MP Landcare

Merricks Coolart Catchment Landcare planting day at Saltbush in Balnarring
2025-09-20 09:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Saltbush, 122 Balnarring Beach Rd, Balnarring, Vic, 3926, Australia
Merricks Coolart Catchment Landcare Group needs volunteers to help with their big revegetation project in Balnarring. Volunteer planting days happen every month until September, with a goal of 7000+ native species in the ground for 2025. No experience needed, there’ll be a planting demo on the day.
Register for your free planting pass at the MCC Landcare Eventbrite link: Planting Day collab with mpkoalas.org.au – Sat 20 September Tickets, Sat 20/09/2025 at 9:00 am | Eventbrite

Managing Blackberry and other Weeds - Talk and Demonstration
2025-10-04 09:30 - 13:00 | Tanglewood, 60 Bulldog Creek Road, Dromana, VIC, 3936, Australia
Talking to us is Dr Robin Adair, a Victorian Blackberry Taskforce member, who will discuss blackberry management on farms and the latest blackberry policy and news, as well as provide a demonstration of spray techniques (using water) and using drones. We also have Anton Vigenser, the Operations Manager from Seeds, who will be talking about a range of other priority weeds on farms and recommended management approaches. This talk is relevant to all farmers as well as urban interface landholders and owners of bush blocks.
Managing blackberry is long-term and cannot be achieved by one-off strategies, particularly for larger infestations. The three main management options available for blackberry include physical control, biological control and herbicides. The VBT is committed to working with communities and partner agencies to reduce the growth and spread of blackberry in Victoria.
Along with blackberry are a wide range of invasive weeds that land managers must be aware of and manage accordingly, including Thistles, Cape Weed, Ragwort, Gorse, Pittosporums and Karamu. Seeds is a specialist bushland restoration company with extensive expertise and experience in weed management on farms and ecosystem reconstruction techniques.
For all event information, please see the attached flyer or this email.
Where: Tanglewood Estate, 60 Bulldog Creek Rd, Dromana (parking onsite)
When: Saturday 4th October 2025
Time: 9.30am – 10.00am: arrivals, coffee/tea and introductions
10.00am – 12.45pm: talks and demonstration followed by a light lunch
Tea, coffee and a light lunch will be provided (let me know of any food allergies). Please bring appropriate footwear for the demonstration and wet weather gear if required.
Parking instructions:
Onsite.
Please RSVP by Thursday the 2nd of October at thomas@regeneratingfarms.com.au or call Thomas on 0499 596 493 for any questions.
Resources:

Victorian Blackberry Taskforce:click here
Seeds Bushland Restoration: click here

Manton & Stony Creeks Woody Weed Removal in Main Ridge Flora Reserve
2025-10-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Main Ridge Flora Reserve
Our beautiful Main Ridge Flora Reserve on Mornington-Flinders Road faces a significant threat due to the encroachment of the woody weed Sweet Pittosporum.
In response, we have organised an event aimed at implementing effective control measures for this invasive species.
When: Sunday 12th October from 9am to 12noon
Where: We will meet at the Mornington-Flinders Rd entrance (100m north of Barkers Road).
What to bring:

sturdy gloves
long pants and sleeves
sunglasses or clear protective eyewear
sturdy footwear
secateurs & branch cutters (if possible)
your own liquid refreshments

We will provide some snacks
Please RSVP by Sunday 5th October to memwood27@gmail.com
Please don’t hesitate to contact Mem or David Maddocks (0429 990 518) if you have any questions.

Sheepwash Creek working bee in Arthurs Seat State Park
2025-10-12 09:30 - 11:30
Join us for a morning of weeding in Arthurs Seat State Park, followed by a delicious morning tea.
New members welcome.
Meeting location: Old dirt road to the back of the quarry where we’ve worked for the past two working bees. We’ve made a huge impact but there’s a more to do https://maps.app.goo.gl/o27ZfcfJPG8U9BDe6

For more information, and to RSVP please email Michelle at mdelacoeur@gmail.com

Dunns Creek Landcare AGM
2025-10-19 17:30 - 19:00 | 530 Dunns Creek Road, 530 Dunns Creek Road, Dromana, Victoria, 3936, Australia
Landcare AGM Notice 19 Oct 2025 News

