MP Landcare

How to Develop a Weed Management Plan
2025-03-09 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Balnarring Community Hall, 3035 Frankston-Flinders Road, Balnarring, Victoria, Australia
Without an effective plan of attack, the task of controlling weeds can seem overwhelming. This workshop provides a practical approach to help landholders determine what’s achievable, where to start, and how to develop an ongoing strategy for managing environmental weeds on their property.
The outcomes of environmental weed management can be substantially improved by approaching the task with a plan. A well thought-out plan that takes a strategic approach can make weed management tasks easier, more achievable and can result in significant savings of time, effort and money.
Delivered by EcoSkills, this workshop will help you to gain the knowledge and skills to create a well thought out Weed Management Plan for your property, from setting goals, priorities to timing, methodology, and monitoring for adaptive management.
Presented by the Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network as part of the ‘Partnering Against Pests on the Peninsula – a Landcare approach’ project.
Please wear suitable clothing for the weather and conditions, including hat, sunscreen and sturdy closed footwear.
There will be coffee and morning tea provided.
Cost: Free
Partnering to tackle Pests on the Peninsula – a Landcare approach is supported by the Victorian Government through the Partnerships Against Pests program.
Register for your free ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/how-to-develop-a-well-thought-out-weed-management-plan-tickets-1112135409949?aff=oddtdtcreator

Red Hill Show
2025-03-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Red Hill Recreation Reserve, 184 Arthurs Seat Road, Arthurs Seat, VIC, 3937, Australia
Come along and meet the 2024 Victorian Landcare Award winner, Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network, at the 2025 Red Hill Show.
We will have lots of helpful information to assist landholders in their own conservation efforts, including informative brochures and weed displays.
Come and learn about the projects we are running this year, which include the Partnerships Against Pest Project and the Meet Your Bushland Initiative.
Our friendly volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
We will be hosting a stall in the environment section along with other environmental groups including the Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation group and the Westernport Biosphere Foundation.

Womin Djeka
2025-03-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Emu Plains, 54 Coolart Road, Balnarring, VIC, 3926, Australia
Come and meet us at the Landcare Stall at the 2025 Womin Djeka Festival. You will find us in the Caring for Country section, with lots of other groups doing fantastic work for our local environment.

Waterways and Wetland Management
2025-02-28 09:00 - 15:00 | 328 Main Creek Road, 328 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge, Victoria, 3928, Australia
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How to Control Rabbits on Your Property
2025-02-23 09:00 - 11:00
If you would like to know how to control rabbits on your property, Mornington Peninsula Equine Landcare are offering an alternate date to the Partnerships Against Pests Rabbit Control workshop. This event will be held in Moorooduc.
To book and for further information, please email: mpequinelandcare@gmail.com

How to Control Rabbits on your Property
2025-02-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Carranya, 356 Baldrys Road, Main Ridge, VIC, 3928, Australia
Rabbits are a direct threat to indigenous vegetation and seriously disadvantage native animals due to competition for food and habitat. They cause soil instability and land degradation, threatening the environment, undermining structural assets and contributing to losses in agriculture.
Come and learn how to effectively control rabbits on your property using best practice methodology.
Guest speakers and onsite demonstrations by:

Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network (integrated and coordinated pest control)
Timberscope (baiting and Fumigation or rabbit warrens)

You will learn about the tools available to reduce rabbit numbers and how to avoid off-target damage to wildlife.
Presented by the Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network as part of the ‘Partnering Against Pests on the Peninsula – a Landcare approach’ project.
Please wear suitable clothing for the weather and conditions, including hat, sunscreen and sturdy closed footwear.
There will be coffee and morning tea provided.
Cost: Free
Registrations: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/how-to-control-rabbits-on-your-property-tickets-1110952832829?aff=oddtdtcreator

Partnering to tackle Pests on the Peninsula – a Landcare approach is supported by the Victorian Government through the Partnerships Against Pests program.

