MP Landcare

National Tree Day at the Briars
2022-07-31 11:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Briars, 450 Nepean Highway, Mt Martha, Victoria, 3934, Australia
At the Briars we are excited to be 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 us as we plant a small catchment and its surrounds with a variety of locally indigenous species including Swamp Paperbarks, Costal Manna Gums, Sheoaks and Acacias.
Further detail and registrations Via: The Briars – Mornington Peninsula Shire Tree Day Site Details (planetark.org)

Farm Revegetation for Biodiversity, Productivity and Climate resilience
2022-08-14 10:00 - 13:30 | 328 Main Creek Road, 328 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge, Victoria, 3928, Australia
Landcare, with support from Mornington Peninsula Shire, DELWP, and private donations, is working with the Grow Corp Foundation to develop a demonstration “Whole of Farm” approach to revegetation on private property. This approach integrates shelterbelts, riparian corridors, and selective bush patches in a manner that: enhances the environment through improved biodiversity, protects water quality, and contributes to the major biolink between Greens Bush and Arthurs Seat. Direct farm benefits include improved productivity and climate resiliency.
The revegetation stage is nearing completion and we are conducting a session of short talks, discussions, and tours of the revegetated areas to outline the process and answer questions on the benefits.
Speakers:

Clayton Fenech, Mornington Peninsula Shire – Biodiversity
Chantal Morton, Landcare Facilitator – Biolinks
Grow Corp Foundation – Owners Perspective
Greg Holland, Main Creek Catchment Landcare – Whole of Farm Planning and Climate Resilience.

Talks and discussion 1000-1130am, then a farm tour followed by a light lunch and continued informal discussions.
Free event. Get your tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/farm-revegetation-for-biodiversity-productivity-and-climate-resilience-tickets-380877223027
Enquiries: facilitator@mplandcare.org.au

Working Bee at Arthurs Seat State Park with Sheepwash Creek Landcare
2022-08-21 09:30 - 23:30 | Arthurs Seat State Park
Meeting at the water tanks on Arthurs Seat Rd just up from Main Creek Rd.
Time: 9:30-11:30
Date: 21st August
Place: Arthurs Seat Rd (Red Hill MTB South Entrance.)
Enquiries: Michelle de la Coeur mdelacoeur@gmail.com

AGM - Merricks Coolart Landcare
2022-08-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Uniting Church Hall, Balnarring, 10 Balnarring Beach Rd, Balnarring, Victoria, 3926, Australia
Saturday 27 August 2-4pm @ Uniting church hall Balnarring Beach Rd.
2 great speakers and afternoon tea.
Enquiries: mcclandcaregroup@gmail.com

Coolart Conversations
2022-09-01 18:45 - 20:30 | Coolart Wetland & Homestead, 40 Lord Somers Road, Somers, VIC, 3927, Australia
Coolart Conversations Event 3
Come hear Dr Raylene Cooke and/or Deakin Powerful owl team on Powerful owl ecology, Morn Pen tracking and rodent toxin work.
The intent behind these series of events is to create a place where locals can come together to learn about and celebrate the unique and special nature of the place they call home – Western Port.
Tickets are free, with complimentary tea and biscuits provided. Bookings essential: Coolart Conversations Registration, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite .
Coolart Conversations:
May 5th – Dr Travis Dutka talking about the recently discovered globally significant Bryozoan reefs of Western Port.
June TBC – Special movie event
July 14 – Dr Liz Znidersic talking about specialised ground dwelling bird surveys on French Island through ecoacoustics- acoustic sensing for biodiversity monitoring
September 1 – Dr Raylene Cooke and/or Deakin Powerful owl team on Powerful owl ecology, Morn Pen tracking and rodent toxin work
November 3 – Dr Michael Amor talking on the amazing local and threatened fungus Hypocreopsis amplectens discovered at French Island.
Enquiries: Please don’t hesitate to get in contact with Amy from Mornington Peninsula Intrepid Landcare (0481 950 442) or Casey Lee from Parks Victoria (0473 555 183) with further questions.

Koala Tree Planting - Baxter
2022-09-03 09:00 - 14:00 | VIC
Help us improve koala habitat in the beautiful Mornington Peninsula town of Baxter

About this event

Come and spend the morning with us to plant 100s of koala food trees and other local trees and shrubs to increase koala habitat in the beautiful Mornington Peninsula town of Baxter.
Habitat loss is the main reason for the decline of koalas and all our wildlife in general, so let’s do something about it!
This is a great opportunity to learn about our environment and local wildlife, including koalas, while helping us to increase available habitat.
Important Information: Please wear long pants and closed shoes as we will be walking through bush and or grassy areas. Bring your own hat, gardening gloves, water and snacks. We will provide all tools and hand sanitiser.
Please follow current state government COVID restrictions.
We are planting on private property at 390 Baxter-Tooraddin Road, Baxter, You will see our big teardrop flag near the entrance to the property. Please drive in slowly and follow instructions for parking.