Cultural Heritage Induction Field Day with Bunurong Land Council
2025-10-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Shoreham
—REGISTRATIONS NOW CLOSED—
Join us for a Cultural Heritage Induction field day in Shoreham, led by Bunurong Land Council, who will guide the Landcare community to recognise Cultural Heritage objects when undertaking weed or pest animal control along the coast or in bushland settings.
Participants will learn about the objects’ Cultural significance to Traditional Owners and find out how to protect them.
Dress for the conditions, including closed-toe sturdy footwear and BYO sunscreen.
Light refreshments from Indigenous organisation ‘Djambana Catering’ will be served at the end of the induction.
The Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network acknowledges the Bunurong people, who have been the custodians of this land for many thousands of years; and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet is the place of age-old ceremonies, celebrations, initiation and renewal; and that the Bunurong people’s living culture continues to have a unique role in the life of this region.
Partnering to tackle Pests on the Peninsula – a Landcare approach is supported by the Victorian Government through the Partnerships Against Pests program.
Bookings are essential: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cultural-heritage-induction-field-day-with-bunurong-land-council-tickets-1613325312439?aff=oddtdtcreator
Venue in Shoreham given on registration

How to Fund and Promote Your Pest Project
2025-10-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Flinders Civic Hall, 56 Cook Street, Flinders, Victoria, 3929, Australia

MP Equine "Horse Health with Your Local Vet" in Balnarring
2025-10-26 09:00 - 11:30 | Balnarring
Sunday 26th October, 9 – 11.30am.
Reserve your place by email to mpequinelandcare@gmail.com

MP Seniors Festival walk and lunch with Blairgowrie Friends of MP National Park
2025-10-26 10:00 - 13:00
Blairgowrie Friends of Mornington Peninsula National Park are hosting their annual Seniors Festival walk and lunch, sponsored by Mornington Peninsula Shire.
Please tell all the seniors you know and bring water and sun and rain protection (if needed). Nice lunch to follow.
Meet in the lower carpark, Koonya Ocean Beach, Hughes Road, Blairgowrie.
Event enquiries: bfmpnpmail@gmail.com

Coastcare Victoria environmental education and activities day #1
2025-11-09 09:00 - 13:00
Blairgowrie Friends of Mornington Peninsula National Park are hosting an environmental education and activities event sponsored by Coastcare Victoria and led by Gidja Walker OAM.
Please let anyone know who might be interested to join us.
Lunch will be provided. Bring water, gloves, long pants, boots, eye and sun protection.
Meet at Spray Point Carpark, southern end of Spray Point Road, Blairgowrie.
Event enquiries mail: bfmpnpmail@gmail.com

Sheepwash Creek Landcare Working Bee & AGM
2025-11-09 09:30 - 11:30
Date: 9th November 2025
Location: John and Janet’s property. 30 Holmes Rd, Red Hill 3937
Drive down Eatons Cutting from the RH School. Turn right onto Holmes Rd. Look out for our landcare signs.
It will be wonderful to see the progress from our clearing weeds over the last few years and planting natives.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/WxBouYEDVWJwKjiM9
Time: 9:30-11:30
Afterwards: Please bring something to share. We will run our AGM while we enjoy a well deserved snack and something to drink. This will be our last working bee for the year and a lovely way to celebrate our achievements.
Please RSVP so we have an idea of numbers.
For more information, and to RSVP please email Michelle at mdelacoeur@gmail.com

21 Years of Bird Monitoring at Devilbend and Woods Reserve & Devilbend Foundation AGM
2025-11-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Balnarring Community Hall, 3035 Frankston-Flinders Road, Balnarring, Victoria, Australia
You are invited to the Annual General Meeting of The Devilbend Foundation Inc.
At Balnarring Community Hall
3041 Frankston-Flinders Road, Balnarring 3926
On Sunday 9th November 2025 10.00am-12.00 midday
Including a presentation of: –
21 Years of Bird Monitoring at Devilbend and Woods Reserves by Brian Thomas, Llyn Murdoch and Roger Richards and a report from Parks Vic on Devilbend NF Reserve
RSVP devilbendfoundation@gmail.com by 2 November 2025
Event Flyer: 2025 You are invited to the Annual General Meeting final

Picnic for Arthurs Seat (Wonga)
2025-11-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Arthurs Seat State Park
Join us for a community picnic at Arthurs Seat — a peaceful, positive gathering to celebrate and protect this much-loved place.
We haven’t had many updates on the Arthurs Seat Eagle expansion, but here’s what we do know:

The Department of Transport and Planning has received a response from Arthurs Seat Eagle to its Request for Further Information, but has not yet decided whether the response is satisfactory. This assessment is expected to be completed within the next week.

