MP Landcare

Landcare joins with Greens Bush Association
2021-05-21 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | TBA
Working Bee Greens Bush (exact location to be confirmed).
Meeting at 9.oo am and 11.00am finish.
Enquiries: maincreek@mplandcare.org.au

Property visit “Boonoorong”
2021-05-16 09:45 - 11:30 | ‘Boonoorong’, 25 Eastern Grey Rise, Flinders, Victoria, 3929, Australia
See the kangaroos basking in front of the trees planted over the pasture. The tour will include re-vegetating pastureland, seed propogation and the stunning gully with a flowing creek.

Merricks Coolart Catchment Landcare - Devilbend Reservoir Walk & Talk with Hansi Wagner
2021-05-15 09:00 - 13:00 | Devilbend Reservoir, 170 Graydens Road, Moorooduc, VIC, 3933, Australia
We are extremely fortunate to have The Group Leader from The Crew at Daangean, Hansi Wagner to guide us through a section of the reserve. Hansi will explain to us the significance of the area in regards to flora and fauna, their turtle and nesting monitoring program, shoreline habitat improvement and how their crew is helping to increase the diversity of the native under-storey flora species.
This is a walk not to be missed.
Parking and facilities available at the Devilbend carpark off Graydens Road. Dogs and other pets are not permitted.
Meeting point: 170 Graydens Road Moorooduc Victoria 3933
Distance: Approximately 4 KMS with a difficulty rating of 2/5
Date: Saturday 15th May 2021, 9:00am
Queries: Contact Jackie – mcclandcaregroup@gmail.com
Further Information:
• We suggest you wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.
• Please bring your own water bottle.
• All welcome to stay and chat after the walk, byo cuppa (thermos), cake supplied.
Devilbend with Hansi

Dunns Creek Biolink Nest Box Building
2021-05-15 09:00 - 11:30 | 485 Dunns Creek Road, 485 Dunns Creek Road, Red Hill, Victoria, Australia
Tree hollows are a valuable but increasingly scarce resource. Come & learn about our local hollow dependant wildlife, nest box ethics and help us build some nest boxes for the Dunns Creek Biolink.
Free event @”Kangerong”
485 Dunns Creek Road, Red Hill
All tools and safety gear provided (no experience necessary)
Please wear sensible protective clothing including closed toe footwear and bring your own water bottle and snacks.
RSVP to: dunnscreeklandcare@gmail.com
Event Flyer

'Revegetating Pastureland'
2021-05-09 09:45 - 12:00 | ‘Boonoorong’, 25 Eastern Grey Rise, Flinders, Victoria, 3929, Australia
‘Revegetation Pastureland’ walk, talk and planting.
Meeting at ‘Boonoorong’ 25 Eastern Grey Rise, Flinders at 9.45 am for a 10.00 am start and 12.00 pm finish.
BYO picnic lunch, drink and chair if you would like to stay on for lunch after activity.
Enquiries: maincreek@mplandcare.org.au

Balcombe and Moorooduc Landcare Group CoM Meeting
2021-05-04 17:00 - 18:00, 2021-02-16 17:00 | TBA
Balcombe and Moorooduc Landcare group’s Committee of Management meet quarterly to discuss group objectives and event planning.
New members welcome.
RSVP: Secretary Susan Churchill: bmlgcommittee@gmail.com

Merricks Coolart Landcare - Native Seed Collection with Rohan Cumings
2021-05-04 10:30 - 12:30
Join Merricks Coolart Landcare Group and Rohan Cumings to learn about native seed collection. The workshop will be held on site at the Balnarring to Bay BioLink, Section A site. The purpose of the workshop is to learn how to collect seed on this site for propagation of plants for the revegetation of the area.
The workshop will look at:
• Existing vegetation quality, including level of weed invasion, level of indigenous
species present and quality of vegetation present.
• The 3 R’s, retention, restoration and rehabilitation, what can we do in each category.
• Determine species to be planted, and relevant EVC’s.
• How to maintain wildlife habitat refuges in area
• Collecting seed – provenance, finding suitable seeds, life cycle of eucalyptus, genetic
diversity, record keeping, indicators of seed maturity, seed viability, collection
methods.
• Seed extraction, cleaning and storage methods and finally
• Propagation methods
Date: Tuesday 4 th May 10:30-12:30
Meeting point: The Common, Balnarring (near Hall)
To register: Contact Jackie – mcclandcaregroup@gmail.com
Further information: Please dress for the weather, BYO water and thermos
Seed Collection Workshop1

Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation Group Meeting
2021-05-02 14:00 - 15:30 | ZOOM (register for link)
Monthly Group Meeting via zoom (MPKC members only).
To become a member CLICK HERE
Enquiries mpkoalatreeplanting@outlook.com