Dunns Creek Landcare Summer Catch Up and Drinks
2025-02-16 15:00 - 19:00 | Kangerong, 525 Dunns Creek Road, Red Hill, VIC, 3937, Australia
Dunns Creek Landcare is hosting Summer drinks and snacks at Libby and David Booth’s farm “Kangerong”.
New members welcome!
Venue: 525 Dunns Creek Rd, Red Hill.
Date: Sunday 16 February 2025.
Time: 3 pm onwards
Contact for details: Dunnscreeklandcare@gmail.com

Main Creek Landcare - Morning Tea & Guided Flora Walk
2025-02-16 10:00 - 12:00 | 130 Hyslops, 130 Hyslops Road, Main Ridge, Vic
You are invited to help us welcome our new members and learn more about Main Creek Landcare and what is planned for 2025.
When: Sunday February 16th 10.00 am – 12.00 noon
Where: 131 Hyslops Road, Main Ridge
Enter by the first gate, which is directly opposite number 130 ‘Panorama’. Please shut the gate and follow the drive up to the top of the hill.
What to bring: all the usual things – hat, sunscreen, water bottle, sturdy shoes etc…. we will supply the refreshments 😊
RSVP: at Trybooking https://www.trybooking.com/CYHEH
Note- this event will not be cancelled due to weather (other than fire) as we have good rain protection.
Contact: Amanda Jane on 0417 363 425 / ajbreidahl @gmail.com

Arthurs Seat State Park - working bee with Sheepwash Creek Landcare
2025-02-09 09:30 - 11:30
Join us for a morning of weeding in the Arthurs Seat State Park followed by morning tea.
Date: Sunday 9th February
Time: 9:30-11:30 plus you’re welcome back to Michelle de la Coeur’s house for something to eat and drink afterward. Bring something to share if you like.
Place: 451 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill
We’ll be working in the Arthurs Seat State Park opposite 451 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill. Please drive in through the gate and park down the drive or on the lawn
For more information or to RSVP please email Michelle at mdelacoeur@gmail.com

Greens Bush Working Bee
2025-02-08 09:00, 2025-01-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Greens Road, Greens Road, Main Ridge, Victoria, 3928, Australia

Free Film Night: Landcare Is For Everyone
2025-02-07 19:15 - 21:30 | Flinders Civic Hall, 56 Cook Street, Flinders, Victoria, 3929, Australia
Join the Main Creek Catchment Landcare Group for an inspiring Short Film selection showcasing how every member of a community can find their place in preserving and restoring the beauty of our natural spaces.
This free community event offers a chance to connect with like-minded individuals, enjoy thought-provoking cinema, and engage with opportunities for preserving our local environment. Intermission will be accompanied by complimentary cinema snacks.
All are welcome because Landcare Is For Everyone (L.I.F.E.)!
Please arrive for seating from 7:15pm, screening to commence at 7:30pm
Registrations at Try Booking are essential. Book your free ticket via the link or QR code below:
Film Night | Main Creek Landcare Tickets, Flinders Civic Hall, Flinders | TryBooking Australia

There will be free popcorn and choc tops at interval.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Blairgowrie Friends of MP National Park - Working Bee
2025-01-26 09:00 - 11:00
Our next working bee is scheduled for 9 – 11am (due to warm day forecast) on this coming Sunday 26 January in the Koonya Grassy Bowl. Come for as much or as little as you can.There are lots of young polygalas and euphorbias sprouting in our Bowl, which can easily be removed by hand. Please wear sun protection and gloves (especially for the euphorbias, which have a nasty sap that is a real skin irritant). We hope to see you there.
Contact Norm for details regarding meeting place and event enquiries: bfmpnpmail@gmail.com

Landscaping for Bushfire - Red Hill Garden Society
2025-01-24 10:00 | Balnarring Community Hall, 3035 Frankston-Flinders Road, Balnarring, Victoria, Australia