If the Department confirms that all required information has been provided, the Minister for Planning will then begin the process of directing the applicant to give public notice of the proposal.

🛞 A metal-caged bridge is planned along Arthurs Seat Road for the luge track, and
🏗️ The tower has shot up — now proposed to be 34 metres high!

Bring your picnic, friends, kids and questions.
There’ll be BBQs, speakers, music, maps, plans and plenty of local spirit.
Let’s show the Minister, Parks Victoria, and the world that we don’t need thrill rides to love Wonga (Arthurs Seat) — we just need to keep it natural, shared and cared for.
🗓 Sunday 9 November
📍 Arthurs Seat – Public BBQ Shelters
⏰ 2–4 PM
💚 Hosted by Save Our Seat
in Collaboration with the Victorian National Parks Association.
ANY questions or comments – please send to saveourseat2024@gmail.com

Working Bee in Greens Bush National Park - Removing Disa
2025-11-15 09:00 - 12:00
It’s that time of year where we will need plenty of hands-on to help control Disa before seed-set & the slashers come through Greens Bush.
See flyer below for further details.
Note, BYO your favourite hand-digging tool if you have one, if not we have a supply of weed knives.

Native Grass workshop
2025-11-15 09:30 - 11:00 | Balnarring
Kate Skvor will lead us on a fantastic walk in Balnarring and will explain how to identify native grasses, how to prepare seeds for propagation, and how to store them safely.
We hope you are able to join us for this event.
Further details will be emailed upon registration.
In February there will be the opportunity for a limited number of participants to do a workshop with Kate and learn how to propagate and grow the seedlings.
Register here: Email to Book

MP Koala Conservation End of Year Celebration
2025-11-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Red Hill Mechanics Reserve, 19 Mechanics Road, Red Hill, 3937, Australia
With your amazing support and dedication, we’ve reached an incredible milestone: over 100,000 plants planted since 2020!
We’re so grateful for your contribution to this journey and would love for you to join us at our End of Year Celebration on Saturday, 15th November, as we celebrate the success we’ve achieved together.
Book your free ticket here: End of year celebration Tickets, Sat, Nov 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite

Balcombe & Moorooduc Landcare AGM & activity
2025-11-16 10:00 - 14:00 | 237 Old Moorooduc Road, 237 Old Moorooduc Road, Tuerong
We will be undertaking some activities on an old Gold-diggings area of the Tubbarubba Creek Bushland Reserve in Tuerong, adjoining the property of Balcombe and Moorooduc Landcare members Courtney and Ash Henry.
The address is 237 Old Moorooduc Road Tuerong. Park either side of the entrance gate where we will meet Courtney and Ash, at 10 am
I’m looking forward to hearing their thoughts on their inspiring 35acre property including its’ natural features, landscaping plans and challenges such as weed control
We’ll then walk down to check out the Tubbarubba Creek Bushland Reserve and see what activities we can undertake including tree planting, weed removal and some rock shifting work.
The Reserve is controlled by Parks Victoria and used to be an old gold mining area with signs of diggings and gold processing works still evident.
A BBQ lunch will be ready by 12.30
Please bring sturdy footwear, appropriate weather gear, and work gloves. Tools and equipment will be provided.
RSVP by the day before, Saturday 15th for catering purposes or for more information email: bmlgcommittee@gmail.com

Environment Circle with Gidja Walker - Fire on the Nepean Peninsula
2025-11-20 17:00 - 18:30 | Sorento Portsea RSL, 3 Hurley Street, Sorrento, VIC, 3943, Australia
Gidja Walker will discuss how to balance good conservation management with fire safety on the Nepean Peninsula.
Cost $5
Please RSVP and let them know if you will be staying on for dinner at the Sorrento Thai Restaurant afterwards: iddussuyer@hotmail.com)

