MP Koala Tree Planting - Cranbourne South
2024-09-07 09:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | 169 Smiths Lane, 169 Smiths Lane, Cranbourne South
Please register via Eventbrite: Koala Food Tree Planting Day – Cranbourne South Tickets, Sat 07/09/2024 at 9:00 am | Eventbrite

Mornington Peninsula Equine Landcare - Weed Management Workshop
2024-09-08 09:30 - 12:00 | Balnarring area – address to be supplied on registration

MP Koala Tree Planting - Red Hill
2024-09-08 09:30 - 12:30 | 3 Beaulieu Rd, 3 Beaulieu Road, Red Hil
Please register via Eventbrite: Koala Food Tree Planting Day – Red Hill Tickets, Sun 08/09/2024 at 9:00 am | Eventbrite

Balcombe and Moorooduc Landcare - working bee & BBQ
2024-09-08 09:30 - 12:30
We will be helping B&ML’care members Georgie and David Beck plant along their boundary adjoining the Moorooduc to Summerville Rail trail.
Their address is 280 Eramosa Rd West, Moorooduc.
Start time is 10 am Sunday (8th Sept) to hear from Georgie and David about their plans and vision for the property, followed by the planting work, and finishing with a BBQ lunch.
Contact BMLG to register your interest at: bmlgcommittee@gmail.com

MP Koala Tree Planting - Pearcedale
2024-09-14 09:00 - 12:30 | 330 Middle Road, 330 Middle Road, Pearcedale
Please register via Eventbrite: Koala Food Tree Planting Day – Pearcedale Tickets, Sat 14/09/2024 at 9:00 am | Eventbrite

MP Koala Tree Planting - Pearcedale
2024-09-15 09:00 - 12:30 | 330 Middle Road, 330 Middle Road, Pearcedale
Please register via Eventbrite: Koala Food Tree Planting Day – Pearcedale Tickets, Sun 15/09/2024 at 9:00 am | Eventbrite

Sheepwash Creek Catchment Landcare - Working Bee
2024-09-15 09:30 - 11:30
For details please contact Michelle de la Coeur at mdelacoeur@gmail.com
Working bee will be at a private property (Merredith’s) meeting at 490 Arthurs Seat Rd (driveway next to the bus shelter).

Devilbend Hastings Biolink Planting Day
2024-09-15 10:00 - 12:30
Location: Tuerong
For details email bmlgcommittee@gmail.com

Mornington Peninsula Growers & Maker Spring Gathering
2024-10-04 15:00 - 18:00 | Kerri Greens Winery, 38 Paringa Rd, Red Hill South, VIC, 3937, Australia
Dear produce growers, food makers and beverage crafters, join us at Kerri Greens Winery on Friday October 4th for a twilight catch up full of wine, yarns and reflection.
We’re a hard working mob that is long overdue for a collective refuelling of community spirit – so join us in coming to celebrate all that is wonderful about our little corner of the country!
We will be celebrating 1 year of the pilot Future Farmers Pathway program and giving a rousing cheers to our four promising young farmers who have completed the program. For those who are willing we will also be collecting your thoughts and feedback on how the MPP brand can best support your enterprise.
You’re welcome to bring along a plate of nibbles, cheese or whatever it might be that you grow or produce! Beer and wine will be available from the cellar door at Kerri Greens, but sorry no BYO alcohol.
Please RSVP for numbers purposes, and you are welcome to share the invite with your fellow producers.
Registrations: Mornington Peninsula Growers & Maker Spring Gathering | Humanitix

Working Bee at Bernie's - Main Creek Landcare
2024-10-06 10:00 - 12:00
The Landcare group is holding a working bee at the Schedvin property on Sunday October 6th at 10.00 am to 12.00 noon.
As you know, Bernie Schedvin, Main Creek Catchment Landcare Group’s guide, secretary and newsletter editor for many years, passed away last year.
Unfortunately, in the past months Pittosporum undulatum has made significant inroads into a section of the previously weed-free bushland on the Schedvin property.
This working bee is to remove as much of this weed as possible, so that the area can be managed into the future by a contractor.
If you can spare any time on Sunday October 6th, we’d love to see you. If you can come, please contact me for the property details.
This is one small way we can support Bernie’s vision for the environment of the Peninsula.
With many thanks for any help you can offer,
Adie Smith
Secretary, Main Creek Catchment Landcare Group
0438 877 780

Climate Changers Movie - RePower Mornington Peninsula
2024-10-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Rosebud Cinema, Rosebud Parade, Rosebud, VIC, 3939

Wetland and Dam Enhancement Workshop
2024-10-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Balnarring area – address to be supplied on registration

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

MP Seniors Festival Nature Walk & morning tea
2024-10-30 10:00 - 23:30 | Koonya Grassy Bowl, 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

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

Constructing a Bunurong Forest Garden
2024-11-10 09:40 - 13:00 | Shoreham Foreshore Reserve, 57 Prout Webb Road, 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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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