Event address and registration via Eventbrite link: Koala Food Tree Planting Day – Baxter Tickets, Sat 03/09/2022 at 9:00 am | Eventbrite

Koala Tree Planting - Shoreham
2022-09-10 09:00 - 14:00 | VIC
Help us improve koala habitat in the beautiful Mornington Peninsula town of Shoreham

About this event

Spend the morning with us to plant 100s of koala food trees and other local trees and shrubs to increase koala habitat in the beautiful Mornington Peninsula town of Shoreham.
Habitat loss is the main reason for the decline of koalas and all our wildlife in general, so let’s do something about it!
This is a great opportunity to learn about our environment and local wildlife, including koalas, while helping us to increase available habitat.
Important Information: Please wear long pants and closed shoes as we will be walking through bush and or grassy areas. Bring your own hat, gardening gloves, water and snacks. We will provide all tools and hand sanitiser.
Please follow current state government COVID restrictions.
We are planting at Buxton Reserve, Shoreham (entry from the bottom end of Marine Parade) and public parking is available. You will see our big teardrop flag near the entrance to the property. Please drive in slowly and follow instructions for parking.

Event address and registration link: Koala Food Tree Planting Day – Shoreham Tickets, Sat 10/09/2022 at 9:00 am | Eventbrite

Koala Tree Planting - Somerville
2022-09-18 09:00 - 14:00 | VIC
Help us improve koala habitat in the beautiful Mornington Peninsula town of Somerville

About this event

Spend the morning with us to plant 100s of koala food trees and other local trees and shrubs to increase koala habitat in the beautiful Mornington Peninsula town of Somerville.
Habitat loss is the main reason for the decline of koalas and all our wildlife in general, so let’s do something about it!
This is a great opportunity to learn about our environment and local wildlife, including koalas, while helping us to increase available habitat.
Important Information: Please wear long pants and closed shoes as we will be walking through bush and or grassy areas. Bring your own hat, gardening gloves, water and snacks. We will provide all tools and hand sanitiser.
Please follow current state government COVID restrictions.
We are planting at Mornington Green, 125 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd, Somerville and public parking is available on site. You will see our big teardrop flag near the entrance to the property. Please drive in slowly and follow instructions for parking.
Venue details and registration link: Koala Food Tree Planting Day – Somerville Tickets, Sun 18/09/2022 at 9:00 am | Eventbrite

Working Bee - Merricks Coolart Biolink
2022-09-24 09:00 - 11:00 | TBA
Venue TBA
Enquiries: mcclandcaregroup@gmail.com

Karamu, Karamu, Karamu - with special guest Jane Edmanson
2022-09-25 09:45 - 12:00 | ‘Elenora’, 204 Point Leo Road, Red Hill, Victoria, 3937, Australia

Balcombe & Moorooduc Landcare Event: Property tour, working bee & BBQ
2022-09-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Tanglewood, 60 Bulldog Creek Road, Dromana, VIC, 3936, Australia
Balcombe & Moorooduc Landcare Group invites you to a Landcare working bee at Tanglewood Estate
When: 10 am Sunday 25th September
Join us for an inspiring visit and working bee on a beautiful 100 acre property in Dromana.
Meet the owners Chris and Donna McEvoy and see their work regenerating the natural environment. We’ll also walk across to their neighbour Leo Cuter to see the way he has restored his low -land forest back to pristine condition.
This property will form part of the biolink plan we are supporting within the B&M Landcare catchment.
The working bee following the tour will focus on some basic bush weed control including Sweet Pittosporum, Sallow Wattle and Gorse.
Please bring appropriate-weather gear, gloves and boots.
Tools and equipment will be supplied
Please stay on for a BBQ after the working bee
This event is free to Landcare members and interested friends or contacts.
RSVP to Tony O’Connor by Fri 23rd Sept: bmlgcommittee@gmail.com
or on mobile 0404 951 500

Workshop - Native Bees, Pollinators & Varroa Mite
2022-09-28 10:00 - 12:30 | 328 Main Creek Road, 328 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge, Victoria, 3928, Australia
We welcome farmers, landholders and community members to join us for this special talk on native bees, pollination and varroa mite.
Taking us through this fascinating topic, we have three highly-respected speakers:

Dr Julian Brown (Monash University) who will present some of the latest data on native bee and crop pollination research
Prof. Saul Cunningham (Australian National University) who will discuss managing farming landscapes and preserving biodiversity while supporting agricultural production, and
Yolanda Hanusch, a PhD candidate with the Invertebrate Behaviour and Ecology lab at the University of Sydney, who will talk about the Australian Bee Friendly Farming Program and how to support pollinators nationally through habitat and flora restoration.