Main Creek Catchment Landcare AGM & 'Bandicoots, Coming or Going?'
2021-05-02 13:45 - 16:00 | Main Ridge Community Hall, 411 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge, Victoria, 3929, Australia
Main Creek Catchment Landcare AGM, followed by ‘Bandicoots, Coming or Going?’, with Dr. Amanda J Breidahl
All welcome.
Meeting at 1.45 am with talk commencing at 2.30pm at the Main Ridge Community Hall.
Enquiries: maincreek@mplandcare.org.au
Flyer for 2021 AGM with AJ Breidahl

Dunns Creek Landcare - McIlroys Road Working Bee
2021-04-24 08:30 - 13:00 | McIlroys Road Roadside Reserve Red Hill
Working bee at McIlroys road, on Saturday April 24th
8.30 am until 1 pm.
This is followed with a lovely BBQ lunch, at Dromana Estate, 137 McIlroys rd, hosted by Roger and Hannah.
Please see our flyer Dunns Ck Landcare McIlroys Rd 24 April 2021 Working day
And please RSVP, so that we can arrange catering.
As we say on the Flyer – No prior experience is necessary! There will be an experienced Council rep., and many of your neighbours on hand to help you identify both the problem weeds in the area and those sometimes hard to identify local indigenous plants that we want to encourage back.

'Meet your Ranger and explore Greens Bush'
2021-04-21 09:45 - 12:00 | Baldrys Crossing, Baldrys Road, Main Ridge, Victoria, 3928, Australia
‘Meet your Ranger and explore Greens Bush’ with Parks Victoria Ranger Kim Cott.
Meeting at Baldry’s crossing at 9.45 am for a 10.00 am start and 12.00 pm finish.
BYO picnic lunch, drink and chair as if you would like to stay on for lunch after activity.

Sheepwash Creek Catchment Working Bee
2021-04-18 09:30 - 11:30 | Fireys Water Tank, 527 Arthurs Seat Road, Arthurs Seat, Victoria, VIC 3936, Australia
Sheepwash Creek Catchment Landcare Working bee at Arthurs Seat State Park
Sunday 18th April, 9:30 am – 11.30am
Meeting/Parking at the big concrete water tank on Arthurs Seat Rd (with the amazing paintings on it- where the mountain bikers enter – just up on the right after Main Creek Rd as you’re heading to Arthurs Seat).
We’ll walk down to the bottom of the winery and work in the bush there. You’re all welcome to come back to our house for a cuppa and something to eat afterwards.
Enquiries contact Michelle de la Coeur mdelacoeur@gmail.com

Koala Habitat Restoration Day - Arthurs Seat State Park
2021-04-18 09:00 - 14:00
Spend the morning with us to maintain and improve koala habitat in the beautiful Arthurs Seat State Park. This is a great opportunity to learn about our environment and to spot local wildlife, including koalas, while helping us to remove invasive weeds.
Important Information: It is important you wear long pants and closed shoes as we will be walking through bush areas. Please bring sunscreen, a hat, gardening gloves, water and snacks. We have a good chance of spotting wildlife in this area so don’t forget your camera! We will provide all tools and hand sanitiser. Please follow state government COVID restrictions.
You must register your attendance via the Eventbrite link below. Please only register if you are definitely attending. Spaces limited.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/koala-habitat-restoration-day-arthurs-seat-state-park-tickets-145801350765
Please park in the carpark of the Hillview Community Reserve in Dromana and walk to the entrance to Arthurs Seat State Park.

Jacks Beach walk
2021-04-15 08:00 - 17:00

Flinders Biodiversity Forum
2021-04-11 08:30 - 13:30 | Flinders Civic Hall, 56 Cook Street, Flinders, Victoria, 3929, Australia
Want a deeper understanding of Biodiversity? What is Biodiversity, how are our government agencies & community groups acting to protect biodiversity? How can you get involved?
Friends of Flinders Coastline presents the Flinders Biodiversity Forum, Sunday 11th April, 8.30am – 1.30pm at Flinders Civic Hall
Commencing with a Welcome to Country Smoking Ceremony lead by Lionel Lauch
Speakers Include:

Max C Campbell -Biologist, Microscopist, Macro photographer & educator
Gidja Walker – BSC DipEd, ecological consultant & natural systems teacher
Lionel Lauch – Gunditjmara Kirraae Warrung-Bundjalung man and MP resident, sharing expansive knowledge on bush tucker & medicinal plants
Parks Victoria – Senior Ranger Thierry Rolland & Kim Cott, Ranger Mornington Peninsula National Park
Mornington Peninsula Shire – Natural Systems Strategy Coordinator, Jo-Anne Tetteroo
Landcare Facilitator – Chantal Morton, Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network

