:00 - 15:30 | The Briars, 450 Nepean Highway, Mt Martha, Victoria, 3934, Australia
Come along from 10am onwards to help the Manton and Stony Creeks Landcare expand the conservation zone at the Briars by planting 2,000 indigenous trees. No experience necessary, training will be provided on the day. Come for as little or as long as you want.
This is a free event $$$ Register via Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/national-tree-day-planting-at-the-briars-tickets-633090630117
BYO gardening gloves and water bottle and snacks. Lunch provided.
Please wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy closed toe footwear.

Greens Bush to Arthurs Seat Biolink Naidoc Week Planting Day
2023-07-02 09:30 - 13:30 | 580 Main Creek Road, 580 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge, Vic, 3928, Australia
This NAIDOC Week, Our Songlines is teaming up with the Landcare ‘Greens Bush to Arthurs Seat Biolink’ program to offset the carbon footprint of Our Survival Day (January 26 2023).
First Nations values are all about reciprocity and ensuring sustainable pathways for future generations. It is such an important part of the Our Songlines values that we continue to create a future that we can all be proud of for many generations.
Our Songlines values are ingrained in protecting Mother Earth, this event has been our most sustainable one yet!
The Landcare ‘Greens Bush to Arthurs Seat Biolink’ (GB2AS) is an ongoing project to: improve catchment health, provide landscape connectivity between areas of remnant vegetation, and improve . This decadal program is undertaking extensive revegetation, weeding, and protection of indigenous vegetation across private farmlands that improves farm productivity: biodiversity, the survival chances of rare and endangered flora and fauna, and agricultural productivity.
What to bring: BYO hat, reusable cup, gloves, weather appropriate clothes and a water bottle. Landcare will supply all other tools and equipment for tree planting.
Schedule:
Welcome to Country by Traditional Custodian Jillian West
Jill is a proud Palawa woman from the Islands of Bass Strait and Proud Bunurong woman from Point Nepean born in Victoria with a lengthy career supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work, education, and support in their life journey.
Smoking ceremony by Josh West
Tree planting
Lunch
Registrations via Eventbrite: NAIDOC WEEK TREE PLANTING Tickets, Sun 02/07/2023 at 9:30 am | Eventbrite

Dunns Creek Community Working Bee & Planting Day
2023-07-15 08:30 - 13:00 | Harrisons Road, 100 Harrisons Road, Dromana, Victoria, 3936, Australia
What: Annual Community working bee & BBQ to undertake weed control works in the Harrisons Road – Road Reserve. Plus, this year: planting some native tube trees and shrubs

Why: The road reserve on Harrisons Road, Dromana contains some of the best examples of remnant vegetation on the Mornington Peninsula. As well as containing important habitat for many of our native species, remnant vegetation on this road reserve provides essential links to other areas including Dromana Bushland Reserve, Bald Hill and Arthurs Seat State Park. These links are essential for the ongoing conservation of biodiversity on the Mornington Peninsula. In addition, the vegetation supports birds that eat the insects that attack our pastures.

When: Saturday 15th July 8.30am until lunch. Meet in the Dromana Secondary College southern carpark. Come for just an hour if that’s all you have – that’s still great.

What’s in it for me?
1] Satisfaction that you have helped to maintain a weed free habitat for our native plants and animals. You’ve protected our environment.
2] To have a laugh and a yarn with fun people.
3] Pick up tips about our native vegetation and eradication of weeds from local experts.
4] Turn up and be eligible for a free bird nesting box, worth $60, or rabbit control gear.
5] Enjoy a good BBQ after our working bee, commencing around 1pm, meet and greet your neighbours from the district, relax, chat about your experiences.
Dunns Creek Landcare provides: Morning tea, coffee and juice with freshly baked goods. BBQ of sausages, lamb cutlets, tomato sauce, bread, salads & fruit!
BYO: other food and drink of your choice.

What do I do now?
RSVP: to let us know you can join us, to give us an idea of numbers for food: Email dunnscreeklandcare@gmail.com SMS: 0417 564 599
If you have other commitments that morning, just come for lunch to meet your neighbours. You’re welcome.

Anything else?
1] The BBQ. If you would like to assist with this instead of the working bee, please contact as above.
2] Bring gloves, hat, boots, name badge, teenagers and enthusiasm. We’ll have secateurs, dabbers etc. If you have a favourite implement – bring it.

Stock Sense
2023-07-22 09:30 - 12:00 | Tyabb Community Hall, 1535 Frankston - Flinders Rd, Tyabb, VIC, 3913, Australia
Are you a hobbyist, lifestyler, aspiring farmer, or only own a handful of sheep, cattle or goats? Learn how to do the right thing for your livestock’s wellbeing and the environment!
Speakers are:

Christine Gorman (Calmer Farmer Consulting), a hobby farm tailored advisor
Dr. Mike De Diggelen (West Gippsland Vet Clinic) who has a keen interest in
cattle medicine

Gain insight into the risks and opportunities in 6 key management areas:

climate
soil
infrastructure
vegetation
water
and stock management and land capability.