Morning tea and coffee provided.
Please RSVP by Monday 26th September to thomas@regeneratingfarms.com.au or call Thomas Kennett on 0499 596 493.

Koala Tree Planting - Merricks North
2022-10-01 09:00 - 14:00 | VIC
Help us improve koala habitat in the beautiful Mornington Peninsula town of Merricks

About this event

Spend the morning with us to plant 100s of koala food trees and other local trees and shrubs to increase koala habitat in the beautiful Mornington Peninsula town of Merricks.
Habitat loss is the main reason for the decline of koalas and all our wildlife in general, so let’s do something about it!
This is a great opportunity to learn about our environment and local wildlife, including koalas, while helping us to increase available habitat.
Important Information: Please wear long pants and closed shoes as we will be walking through bush and or grassy areas. Bring your own hat, gardening gloves, water and snacks. We will provide all tools and hand sanitiser.
Please follow current state government COVID restrictions.
We are planting on private property at 38 Kentucky Road, Merricks North, You will see our big teardrop flag near the entrance to the property. Please drive in slowly and follow instructions for parking.
Venue details and registration via following link: Koala Food Tree Planting Day – Merricks North Tickets, Sat 01/10/2022 at 9:00 am | Eventbrite

Koala Tree Planting - Merricks North
2022-10-02 09:00 - 14:00 | VIC
Help us improve koala habitat in the beautiful Mornington Peninsula town of Merricks

About this event

Spend the morning with us to plant 100s of koala food trees and other local trees and shrubs to increase koala habitat in the beautiful Mornington Peninsula town of Merricks.
Habitat loss is the main reason for the decline of koalas and all our wildlife in general, so let’s do something about it!
This is a great opportunity to learn about our environment and local wildlife, including koalas, while helping us to increase available habitat.
Important Information: Please wear long pants and closed shoes as we will be walking through bush and or grassy areas. Bring your own hat, gardening gloves, water and snacks. We will provide all tools and hand sanitiser.
Please follow current state government COVID restrictions.
We are planting on private property at 161 Foxeys Road, Merricks North, You will see our big teardrop flag near the entrance to the property. Please drive in slowly and follow instructions for parking.

Venue details and registrations via link: Koala Food Tree Planting Day – Merricks North Tickets, Sun 02/10/2022 at 9:00 am | Eventbrite

Koala Tree Planting - Red Hill
2022-10-15 09:00 - 14:00 | VIC
Help us improve koala habitat in the beautiful Mornington Peninsula town of Tuerong

About this event

Come and spend the morning with us to plant 100s of koala food trees and other local trees and shrubs to increase koala habitat in the beautiful Mornington Peninsula town of Tuerong.
Habitat loss is the main reason for the decline of koalas and all our wildlife in general, so let’s do something about it!
This is a great opportunity to learn about our environment and local wildlife, including koalas, while helping us to increase available habitat.
Important Information: Please wear long pants and closed shoes as we will be walking through bush and or grassy areas. Bring your own hat, gardening gloves, water and snacks. We will provide all tools and hand sanitiser.
Please follow current state government COVID restrictions.
We are planting on private property at 500 Old Moorooduc Road, Tuerong , You will see our big teardrop flag near the entrance to the property. Please drive in slowly and follow instructions for parking.

Registration link: Koala Food Tree Planting Day – Red Hill South Tickets, Sat 15/10/2022 at 9:00 am | Eventbrite

Greens Bush Wildflower Walk
2022-10-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Greens Road, Greens Road, Main Ridge, Victoria, 3928, Australia
Be treated in a tour of Greens Bush National Park in all its springtime glory. Led by Parks Victoria ranger Kim Cott and bushland regeneration expert Virginia Carter.

Balnarring to the Bay Biolink & Koala Corridor
2022-10-19 00:00 | VIC
Merricks Coolart Landcare’s last working bee for 2022
@ Balnarring Skate Park, this Saturday 22nd October from 9-11am.
Please bring gloves, and weeding implements and help us to prepare the site for summer and some planting.

