MP Landcare

Mornington Peninsula Shire Community Grants Information Session - Rosebud Shire Office
2026-06-02 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Mornington Peninsula Shire Office Rosebud, 80-90 Besgrove Street, Mornington Peninsula, Vic, 3939, Australia
Grants Opening 13 July– Join Our Grant Information Sessions & Grant Writing Workshops!

Community Investment Funding 2026–2027: Grants Opening 13 July
Are you part of a community group/organisation or do you have a project that would benefit our Mornington Peninsula local townships?
Mornington Peninsula Council’s Community Investment Funding (CIF) – Grants are opening on 13 July, offering support to community-led projects that bring people together, strengthen community cohesion and deliver real outcomes across Our Place, Our People and Our Prosperity.
To help you get started, our Community Development and Engagement Team are running a series of in-person and online Grants Information Sessions and Grant Writing Workshops. These free sessions are a great opportunity to learn about available funding, how to apply through SmartyGrants and get practical tips to strengthen your application and/or partner with other community groups/orgs.
Upcoming Grant Information Sessions:
· Tues 5 May | 10am–12:00pm | Hastings Shire Offices
· Mon 25 May | 10am–12:00pm | Mornington Shire Offices
· Tues 2 June | 10am–12:00pm | Rosebud Shire Offices
· Thurs 25 June | 5:00pm – 7:00pm | Online
Upcoming Grant Writing Workshops:
· Mon 25 May | 12:30pm–2:30pm | Mornington Shire Offices
· Fri 29 May | 10am–12:00pm | Rosebud Shire Offices
· Tue 23 June | 10am–12:00pm | Hastings Shire Offices
Book your spot today – places are limited!
Visit our Eventbrite booking page to register and secure your place: Community Development and Engagement | Eventbrite

Koala Food Tree Planting Day - Bittern
2026-05-31 09:00 - 12:30 | 4 Hendersons Road Bittern, 4 Hendersons Road, Bittern, Vic
Help us improve koala habitat in the beautiful Mornington Peninsula town of Bittern

Spend the morning with us planting hundreds of koala food trees and other native trees and shrubs to expand koala habitat in the stunning town of Bittern on the Mornington Peninsula.
Habitat loss is the leading threat to koalas and other wildlife—so let’s take action together!
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about our local environment and wildlife, including koalas, while making a real difference in restoring their habitat.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Registration essential: Koala Food Tree Planting Day – Bittern Tickets, Sunday 31 May • 09 – 12:30 | Eventbrite
☕ We’ll take a break for morning tea, with coffee, tea, Milo, and biscuits provided.
👖 Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes (preferably waterproof) as we’ll be walking through bushland and grassy areas.
🧤 Bring your own hat, gardening gloves, water, and snacks. We’ll supply all necessary tools.
📍 The planting will take place on private property at 4 Hendersons Road, Bittern. Look for our big teardrop flag near the entrance.
🚗 Drive in slowly and follow parking instructions upon arrival.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🌱🐨

Koala Food Tree Planting Day - Bittern
2026-05-30 09:00 - 12:30 | 2 Hendersons Road Bittern, 2 Hendersons Road, Bittern, VIC
Help us improve koala habitat in the beautiful Mornington Peninsula town of Bittern

Spend the morning with us planting hundreds of koala food trees and other native trees and shrubs to expand koala habitat in the stunning town of Bittern on the Mornington Peninsula.
Habitat loss is the leading threat to koalas and other wildlife—so let’s take action together!
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about our local environment and wildlife, including koalas, while making a real difference in restoring their habitat.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Registrations Essential: Koala Food Tree Planting Day – Bittern Tickets, Saturday 30 May • 09 – 12:30 | Eventbrite
☕ We’ll take a break for morning tea, with coffee, tea, Milo, and biscuits provided.
👖 Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes (preferably waterproof) as we’ll be walking through bushland and grassy areas.
🧤 Bring your own hat, gardening gloves, water, and snacks. We’ll supply all necessary tools.
📍 The planting will take place on private property at 2 Hendersons Road, Bittern. Look for our big teardrop flag near the entrance.
🚗 Drive in slowly and follow parking instructions upon arrival.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🌱🐨

Mornington Peninsula Agroecology Workshop Series - Session 6
2026-05-29 10:00 - 15:00
Overview
A practical introduction to the guiding principles of Agroecology, through the lens of local thought leaders and regional trailblazers.