More info here: https://www.vff.org.au/event/stock-sense-livestock-management-workshop-mornington-peninsula/
Morning tea will be provided but you must register!

Dunns Creek Landcare AGM
2023-07-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Foxeys Winery, 795 White Hill Road, Red Hill, Victoria, 3937, Australia
AGENDA
5.15pm Arrive collect your wine or coffee
5.30pm (sharp) Meeting starts

Welcome new members and guests
President’s Report, including

Harrisons Rd working bee – Roadside weed eradication on this high conservation value roadside
Khyber Pass section of Dunns Creek Rd – weed clearance from the track to allow future worksite access

Treasurer’s Report
Report by Chantal Morton Landcare Facilitator on community landcare grant opportunities
Election of Office Bearers
Nomination of reps to MP Landcare Network
Projects – what projects would the group like to do in 2023/4? Select dates for above working bees.

RSVP 20 July. Enquiries & Confirmation of payments: dunnscreeklandcare@gmail.com 0419 372 628
$20 family membership for 12 months to 30th June 2024 now due
Payments: Bendigo Bank BSB: 633 000 Account: 104 104 765 Dunns Creek Landcare
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
Dunns Creek Landcare area comprises the creek catchment upstream from Moats Corner.
Primary Objective of Dunns Creek LandCare:
Encourage land management practices that promote sustainable habitats/landscapes and sustainable agriculture, with particular reference to: *Trees (Planting and Remnant Preservation), Wildlife Corridors, Biolinks, Salinity, Ragwort, Blackberries, Rabbits and Soil Erosion
DUNNS CREEK LANDCARE – PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE LAND USE ON THE PENINSULA
Dear Members and Friends,
The following office bearers are nominated, but additional self-nominations are welcome.
President: Marcus O’Reilly. Vice President: Colin Heseltine. Treasurer: Les Coleman.
General Committee: Mel Zerbe, David Gibb, Roger and Hannah Stuart-Andrews, Bill McDonough, Brian Coleman, Marcus Hoof, Rick Owen, Fraymond Lew
New Position: Secretary/Membership Liaison – to track current and prospective members and keep members updated via email. (dunnscreeklandcare@gmail.com) i.e. Forward Landcare network emails.
Dunns Creek Landcare committee meets only every so often, to touch base, drink wine, and follow up on projects and communications. Please consider joining the committee at least, without being an office bearer – add your wisdom and brainpower. Not a huge commitment in terms of time as most are by email, it’s interesting and stimulating and you feel more part of our community; satisfaction that you’re contributing to our community and not just standing by. These experiences broaden your knowledge of Landcare, enable you to make valuable contacts and increase your awareness of what, where and how Landcare is improving our unique Mornington Peninsula environment. Nomination forms will be available at the AGM. See you there.
Marcus O’Reilly. President

National Tree Day - Sunshine Reserve Conservation & Fireguard Group
2023-07-30 09:00 - 12:00
The countdown is on … please join us at 2023 National Tree Day – Sunshine Reserve, Mount Martha on Sunday 30 July 9 am – 12 pm. With thanks to the Shire and our wonderful sponsors we have 1250 native trees, shrubs and grasses to put in the ground. Pia and the Naturelinks team have been busy preparing the site, digging the holes and will lay out the plants. We will make it as straight forward as possible for everyone to get involved in this memorable day of engagement and connection in our beautiful Reserve. Please register below and help us celebrate trees as a community. Everyone welcome.

https://treeday.planetark.org/site/10027623

National Tree Day - Greens Bush to Arthurs Seat Biolink
2023-07-30 10:00 - 13:00 | 580 Main Creek Road, 580 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge, Vic, 3928, Australia
This planting is part of the Greens Bush to Arthur Seat biolink project run by the Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network. This event will involve revegetating a significant area along Splitters Creek to improve the connectivity and extent of vegetation along Splitters Creek.
DIRECTIONS
This event is held at the Uncommon Folk farm on Bunurong/Boon Wurrung country.
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Please come with sturdy shoes, long pants, warm and waterproof clothing. Bring along a drink bottle and snacks to keep you energised. We will meet at the Uncommon Folk farm gate. There is parking next door to the farm gate and there will be someone to welcome you on entry.
WHAT’S PROVIDED?
Tools and equipment for planting.
RSVP: Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network Tree Day Site Details (planetark.org)
Contact: Thomas Kennett 0499596493
Suitable for Children