Coolart Conversations
2022-11-03 18:45 - 20:30 | Coolart Wetland & Homestead, 40 Lord Somers Road, Somers, VIC, 3927, Australia
Coolart Conversations Event 4
Come hear Dr Michael Amor talking on the amazing local and threatened fungus Hypocreopsis amplectens discovered at French Island.
The intent behind these series of events is to create a place where locals can come together to learn about and celebrate the unique and special nature of the place they call home – Western Port.
Tickets are free, with complimentary tea and biscuits provided. Bookings essential: Coolart Conversations Registration, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite.
Coolart Conversations:
May 5th – Dr Travis Dutka talking about the recently discovered globally significant Bryozoan reefs of Western Port.
June TBC – Special movie event
July 14 – Dr Liz Znidersic talking about specialised ground dwelling bird surveys on French Island through ecoacoustics- acoustic sensing for biodiversity monitoring
September 1 – Dr Raylene Cooke and/or Deakin Powerful owl team on Powerful owl ecology, Morn Pen tracking and rodent toxin work
November 3 – Dr Michael Amor talking on the amazing local and threatened fungus Hypocreopsis amplectens discovered at French Island.
Enquiries: Please don’t hesitate to get in contact with Amy from Mornington Peninsula Intrepid Landcare (0481 950 442) or Casey Lee from Parks Victoria (0473 555 183) with further questions.

'Holistic Ecosystem Repair' Cancelled
2022-11-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Carranya, 356 Baldrys Road, Main Ridge, VIC, 3928, Australia
This event has been cancelled.
Main Ridge property visit showcasing ‘Holistic Ecosystem Repair’
RSVP & enquiries: maincreek@mplandcare.org.au

Balcombe & Moorooduc Landcare Biolink Working Bee
2022-11-20 10:00 - 13:30 | 105 Range Road, 105 Range Road, Mount Martha, Victoria, Australia
Our next B&M Landcare Activity is a farm visit and working bee on Sunday morning 20th November 10 am to 1.30pm.
We will be guests on a beautiful 120-acre property in the hills just South of the Briars at 105 Range Rd, Mt Martha.
The owners, Barry and Lynne Fitzpatrick, are keen to restore parts of the original natural environment there. They are one of several properties creating a biolink to connect wildlife to surrounding properties within our catchment.
After a walk and talk with the farm manager Brad Campbell, our working bee (for those able/interested) will focus on removing boneseed and pittosporum within some bushland surrounding an existing water body, which links into greater catchment of property.
We hope you can make it, including to the free BBQ and enjoy the experience helping regenerate the natural environment.
RSVP to me (bmlgcommittee@gmail.com) by Friday 18th Nov for catering purposes.
Tony O’Connor
President Balcombe and Moorooduc Landcare Group
0404 951 500
BMLG Working Bee – Range Rd – 20 November 2022

Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network Annual General Meeting
2022-11-23 17:30 - 19:30 | 328 Main Creek Road, 328 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge, Victoria, 3928, Australia
The MPLN is hosting their AGM Wednesday 23rd November. To make sure that the Network is truly representative of its 13 member groups, we would like to see at least one representative on the MPLN general committee.
The Network is also seeking help to fill some specific roles such as social media liaison, secretary and minutes secretary. If a member of your Landcare group has a passion to contribute across the whole of the Mornington Peninsula and help all our Landcare groups, please make them aware of the coming AGM and complete their Nomination.
The meeting will start @ 5.30pm with a short walk over part of the “Uncommon Folk” property to see some of the work that Landcare has contributed toward. The AGM will start @ 6.00pm and should be completed by 7.30pm. Light refreshments will be provided.
Please confirm attendance for catering purposes to pscottster@gmail.com
Location: 328 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge (See map – Follow the red line downhill to the blue circled shed. We’ll meet here).

Postponed - Walk, Bird Talk & Presentation
2022-11-28 08:00 - 10:00 | Balbirooroo Wetland, 3085 Frankston-Flinders Road, Balnarring, Victoria, 3926, Australia
Come along to the wonderful Balbirooroo Wetlands for a walk, bird talk and presenattion.
All welcome!
When: Postponed to 2023 – Date TBA
Where: 3085 Frankston-Flinders Road, Balnarring
Enquiries: mcclandcaregroup@gmail.com