Join fellow farmers for a practical introduction to agroecology & regenerative agriculture. Through a mix of interactive on-farm workshops and excursions, you’ll explore the shift from a yield-focused mindset to a systems-based approach grounded in soil health, ecosystem function and resilient farm design. The series brings together science and lived farming experience to help you understand how agroecological principles can be applied in your context.
Who is it for?
Farmers, growers, viticulturists and horticulturists who are curious about more holistic, regenerative ways of farming. No prior knowledge needed—just curiosity and a desire to learn.

Key Features
Featuring established practitioners and speakers from the world of agroecology, including Courtney Young and Tanya Massy, each session will pair farmer-led theory and practice in both the “classroom” and paddock. You’ll have the opportunity to dive deep into both the fundamentals and tools of agroecology, investigating ecosystem dynamics in your farming context.
Details on each workshop and excursion can be found in the Agenda.
1 on 1 Agroecology baseline assessment
Before week 1 of the series all participants will have the opportunity to sit down with a facilitator for a guided conversation and TAPE tool assessment. This tool has been developed by the FAO (UN Food and Agriculture Organisation) to support regional transformations to agroecological practices. Completing this assessment prior to the workshops will equip you with a thorough understanding of the strengths and opportunities in your current farm system.
Learning Platform
Enriching the in-person element will be a digital learning platform rich with fundamental resources, further reading and suggestions for diving deeper as you progress through your learning journey.
What you will walk away with
A clear, practical understanding of practices and principles that can be applied on your farm and a supportive network of like minded farmers to grow with. You’ll build skills in reading your landscape, improving soil biology, integrating trees and animals, and creating realistic pathways toward improved farm-systems resilience.
Logistics
Workshops will be held at farms and halls on the Mornington Peninsula, running each Friday from 10am until 3pm. During the workshop series there will be two opportunities to attend excursions out of the region. Participants will also have access to 1-2 hours of online pre and post-event resources for each week.
A light lunch is included in all sessions and excursions include transport.
Your facilitator
Jack Newman-Morris is an agroecology systems educator focused on working with farmers building resilient, biologically driven farming systems. He has completed advanced training with Nicole Masters’ Integrity Soils and Dr. Elaine Ingham’s Soil Food Web School. Jack facilitates practical, locally grounded learning alongside experienced regenerative practitioners.
Cost
We are fortunate to be able to offer this amazing lineup of topics and speakers at a heavily subsidised fee of $50/week for the workshops and $75 for the excursions. To facilitate peer-to-peer learning numbers will be capped and priority will be given to attendees who can commit to a minimum of 4 sessions. If cost is a barrier we encourage you to email sarah.saxton@mornpen.vic.gov.au so that we can support your involvement.
This event is an initiative of the Mornington Peninsula Shire to form part of the Farming Our Way project being delivered under the Food and Agroecology Strategy.
This event is funded by the Australian Government through funding from the National Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture program.

Agenda

Week 1 – 24 April: Agroecology and Your Landscape
Explore what agroecology means in practice, grounded in both scientific principles and First Nations perspectives. Participants will reflect on their own values and goals, setting a clear foundation for their learning journey. Includes: • A facilitator-led introduction to agroecology and systems-based thinking • A First Nations perspective on Country and agriculture from Hudson Fraser of Living Culture • An interactive values exercise diving into what mindset drives their farming — and exploring the tensions between those values • A farm mapping activity grounding the day’s conversations in each participant’s own place Host farm TBA