The Ecological Significance of Mistletoe Webinar
2023-08-09 19:00 - 20:30
BirdLife Australia’s ACT-Yass Birds on Farms project is excited to invite you to our webinar on ‘The Ecological Importance of Mistletoe’.
Mention mistletoe and most people think of a parasitic pest that kills its host tree. But nothing can be further from the truth. With almost 100 native species in Australia, mistletoe is an amazing little plant that punches high above its weight when it comes to supporting biodiversity.
Listen to experts Prof. Dave Watson (CSU) and Kristy Peters (BirdLife) as they discuss the ecological importance of mistletoe and its role in protecting the critically endangered Regent Honeyeater.
Join us on Wednesday August 9th at 7pm (AEST).
Just click on the link to register.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a2dzgOqqSFOYcqCsWYU-OQ

Planting at the Briars
2023-08-12 10:00 - 13:00 | The Briars, 450 Nepean Highway, Mt Martha, Victoria, 3934, Australia
The Briars are expanding native vegetation across the site to provide habitat for our precious wildlife, as well as help protect soils and draw carbon from the atmosphere. Come and join in as we continue to revegetate some of the paddocks with a variety of locally indigenous species including eucalypts, sheoaks and acacias.
Location: The Briars Mount Martha.
Planting this year will be in one of the back paddocks. Meet at the former restaurant carpark (follow the signs) for directions. Please note depending on the weather access to the planting site may be limited to to 4WD/AWD vehicles.
Gloves, tools and equipment for planting, drinking water will be provided.
Please wear long pants, sleeves and hat, gloves and sturdy boots and don’t forget to bring a water bottle. Please no pets.
To register and for more information go to: https://treeday.planetark.org/site/10028985

Blairgowrie Friends of Mornington Peninsula National Park Working Bee
2023-08-13 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-08-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Spray Point Car Park, 38 Spray Point Road, Blairgowrie, Vic, 3942, Australia
All welcome!
Meeting at the Spray Point Carpark at the end of Spray Point Road, Blairgowrie, 9-11am followed by morning tea.
Please bring weeding and planting tools, gardening clothes, gloves, water, sunhat & sunscreen.
Contact details for RSVPs / enquiries: Norm O’Bryan 0419290857 or nobryan57@gmail.com

Devilbend Natural Features Reserve Community Weeding Day
2023-08-26 09:30 - 12:00 | Devilbend Reservoir, 170 Graydens Road, Moorooduc, VIC, 3933, Australia
If you want to make a difference and leave a positive environmental footprint, come along and get involved in the Devilbend Foundation’s Community Weeding Day. It is a fun, relaxed, social outing where you will get to meet other locals who have a passion for protecting this special place.
When: Saturday 26th August 2023
Where: Meet at Devilbend Natural Features Reserve Picnic Ground, 159 Graydens Rd, (Melways map 152 J3)
Time: 9:30am – 12:00 midday
What to bring: Gloves, loppers, pruning handsaw, sunglasses or clear protective glasses, drinking water, long pants and closed in, sturdy shoes
Register for the event at https://www.parkconnect.vic.gov.au/by searching Community Weeding Day.
Contact Friends of Daangean, or RSVP for catering purposes by 15th August 2023 to devilbendfoundation@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE: Working With Children Check required to attend, register details on Park Connect or bring your physical WWCC on the day.
For other great activities within the Reserve visit https://devilbendfoundation.org.au/

MP Intrepid - Managing Fauna Habitats
2023-09-09 10:00 - 12:00 | 323 Myers Road, 323 Myers Road, Merricks North, VIC, 3926, Australia
Are you aged between 18 and 35 and want to increase your environmental skills? Do you want to volunteer or work in the environmental sector? Do you just love native animals and want to know how you can better support them?
Mornington Peninsula Intrepid Landcare presents “Managing Fauna Habitats” with local wildlife expert Mal Legg.
Come along and hear Mal speak about managing habitat for wildlife, camera monitoring, nest box ethics and more.
When: Saturday 9th September, 10am – 12pm
Where: 323 Myers Road, Merricks North
Cost: $5
Registrations essential: Managing Fauna Habitats Tickets, Sat 09/09/2023 at 10:00 am | Eventbrite
(Please note that this nominal amount has been set as we have had quite a few people register for past events and then pull out last minute)
What to Bring: A curious mind and any questions, plus wear long sleeves, long pants, sturdy closed toe footwear, jacket, hat, water bottle and snacks.
Optional extra: Bring your lunch and gardening gloves and stay on to plant habitat for wildlife.
This session is provided as part of the Mornington Peninsula Intrepid Landcare Next Generation Project, a practical course working alongside experts in the field and supported through the state government through Victorian Landcare Grant funding.