Coastal Nature Walk and Explore at Koonya Ocean Beach
2025-01-20 10:00 - 12:00 | 82 Hughs Road, 82 Hughs Road, Sorento, Vic, 3943, Australia
Join the Blairgowrie Friends of Mornington Peninsula National Park for a nature walk and explore along the local coastline!
This environmental walk will take place in the Mornington Peninsula National Park around Koonya Ocean Beach. It will explore the home of Hooded Plovers, southern long-nosed bandicoots, Blue-tongued skinks, and many other iconic local native birds, animals, and plants.
The walk will follow the historic Peninsula Life-saving Track over the undulating coastal dune landscape from sheltered grasslands and protective scrub to the exposed cliffs and Koonya Ocean Beach.
Koonya Ocean Beach is home to numerous uncommon, rare, and endangered animal and plant communities. Volunteers from two active local environmental friend groups, Blairgowrie Friends of Mornington Peninsula National Park and Friends of the Hooded Plover, will provide expert guidance.
Volunteers from two active local environmental friends groups, Blairgowrie Friends of Mornington Peninsula National Park and Friends of the Hooded Plover, will provide expert guidance. These groups and volunteers are dedicated to helping the local birds, animals, and plants face modern-day challenges.
Morning tea will be provided following the walk, with an opportunity for questions, conversations and gathering further information.
Meet: The walk will start from the public toilet block near the Koonya Beach lower carpark.
Please bring Suitable weather protection, including sun hats and raincoats, walking shoes, insect protection, including long-sleeved shirts and pants and repellent, a water bottle, binoculars, and physical mobility aids.
Bookings are essential. Tickets and event info are here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/coastal-nature-walk-and-explore-at-koonya-ocean-beach-tickets-1095722789359
Age restrictions: Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Cancellations: This event may be cancelled at the last minute due to extreme weather conditions or changes in Victorian Government public health guidelines. You will be emailed if the event is cancelled. If your circumstances change and you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket so our guide knows and does not wait for you to arrive.

Nature Under Threat
2024-12-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Sorrento Bowls Club, David Macfarlan Reserve - Hotham Road, Sorrento, VIC, 3943
Our beautiful Mornington Peninsula is home to unique plant and animal life—but they need our help. Join us for an evening dedicated to protecting and preserving our local flora and fauna.
Guest speakers:

Greg Holland – MPLN
Gidja Walker OAM – SPIFFA
Stephen Brand – Westernport Biosphere
Dirk Jansen – MP Koala
Dr Mark Fancett – Peninsula Preservation Group
Jeff Weir OAM – Dolphin Research Institute

Tickets: $10 (available https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1322154 or at the door via touch-payment)

Finger food provided | Drinks available at the bar

Together, we can make a difference for the Peninsula’s biodiversity. Be part of the change and help ensure a thriving future for our local wildlife and ecosystems!

Book your spot today!

MPLN AGM
2024-12-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Mornington Peninsula Shire Office Rosebud, 80-90 Besgrove Street, Mornington Peninsula, Vic, 3939, Australia

Merricks Coolart Landcare present "Conservation Leaders for the New Generation" and AGM
2024-11-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Uniting Church Hall, Balnarring, 10 Balnarring Beach Rd, Balnarring, Victoria, 3926, Australia
Merricks Coolart Landcare Group is inviting the community to a Q&A on “Conservation Leaders for the New Generation”. Guest speaker Sam Lundburg, co-founder of Co-Exist Melbourne will lead a discussion on the next generation becoming the new stewards of our environment!
This year we’ve made a big push into bringing younger volunteers into our conservation projects, including students from Balnarring Pre-School, Balnarring Primary, Western Port Secondary, and a large contingent of Melbournians at a joint planting session at our Biolink 1 project with Co-Exist Melbourne. This Q&A will highlight how our young environmentalists are tackling conservation head-on now and into the future.
Everyone is welcome!
– Q&A: Conservation Leaders for the New Generation
– with Sam Lundberg, Co-Exist Melbourne
– Saturday 23rd November, from 1pm
– Uniting Church Hall, Balnarring Beach Road
A brief annual general meeting will kick off proceedings with updates on the year’s progress and targets for the future.
Hope to see you there!
Registrations via email or by the Facebook Event at https://www.facebook.com/events/1303594374324084

Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation End of Year Celebration
2024-11-23 12:00 - 14:30 | The Briars, 450 Nepean Highway, Mt Martha, Victoria, 3934, Australia
Dear Koala Community
Our 2024 planting season has officially concluded, and we’re proud to announce that we’ve planted over 25,200 plants this year! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to reaching this remarkable goal. We’re thrilled with another successful season, and it wouldn’t have been possible without your support.
To celebrate, please save the date for our end-of-year event!
Saturday 23rd November from 12 noon at The Briars, 450 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha
To RSVP and get your tickets: End of year celebration Tickets, Sat, Nov 23, 2024 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
It’s time to wrap up our 2024 planting season and celebrate all the hard work and accomplishments.
This is a family friendly event and light refreshments will be provided.
For catering purposes, please register before the 11th November.
All enquiries to mpkoalatreeplanting@outlook.com