"Friend or Foe?" Weed and Native Plant Identification Workshop
2022-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Main Ridge Community Hall, 411 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge, Victoria, 3929, Australia
Confidently identify plant pests and indigenous species commonly mistaken as weeds
Do you know how to tell a European Blackberry apart from a Native Raspberry? Would you know a rare Muttonwood tree if you came across one while weeding out Sweet Pittosporum? Do you know your Sallow Wattle from your Blackwood?
Many of our indigenous plant species are often mistaken as weeds? Plant identification skills are an important skill to ensure our precious biodiversity is not inadvertently lost during weed control efforts.
If you would like to gain the necessary skills to confidently identify plant pests and indigenous species commonly mistaken as weeds, you are warmly invited to participate in this informative and interactive workshop where you will learn about:
• Features, tips and tricks to help identify plant species
• A selection of native plants commonly mistaken for weeds
• Serious weeds & what to look out for
• Where to get ongoing support in your plant identification
Presented by Kylie Robertson from Seeds Bushland Recovery.
Delivered by the Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network through the Victorian state government Victorian Landcare Grant initiative
REGISTRATIONS ESSENTIAL: “Friend or Foe?” Weed and Native Plant Identification Workshop Tickets, Sat 03/12/2022 at 10:00 am | Eventbrite

Merricks Coolart Landcare Christmas Breakup
2022-12-10 | TBA

Merricks Coolart Working Bee - Balnarring Skate Park
2023-02-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Balnarring Skate Park, 2 Civic Ct, Balnarring, VIC, 3926, Australia
Please bring gloves and hand tools and any bags for collecting the weeds.

Equiculture for horse properties on the Mornington Peninsula and surrounds
2023-03-05 09:30 - 14:30 | 328 Main Creek Road, 328 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge, Victoria, 3928, Australia
Land management for horses with Stuart Myers
Mornington Peninsula Equine Landcare will host a one day capacity building workshop for horse property owners as part of a Victoria-wide roadshow with Stuart and Jane Myers MSc (Equine) – international speakers on the subject of sustainable land management for horses.
Currently, much of the accepted information that is available to horse property owners is incorrect and/or outdated, with traditional management practices leading to issues for horses and the land.
This event will empower horse property owners to identify ways to improve current management systems and adopt sustainable farm and pasture management techniques designed with equine welfare and the natural environment in mind.
Registrations Essential

MP Equine members: FREE
Non-members: $10 per ticket

To register for your place go to: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/equiculture-for-horse-properties-on-the-mornington-peninsula-and-surrounds-tickets-469649824267

Sheepwash Creek Catchment Landcare Working Bee
2023-03-12 09:30 - 11:30 | 30 Holmes Road, 30 Holmes Road, Red Hill, VIC, 3937, Australia
Date: 12th March
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
Looking forward to seeing you.

Caring for Koala Country
2023-03-18 10:00 - 13:00 | The Briars, 450 Nepean Highway, Mt Martha, Victoria, 3934, Australia
You are warmly invited to attend the Caring for Koala Country Event at the Briars on Saturday, 18 March 2023, 10am to 1pm.
Join us at 10 am for a Welcome to Country with the Bunurong Land Council, followed by a talk from Deakin Uni researchers about their study into the Peninsula’s koalas.
Sign up for other activities on the day including:

Learn how to grow koala trees with the Shire Nursery
Guided walks with Briars rangers
Kids arts and craft sessions

You can browse the stalls and talk to local volunteers about how you can care for koala country, including the Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network and Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation group and bring a picnic and enjoy the beautiful koala country at The Briars.
Bookings at Eventbrite: Koala Country Event Tickets, Sat 18/03/2023 at 10:00 am | Eventbrite
The Briars, 450 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha, 3934, View Map

How to Control Rabbits on your Property
2023-03-19 10:00 - 12:00 | 288 Coolart, 288 Coolart Road, Moorooduc, Victoria, 3933, Tonga
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 control rabbits on your property using best practice methodology. Presented by Watson Creek Catchment Landcare and Rod Brindley of Timberscope Pty Ltd, you will learn about the tools available to reduce rabbit numbers and how to avoid offtarget
damage to wildlife.
Cost: Free
When: Sunday 19th March 2023, 10am – 12pm
Where: 288 Coolart Road, Moorooduc
RSVP Ron Tyrrell:
rjtyrrell@bigpond.com.au

Womin Djeka Community Festival
2023-03-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Emu Plains, 54 Coolart Road, Balnarring, VIC, 3926, Australia
Bundjil’s Nest presents the Womin Djeka Balnarring Ngaree
25 March 2023 @ new location Emu Plains
Honouring and celebrating Indigenous Cultures
Entertainment, food stalls, craft stalls, Cultural workshops, children’s activities and Landcare stalls at the Caring for Country area (including Landcare Puppet shows scheduled throughout the day).