Mornington Peninsula Bird Festival
2025-11-22 - 2025-11-23 | Coolart Wetland & Homestead, 40 Lord Somers Road, Somers, VIC, 3927, Australia
The inaugural Mornington Peninsula Bird Festival will be based at Coolart Homestead in Somers, with guided walks on the Peninsula, French Island and a Western Port boat trip.
Afternoons will be devoted to a range of guest presentations and activities with something for everyone. Bake a bird themed creation for the Big Bird Bake Off on Sunday!
Bird watching and most of the afternoon events incur a small cost to meet expenses not covered by our fabulous sponsors:

Mornington Peninsula Shire
Dorothy Bedford (private donation).

Come to dinner on Saturday night for more presentations, fun and some good food and company.
Details are on the website: www.birdfestmp.org
Get your tickets: Mornington Peninsula Bird Festival Tickets, Sat, Nov 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM | PromoTix

Coastcare Victoria environmental education and activities day #2
2025-11-23 09:00 - 13:00

Plant Dieback due to Climate Change Workshop
2025-11-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Main Ridge Community Hall, 411 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge, Victoria, 3929, Australia

BMPNP AGM
2025-11-30 17:00 - 19:00 | 32 Munro, 32 Munro Street, Blairgowrie, Vic, 3942, Australia
We will hold an informal AGM and early Xmas drinks and nibbles party. Please bring along some drinks and nibbles to share.
@ 32 Munro Street Blairgowrie
Note: parking is limited on Munro Street. May be best to walk in from Melbourne Road.

Shoreham Bushland Friends Group - Getting into Weeds With Anton
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Shoreham Community Hall, 67 Byrnes Road, Shoreham, VIC, 3916, Australia

Working Bee in Greens Bush MPNP
2025-12-13 09:00 - 11:30
One last gathering to improve the habitat values for all our precious wildlife in Greens Bush. Note change of meeting site, see attached flyer.

Coastcare Summer by The Sea Educational Walk
2026-01-08 09:15 - 12:00 | Koonya Beach lower carpark
Join Blairgowrie Friends of Mornington Peninsula National Park to celebrate 30 years of Summer by the Sea!

We will explore Koonya Beach, Mornington Peninsula National Park and the habitats 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.
Hosted by volunteers from Blairgowrie Friends of Mornington Peninsula National Park and Friends of the Hooded Plover, who will provide expert guidance. These groups and volunteers are dedicated to helping the local birds, animals, and plants face modern-day challenges.
Lunch 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:

weather protection, including sunscreen, hats and raincoats
walking shoes, closed toe no slip shoes
a water bottle
insect protection
binoculars

Contact:
Norm O’Brien – 0419290857
Age restrictions:
Open to all ages.
A guardian must accompany children under the age of 16. Please be advised that every person attending this activity (including the guardian accompanying the child) must have a ticket to attend this activity. If the guardian is yet to register for a ticket, please register for a ticket immediately.
Cancellations:
If you can no longer attend an activity you are registered for, please cancel your ticket so our activity leader knows and does not wait for you to arrive, and the ticket can be allocated to the waitlist.
This activity may be cancelled at short notice due to extreme weather conditions or changes in Victorian Government public health guidelines. You will be contacted if the activity is cancelled.
About:
Now in its 30th year, Summer by the Sea offers fun, educational activities along Victoria’s coastline. With the 2026 theme ‘The coast, the sea, and our community’, the program gives people the chance to explore our coastal and marine environments and learn how to help protect them for future generations.
Proudly supported by Coastcare Victoria and the Victorian Government, activities are delivered in partnership with environmental organisations and led by friendly, experienced, first aid–trained hosts.

RESCHEDULED- Working Bee in Greens Bush National Park
2026-01-10 09:00 - 12:00
Starting the year with our annual Ragwort control, see details below.