Mornington Railway Reserve AGM and Balcombe and Moorooduc Landcare Working BeeAGM
2024-11-17 10:00 - 12:30
Join Balcombe and Moorooduc Landcare members for their final working bee for this year.
After an introduction by Mornington Rail Reserve Group president Charlie Clarke and hearing the Group’s vision and challenges ahead, we will be helping with weed control work, along the Padua College section of the rail reserve.
As well as learning some tricky weed control methods, it will also be an opportunity with Rail Reserve members to identify the range of beautiful native orchids, grasses and other groundcovers still surviving there.
Park and meet at the end of Diamond Court, off Exford Drive in the Padua Estate, Mornington. There will be a range of weeds needing various controls including cut and painting gorse, mirror bush and pittosporum, and dealing with watsonia. Dan will be demonstrating the most suitable control method for each weed type.
Start time is 10 am and go through to 12 pm followed by some drinks and nibbles.
It will also be an opportunity for your thoughts towards ideas for events for next year.
For more information email: bmlgcommittee@gmail.com

Constructing a Bunurong Forest Garden
2024-11-10 09:40 - 13:00 | Shoreham Foreshore Reserve, Fisher Street, Shoreham, VIC, 3916, Australia
Constructing a Bunurong Forest Garden – Sunday 10th November
In collaboration with the Bunurong Land Council and Southeast Water, we are holding a workshop where you’ll learn how to construct a Bunurong Forest Garden from traditional owners.
This event will be held on Sunday 10th November at Shoreham Foreshore Reserve. Please register your attendance HERE
For event enquiries contact: MPkoalatreeplanting@outlook.com

Sheepwash Creek Catchment Landcare - Working Bee Arthurs Seat State Park & AGM
2024-11-10 09:30 - 12:30
Our final working bee for 2024 will be at the AS State Park followed by our AGM.
10th Nov – Arthurs Seat State Park below Meredith’s place (not the tanks)
9:30-11:30
490 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill.
Drive in the driveway next to the bus shelter.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/iWzUvf9nWU8nFYAq6
Please let me know if you are coming as we’ll need to close the gate.
AGM
11:30 over a cuppa and something to eat
451 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill3937
Please contact Michelle for a copy of the Sheepwash Creek 2023 AGM minutes and our agenda for 2024 AGM
If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else for any of the following positions please let me know.

President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary

Looking forward to seeing you all.
For details or to RSVP please contact Michelle de la Coeur at mdelacoeur@gmail.com

MP Seniors Festival Nature Walk & morning tea
2024-10-30 10:00 - 23:30 | Koonya beach lower carpark, Koonya Ocean Beach (lower carpark) Hughes Road, Blairgowrie
Blairgowrie Friends of Mornington Peninsula National Park will lead a short walk to their Victorian Landcare restoration and revegetation project.
There are a few steps to negotiate and a firm bush track.
The walk will be followed by morning tea to discuss the project, share experiences and socialise.
Bookings essential. Call 0419 290 857 (Norm) or email@bfmpnp.org

Wildflower Walk - Greens Bush (MPNP)
2024-10-27 09:45 - 12:00 | MP National Park (Greens Bush) Greens Road, End of CurzonRoad, Boneo, Vic, Australia
Wildflower Walk
SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER 2024
9:45AM – 12NOON
Main Creek Landcare invites our members to a guided walk in Greens Bush National Park to discover local wildflowers and orchids.
RSVP essential as places are limited: Wildflower Walk Tickets, Greens Bush, Boneo | TryBooking Australia
Starting at Greens Bush National Park at the end of Curzon Road, Boneo.
For enquiries, please email tahliacruise@gmail.com
Please bring: Walking shoes, hat, snacks and water required
Wildflower Walk 2024

Saltbush Open Day: Walk, talk and BBQ
2024-10-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Saltbush, 122 Balnarring Beach Rd, Balnarring, Vic, 3926, Australia
This Saturday is Saltbush Balnarring Beach‘s family-friendly open day where we’ll be hosting a walk** of the Balnarring to the Bay Biolink revegetation project! Come for a walk, stay for a BBQ sausage

The walk will depart at 12 noon and will be ~45mins. Bring some sturdy footwear and fresh legs as it’s a 10 minute walk through beautiful surrounds to get to the planting site

Date – Saturday October 19th
Time – 10am–2pm
Address – 122 Balnarring Beach Road, Balnarring Beach

See you this weekend!