Week 2 – 1 May 2026 – Ecosystem Processes and Landscape Function

Jake Chandler- Catalyst Soils

Understand how natural systems function to build resilience, productivity, and ecological health. This session focuses on working with, rather than against, ecosystem processes and improving resource stewardship on your land. Jake will cover: • Plant succession through a farm lens: what grows where, and what that tells you about disturbance history and soil health • Feedback loops — how a single well-timed intervention can break a degradation spiral and initiate a regenerative one • A hands-on soil demonstration with Jake Chandler, making the link between soil biology and landscape water behaviour visible and tangible • How healthy soils shape landscape behaviour at scale, including temperature, humidity and water retention Host farm TBA

Week 3 – 8 May: Soil as a Living System at Tuerong Farm

Courtney Young: Soils for Life and Woodstock Flour

Dive into soil as a dynamic, living ecosystem that underpins plant and farm health. Learn practical approaches to observing, monitoring, and enhancing soil function to support long-term productivity. Courtney will cover: • The soil food web: who lives there, what they do, and why a biologically active soil is a slow-release fertility system • The rhizosphere — how plants actively recruit the microbial communities they need, and what happens when that system breaks down • Biological farming principles with Courtney Young: diversity, ground cover, living roots and disturbance management • Practical soil health indicators readable without a laboratory: structure, smell, colour, root depth and plant stress signals Host by Tuerong Farm

Week 4 – 15 May: Excursion Bambra Agroforestry & Resilience Farming

Rowan Reid

Experience applied agroecology through agroforestry systems and composting practices. Participants will gain practical insights into building diversity, fertility, and resilience on-farm. A bus will depart from and return to a central point on the Peninsula. Learn more about Rowan Reid’s farm here: https://agroforestry.net.au/

Week 5 – 22 May: Excursion -Lemah Park

Stuart Grainger

See agroecology in action through a focus on water management, landscape design and grazing management. This field day highlights how hydrology and management practices impact system health. A bus will depart from and return to a central point on the Peninsula. If you wish to drive separately please let us know.

Week 6 – 29 May: Integrating Animals & the role of Insects

Dr Luis Mata

Discover the role of animals and insects as powerful tools within agroecological systems. Farms are alive with insects! From predatory ladybirds to parasitoid wasps and from hoverflies to green grass-darts, our farms support an extraordinary diversity of beneficial creatures. These insects are not only fascinating and beautiful – they also play vital roles in keeping our agroecosystems healthy. They pollinate, recycle organic matter, provide food for other animals, and help control pests. This talk will bring you closer to the hidden diversity of insects in our farms, celebrating their beauty and highlighting the benefits they deliver to us and other species. Host farm TBA

Week 7 – 5th June: Towards your Vision

Tanya Massy

Bring it all together by connecting agroecological principles to your own context and goals. This session supports participants to plan their transition, prioritise actions, and embed well-being in their farming future. Diving into topics including: • Living and working with an integrated consciousness of the linkages between soil and landscape health and human wellbeing and stress • Integrating holistic decision making and planning in management, community, ecology supply chain and succession decisions • Clarifying a context and deep purpose • Transition and Implementation tools and strategies Hosted by Adam Collins at Barragunda Farm
Frequently asked questions

Do I need to attend all 7 workshop?

While we encourage participants to register for at least 4-5 session to get the most out of the series this is not compulsory. If we reach capacity (25) for any week then participants who are registered for 5+ will be prioritised.

How is this different from the regenerative agriculture training program in the past?

This workshop series has been modeled on the 2023 Regen Ag training program and takes some inspiration from the topics covered in that series. But with a whole new series of speakers, plus two amazing excursions, this series will be an amazing way for regenerative farmers to deepen their learning.

What is the TAPE agroecology assessment?

The TAPE (Tool for Agroecological Production Evaluation) has been developed by the FAO to help regions across the world evaluate agroecological transitions. As part of the Shires Farming Our Way project the tool is being used to support the adoption of agroecological farming practices.