Our Survival Day with Our Songlines
2026-01-26 12:00 - 16:00 | The Briars, 450 Nepean Highway, Mt Martha, Victoria, 3934, Australia
In solidarity with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander brothers and sisters – join Landcare at the Our Survival Day event on the 26 February, from 12pm

World Wetland Day Celebrations at Coolart
2026-01-31 09:30 - 16:00 | Coolart Wetland & Homestead, 40 Lord Somers Road, Somers, VIC, 3927, Australia
Come and say hello at the Landcare stall at the World Wetlands Day Event at Coolart Historic Wetlands and Homestead on Saturday 31 January 2026.
We will be hosting a special wetland themed puppet show. Come met Estelle the Short-finned eel and learn about her migration all the way from Coolart to the Coral Coast.
Landcare Puppet show times:

11.30am and
1.30pm (near the Coolart homestead)

World Wetland Day Program
9.45am
Welcome to Country
10.15am
We are extremely excited and proud to present the internationally renowned Ganga Giri and the Djarlo Dance Group
A powerful outdoor dance performance drawing on ancient rhythms, movement and connection to Country in the Coolart Gardens
Tickets $15 kids under 15 for free

10.00 am
Join Bunurong Land Council representatives and Western Port Biosphere Foundation and artist Gidja Walker OAM to celebrate the launch of a new guide supporting saltmarsh restoration and climate resilience in Western Port.
Free to attend but ticket required
11.00 am – 12.30 pm
A whimsical meander with artist and ecologist Gidja Walker OAM onsite at Coolart.
Tickets $15 – numbers limited to 20
11.30 am – 2.00 pm
Creative, wetland-inspired making for kids — hands-on, playful and educational – 5 yrs and above. Two sessions run for 45mins – sign in on arrival at the info centre.
Tickets $10 numbers limited to 10 per class
12.00pm – 1.00 pm
Lance Lloyd – Wetlands, Water & Restoration Science
Join Restoration Scientist, Lance Lloyd, from the Western Port Biosphere Foundation as he shares learnings from decades of wetland repair and aquatic ecology,
Tickets $10
1.00 pm
Walk 1: Guided Wetland Tour
Discover the plants, birds and local wetlands with Ash Clinch, and learn how this living landscape has been shaped by people,water and time.
Tickets $15 – numbers limited to 15
1.00 pm
Walk 2: Collaborative Wetland Projects
Join a Lance Lloyd to learn about collaborative wetland projects improving water health and biodiversity across Western Port, and how restoration efforts are bringing these fragile ecosystems back to life.
Ticket $15 – numbers limited to 15
1.00 pm
Ian Wisken Walk : guided exploration of the Balbirooroo Wetlands, (meet at the carpark at Civic Court Balnarring) focusing onland stewardship and ecological renewal.
Tickets $15 – numbers limited to 20
1.00 to 3.00pm
Kate Gorringe Smith’s art quilt making workshop in the shearing shed. Participants are invited to add stitching and small contributions to a communal quilt – a shared symbol of care and comfort that grows across the weekend.
FREE: 10 places per half hour ticket required
3.00 – 4.00 pm
Members only Wetlands complementary drink by the Homestead
2.00 – 4.00 pm
Learn to Draw with Bruce Baldwin. Slow down and learn to draw Coolart’s animals and wetland life in this relaxed, nature-based drawing session.
Tickets $45 – numbers limited to 12

Koonya Grassy Bowl Working Bee with BFMPNP
2026-02-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Koonya beach lower carpark, Koonya Ocean Beach (lower carpark) Hughes Road, Blairgowrie
Join the Blairgowrie Friends of Mornington Peninsula National Park for the first working bee of the year.
They will be revisiting the Koonya Grassy Bowl (aka Koonya Calcareous Swale), to remove some cut polygala and scope out our weeding and revegetation work programs for 2026.
Please bring sun protection, water, boots and gloves. Morning tea follows.
Meeting at the Koonya Ocean Beach lower carpark.

Sheepwash Creek Working Bee in Arthurs Seat State Park
2026-02-08 09:30 - 11:30 | Arthurs Seat State Park
Place: Fire track west of the OT dam. Arthurs Seat State Park. Meet at the painted water tanks on Arthurs Seat Rd: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CpyuroonrpfMRVgb6
Catchup: 11:45 After the working bee all members are welcome to our house for a catch up. Please bring a plate to share.