Merrick-Coolart Landcare Walk & Talk @ Jacks Beach Reserve
2021-03-27 09:00 - 23:30 | Jacks Beach Reserve, Wooleys Rd, Bittern, Victoria, 3918, Australia
Everyone welcome! Bring family and friends to what will be a great walk around one of our wonderful native parklands. To make it even more special we have Anthony Fennell one of the people associated with the revegetation and care of the park since 2012. He is going to be telling us about the various aspects of establishing and caring for the parklands.
Where: Jacks Beach, Bittern (Limited car spaces in carpark, so carpooling would be great. Please be mindful if parking on the main road especially as the entrance is on the bend.).
When: Saturday 27th March at 9:00am.
Distance: This is a 6km return trip on fairly flat ground, so can cater for prams or children on small bicycles.
Dogs are not allowed in the park.
Toilets located at Jacks Beach end.
Morning Tea: Optional to bring your thermos and a chair for a cuppa afterwards.
RSVP: Please RSVP to mcclandcaregroup@gmail.com if you are planning on coming.

Topical talks: What is Climate Change and what can we do about it?' and 'Managing Bushfire Risk'
2021-03-21 13:45 - 16:00 | Main Ridge Community Hall, 411 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge, Victoria, 3929, Australia
Main Creek Catchment Landcare Group invites you to attend two important topical talks:
“What is Climate Change and What can we do about it?” by Dr Greg Holland
AND
“Bushfire Management in a Changing Climate” by Dr Jeremy Little, Bushfire Management Officer, Natural Systems Team, Mornington Peninsula Shire.

Balcombe and Moorooduc Landcare Group - Tanti Creek information talk and Landcare working bee
2021-03-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Mornington Railway Station, Watt Road, Mornington, Victoria, 3931, Australia
Come and join our Landcare members and hear from a volunteer and member of the Friends of Tanti Creek about the history of the creek and its evolution to what it is today.
Post talk come and treat some weeds along the creek line and discuss their potential impacts on the creek as well their relocation potential in a water body.
Stay for a BBQ and a cuppa after the tour and working bee.
Sunday 14th March 2021 at 10am-2pm.
Meet at 93 Tanti Avenue Mornington (Mornington Skin Care Centre) for walk and talk followed by working bee near Mornington Station.
Site Tour and Talk: 10.00 -11.00Working Bee: 11.00 – 12.30
BBQ and Discussion: 12.30 – 14.00
Wear comfy clothes and closed toe sturdy shoes and roll up your sleeves and meet your fellow Landcare neighbours.
We invite you to stay after the working bee for light refreshments.
This event is free to members of Balcombe & Moorooduc Landcare and interested locals.
RSVP to Tony O’Connor: loctoc@bigpond.net.au, 0404 951 500

'Revegetating Wetlands' Walk & Talk
2021-03-14 09:45 - 12:00 | Lakehouse Farm, 1776 Mornington-Flinders Road, Main Ridge, Victoria, 3929, Australia
“Revegetating Wetlands” walk and talk at ‘Lakehouse Farm’.
Meeting at 9.45 am for a 10.00 am start and 12.00 pm finish.
BYO picnic lunch, drink and chair if you would like to stay on for lunch after activity.
Enquiries: maincreek@mplandcare.org.au

Sheepwash Creek Landcare - Arthurs Seat State Park Working Bee
2021-03-14 09:30 - 11:30 | 451 Arthurs Seat Road, 451 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill, Victoria, 3937, Australia
Meeting at: 451 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill
Please be aware that the road gutters have been dug deeper so please drive in the driveway and park inside our gate ( you can park on the grass inside the gates).
Activity: We will be doing a walk through an area previously done to remove new growth of pittosporum and other weeds.
We have equipment but feel free to bring your own.
RSVP: Michelle de la Coeur mdelacoeur@gmail.com

Womin Djeka Festival
2021-03-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Balnarring Beach Foreshore Reserve, 154 Balnarring Beach Rd, Balnarring Beach, Victoria, 3926, Australia
Balnarring Preschool presents Womin Djeka, a community Festival honouring and celebrating Indigenous cultures.
This is a family friendly alcohol and dog free event at Balnarring Beach, Robertsons Park & Camping Reserve. Come along and enjoy entertainment, food stalls, craft stalls, cultural workshops and children’s activities. Gates open 10am – Welcome to Country 11am
We acknowledge the festival is held on the land of the Boon Wurrung language group of the Kulin Nations. We acknowledge all First Peoples across Australia. We pay our respects to all Elders: past and present, and thank them for sharing their stories and Knowledge.
Get in contact early to let us know if we can help you to enjoy the festival even more by meeting your individual needs.
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Friends of Olivers Creek Reserve Working Bee
2021-03-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Olivers Creek Reserve, 190 Mornington-Tyabb Road, Tyabb, VIC, 3913, Australia
Come and support the Friends of Olivers Creek Reserve at their next working bee at Olivers Creek Reserve.
Saturday 13th March between 10am-12noon, we would love to see you all.
Meeting at the shelter on Mornington-Tyabb Road.