**We originally planned for two walks but have combined them into one to not draw people away from the festivities for too long

2024-10-15 17:30 - 18:30
If your organisation is one of the many environmental groups and networks trying to understand the recent changes to income tax reporting for not-for-profits, or your role involves supporting landcare organisations through this issue, please read on.
With funding from the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Change (DEECA), Landcare Victoria Inc is assisting Victorian landcare organisations to respond to the changes and meet their obligations. This includes delivering information sessions and webinars, developing written resources, and providing support directly to the groups and networks who need it.
Landcare Victoria Inc. have created a dedicated webpage where information and resources will be published as they become available, which you can visit at https://landcarevictoria.org.au/taxsupport.

WEBINAR: 15 OCTOBER

Following on from our first successful webinar on income tax for environmental organisations, held in May with the Australian Charities & Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC), Landcare Victoria will present another webinar on Tuesday 15 October at 5:30pm. In case you missed the first one, you can click here to watch the recording.
In the upcoming webinar, we will go through the income tax issue in detail to explain the impact on landcare organisations and what they need to do to be endorsed as income tax exempt, answer some common questions and provide the latest updates. More information coming soon.
September 2024 – Support now available for Victorian environmental organisations

Drop-In Information Sessions (online)
For an overview of the income tax reporting issue and guidance on the paths environmental volunteering organisations can take to ensure compliance, please join Amanda Grace from Landcare Victoria Inc at one of our scheduled Drop-In Information Sessions.

These are small-scale webinars where you can learn more about income tax for not-for-profit organisations, how to determine if the ATO’s new reporting requirements affect your group/network, and what your options are regarding accessing an income tax exemption. Get up to speed now so you can start taking action!
Book to attend an Information Session via SimplyBook.me!
If a suitable time is not available, please check back soon.

One-on-One Support (online)
If you’ve already looked through Landcare Victoria’s written resources and you’re feeling overwhelmed, lost or confused, please book a One-on-One Support session.

In these appointments, Amanda will sit down with you and help you to assess your organisation’s income tax status and the steps you need to take to be endorsed as income tax exempt, or to understand what your organisation’s obligations will be if you choose not to seek endorsement. One-on-One Support sessions are also useful for organisations that have determined they should register as a charity but need some help preparing their application.
Amanda can provide guidance on:

not-for-profit tax rates and thresholds,
determining your organisation’s eligibility for charity registration,
checking and updating ABN registration details,
reviewing or writing purposes/objects and determining whether or not these are considered ‘charitable’,
deciding to incorporate or remain unincorporated,
governing document (rules) templates and writing your own rules,
backdating charity registration and/or tax concessions, and more!

Schedule a One-on-One Support session via SimplyBook.me!
If a suitable time is not available, please check back soon.

In-person presentations and support
If you represent a landcare network, a coalition of multiple networks, or a Victorian catchment region and you’d like to explore the possibility of in-person support for the groups in your area, please get in touch. While it is not realistic to set up face-to-face meetings with hundreds of groups individually, some of our team may be able to visit your region to present information and provide support to multiple groups/networks in a single visit.
Contact Amanda Grace via info@landcarevictoria.org.au or call 03 9034 1941 to discuss.

Dung Beetle Monitoring Program Information Session
2024-10-15 10:00 - 14:30 | Mechanics Hall, 19 Mechanics Road, Red Hill, VIC
The Mornington Peninsula Equine Landcare group, along with Western Port Catchment Landcare and Yarra Valley Equine Landcare group would like to invite interested landholders to join the Dung Beetle Monitoring Program.
This information session with Dr Russ Barrow, a researcher with EcoInsects will cover everything from the variety of dung beetles that occur within each group catchment, beetle ID, and how to capture, breed and relocate them.
Starting at the Mechanics Hall in Red Hill, followed by a light lunch (provided) and a site visit at 98-66 Stumpy Gully Road, Balnarring.
Please RSVP to facilitator@wpcln.org.au

Sheepwash Creek Catchment Landcare - Property Tour and AGM
2024-10-13 09:30 - 11:30 | Carranya, 356 Baldrys Road, Main Ridge, VIC, 3928, Australia
For details please contact Michelle de la Coeur at mdelacoeur@gmail.com
Tour of MP Landcare Network President, Greg Holland’s property on Baldrys Rd Main Ridge, followed by our AGM.

Greens Bush Association Working Bee
2024-10-12 09:00 - 12:00