Blairgowrie Friends of Mornington Peninsula National Park Working Bee
2023-09-10 09:00 - 11:30
Working Bee at Wreckage Bay, Sunday Sept 10th 9-11.30 (probably followed by coffee).
Meet at the path next to number 5 Ritchie Ave Blairgowrie.
Bring weeding and cutting back tools (we have some to share), gloves, warm gear, hat and water.
A reminder that participants must have a Working With Children Check. To apply for free go to https://service.vic.gov.au/services/working-with-children
Enquiries: nobryan57@gmail.com

Arthurs Seat State Park Working Bee with Sheepwash Creek Landcare
2023-09-10 09:30 - 11:30 | Arthurs Seat State Park
Date: 10th September.
Time: 9:30 -11:30 am
Location: Arthurs Seat State Park (meet at the painted water tanks).
Catch up later: Michelle and Mark’s. 451 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill
RSVP: mdelacoeur@gmail.com

Blairgowrie Friends Of Mornington Peninsula National Park Working Bee
2023-09-25 09:00 - 11:30
Working Bee at Wreckage Bay, Monday Sept 25th 9-11.30 (probably followed by coffee).
Meet at the path next to number 5 Ritchie Ave Blairgowrie.
Bring weeding and cutting back tools (we have some to share), gloves, warm gear, hat and water.
A reminder that participants must have a Working With Children Check. To apply for free go to https://service.vic.gov.au/services/working-with-children
Enquiries: nobryan57@gmail.com

Sheepwash Creek End of Year Working Bee & Celebration
2023-11-12 09:30 - 11:30 | 650 Whitehill Road, 650 Whitehill Road, Red Hill, Vic, 3937
Marion Rosetzky’s Property (welcome Marion to Sheepwash)
Date: 12th Nov 2023
Time: 9:30-11:30
Place: 650 White Hill Rd, Red Hill VIC 3937, Australia
Activity: weed removal
Gathering after: please bring some food to share.
Drive right down the driveway. There’s a number of areas we can park. We’ll be there to direct you.
Marion and her late husband have done an incredible job looking after the native bushland with lovely meandering paths. There is a section along Whitehill Rd (when you drive in, up on the hill to your left) where pittosporum are starting to take over. So that’s where we will be working to protect this beautiful section of Sheepwash Creek Catchment.
Marion has kindly said she may be able to open up the gallery if you’d like to have a look.
Looking forward to seeing everyone. Please reply so we have a rough idea of numbers: mdelacoeur@gmail.com

Farm Drone Demo
2023-11-15 08:00 - 17:00
Come along and see how drones can be used to minimise farm chemical inputs as well as inform decisions to create regenerative outcomes. This demonstration of cutting-edge drone technology promises to be an event not to be missed.
Learn how drones are used to inform soil health decisions, measure natural capital and identify landscape stress.
Using different types of drones to measure what the human eye cannot see so that remedial actions can be taken.
9.30 am -10.00am Morning tea
10.00 am – 11.00 am Drone technology and software
11.00 am -12.00 pm Drone flight demonstrations
12.00 pm- 12.30 pm Q&A
Presenter
Presenter Luke Weekley of Falcon UAV will demonstrate a range of drones and how that information is analysed to create targeted inputs. Using GPS data to apply biological inputs only where they are needed automatically saves the land manager input costs.
Topics
1. Introduction to drones and applications in precision Ag
2. Introduction to software and hardware for monitoring and interpreting crop stress, heat zones, weed types, weed detection and variable precision spraying via tractor or drone
3. Introduction to soil health and the importance of balancing structure/biology/nutrient
4. Other opportunities in Ag Tech to maximise profit
BBQ
Red Hill Lions are providing a BBQ. Please advise of any dietary requirements. vffpen@gmail.com

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MP Intrepid Next Generation Training & End of Year Celebration
2023-11-18 10:00 - 14:00 | 323 Myers Road, 323 Myers Road, Merricks North, VIC, 3926, Australia
Are you aged 18-35 and interested in the natural environment. Then why not come along to the final instalment of the Mornington Peninsula Intrepid Landcare “Next Generation” project.
Come and learn about plant identification and sensitive weed control techniques and make new friends. There is no need to have come to previous sessions and gloves and weeding tools will be supplied.
As this is the final session we will be having an end of year celebration BBQ lunch plus optional drinks at the pub afterward.
Don’t forget your water bottle and wear appropriate clothing – long work pants, long sleeved & collared shirt, sturdy work boots, jacket and hat. BYO sunscreen and insect repellent.
Registrations via Eventbrite: Next Generation Intrepid Landcare Project – Spring edition Registration, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

MP Koala Conservation End of Year Celebration
2023-11-18 12:00 - 14:00
We’ve done it! With your ongoing help and contribution, we achieved our ambitious target of 25,000 trees planted since May this year.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for supporting our project and hope you are able to join us at our end of year event on Saturday 18th November so we can celebrate the success of 2023 together.
Registrations below:
Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation – End of year celebration Tickets, Sat 18/11/2023 at 12:00 pm | Eventbrite