MP Farmer Discussion Group - Accounting for Nature
2021-02-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Barragunda Farm, 113 Cape Schanck Road, Cape Schanck, Victoria, Australia
The Mornington Peninsula Farmers Discussion Group is hosting an information session this weekend, Sun 27th Februatry in Cape Schanck. Presenters will cover topics including methods for assessing soil and vegetation on farms and how this may attract future opportunities for incentive and trading schemes.
Accounting for Nature flier- Cape Schanck

Friends of Flinders Coastline 'Establishing Native Grasslands'
2021-02-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Mushroom Reef Carpark, Flinders Ocean Beach Entry Rd, Flinders, Victoria, 3929, Australia
Join with the Friends of Flinders Coastline for a walk and talk plus working bee to explore the topic ‘Establishing Native Grasslands’.
Meeting at Mushroom Reef car park, Flinders Ocean Beach.
Enquiries: maincreek@mplandcare.org.au

Koala Conservation Day - Arthurs Seat State Park
2021-02-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Seabrook Avenue, Seabrook Avenue, Rosebud, VIC, 3939, Australia
Spend the morning with us and help improve koala habitat in the beautiful Arthurs Seat State Park, Rosebud. This is a great opportunity to learn about our environment and to spot local wildlife, including koalas, while helping us to remove invasive weeds.
Important Information: It is important you wear long pants and closed shoes as we will be walking through bush areas. Please bring sunscreen, a hat, gardening gloves, water and snacks. We have a good chance of spotting wildlife in this area so don’t forget your camera! We will provide all tools and hand sanitiser. Please follow state government COVID restrictions.
Please park at the end of Seabrook Ave, Rosebud at the entrance to Arthurs Seat State Park. We will meet at the park entrance gate. Alternative parking is at the end of Marion Rd, Rosebud. You can walk into the park from there through a gate and then immediately turn right and walk downhill past the last property on Marion Rd until you get to Seabrook Ave.
You must register your attendance here via Eventbrite. Please only register if you are definitely attending as space is limited.

World Wetlands Day Celebration 2021
2021-01-31 07:00 - 16:00 | Boneo Park, 312 Boneo Road, Boneo, VIC, 3939, Australia
World Wetlands Day is fast approaching, and will be celebrated once again at Boneo Park, 312 Boneo Road, Boneo on Sunday 31st January 2021.
The theme for this year is ‘Wetlands and Water’ and the event marks the 50th anniversary of the Ramsar treaty and 40th anniversary of Western Port being declared a Ramsar site.
The Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network will be in attendance with a dedicated Landcare marquee and display, and of course it wouldn’t be World Wetlands Day without a famous Landcare Puppet show.
This is a free event, all wecome! Due to Covid requirements, registration will be required for entry.
Please see Event Flyer for full itinerary.

Buckleys Reserve Working Bee
2021-01-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Buckley Nature Conservation Reserve, 129 Balnarring Road, Balnarring, Victoria, 3926, Australia
Come along on Saturday and lend a hand to help preserve Buckley Nature Conservation Reserve in Balnarring. Buckleys is a beautiful patch of remnant bushland and home to some rare and threatened plants and animals.
Merricks-Coolart Catchment Landcare Group Working Bee – Buckleys Reserve 9am Saturday 30th January 2021. Target species pittosporum. pulling small ones and cutting and painting others.

Arthurs Seat Hike
2021-01-23 09:30 - 12:00 | 451 Arthurs Seat Road, 451 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill, Victoria, 3937, Australia
With the holiday season upon us come on a hike through the Sheepwash Creek Catchment Landcare area, walking through Arthurs Seat State Park and past the OT Dam.
The hike will take 2 and a half hours and you’ll need good walking/hiking shoes. Hiking poles are not essential but a good idea. We have 7 spare hiking poles if anyone would like to borrow.
The hike is at a slow pace with lots of stops to take in our wonderful nature.
RSVP: sheepwashcreek@mplandcare.org.au
Meeting at 451 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill at 9.30am, Saturday 23rd January 2021

Main Creek Street Stall
2021-01-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Flinders General Store, 48 Cook Street, Flinders, Victoria, 3929, Australia
Main Creek Landcare will hold a stall outside the General Store in Cook Street, Flinders from 10am onwards
Come to meet your Landcare committee and other Landcarers there.
Bring your questions and ideas to share.