Mornington Peninsula Shire Grant Writing Workshop - Rosebud Shire Offices
2026-05-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Mornington Peninsula Shire Office Rosebud, 80-90 Besgrove Street, Mornington Peninsula, Vic, 3939, Australia

Film Screening: Tarkayna
2026-05-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Mornington Library, Vancouver Street, Mornington, Victoria, 3931, Australia
Join us for a screening of Takayna, an inspiring and hopeful film about the battle to defend Takayna from mining and logging.

In Conjunction with the Bob Brown Foundation and through the power of personal stories, be taken on a powerful journey to the vast and threatened landscapes of Australia’s largest temperate rainforest in northwest Lutruwita (Tasmania).
This area, known as Takayna/Tarkine, is one of the last wild places on earth.
Free, bookings essential:
Tickets – Tickets are required for everyone attending this event. Book your ticket via the following Eventbrite Link…
Film screening: Takayna – Mornington Library Tickets, Friday, May 29 • 10 AM – 11:30 AM | Eventbrite
Branch Information – If you require further information regarding this event or require assistance booking your tickets, please phone Mornington Peninsula Shire Library on (03) 5950 1820.
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Further Information –

If you need to cancel your booking, please log into your Eventbrite account, or contact your library branch. We have limited spaces available at some of our events. If you are no longer able to attend an event you have booked a ticket for, please let us know so that others don’t miss out.
Our Library will notify registered attendees via email of any changes made to this event via email.
Visit our website for more information: ourlibrary.mornpen.vic.gov.au

Future Ready Biosphere Reserve Forum
2026-05-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
Join the Westernport Biosphere Reserve Foundation for an engaging evening conversation online exploring what a changing climate means for our coastal landscapes, livelihoods and local communities.
Hosted by Conservation Science Manager from the Western port Biosphere Foundation Stephen Brend, this online forum brings together a panel of trusted voices including Gidja Walker OAM, Dr Greg Holland and Sophie O’Neil, each offering a unique perspective—from climate science and local impacts to practical, on-ground action.
Together, we’ll unpack what we know about future conditions, including sea level rise, and what this could look like across the Cardinia and broader Western Port region. Importantly, the discussion will focus on real-world responses—highlighting how nature-positive approaches can support productive agriculture, strengthen local economies, and build resilience across our coastlines.
Hear directly from those working in the landscape, including a local farming collective sharing their experience navigating change—what’s working, what’s challenging, and what comes next.
The session will conclude with an open Q&A, creating space for shared insights, questions and ideas from the community.
This is a chance to connect, learn and be part of a practical conversation about shaping a future-ready landscape.
Secure your spot here: https://events.humanitix.com/future-ready-biosphere-reserve-forum

Mornington Peninsula Shire Grant Writing Workshop - Mornington Shire Office
2026-05-25 12:30 - 14:30 | Mornington Peninsula Shire Office Mornington, 2 Queen Street, Mornington

Mornington Peninsula Shire Community Grants Information Session - Mornington Council Office
2026-05-25 12:30 - 14:30 | Mornington Peninsula Shire Office Mornington, 2 Queen Street, Mornington

Main Ridge Flora Reserve Working Bee & Morning Tea
2026-05-24 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Main Ridge Flora Reserve

Koala Food Tree Planting Day - Rosebud
2026-05-23 09:00 - 12:30 | Bay Views Golf Course, Elizabeth Drive, Rosebud
Help us improve koala habitat on the beautiful Bay Views Golf Course in Rosebud

Spend the morning with us planting hundreds of koala food trees and other native trees and shrubs to expand koala habitat on the Bay Views Golf Course, Rosebud.
Habitat loss is the leading threat to koalas and other wildlife—so let’s take action together!
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about our local environment and wildlife, including koalas, while making a real difference in restoring their habitat.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Registrations essential: Koala Food Tree Planting Day – Rosebud Tickets, Saturday 23 May • 09 – 12:30 | Eventbrite
☕ We’ll take a break for morning tea, with coffee, tea, Milo, and biscuits provided.
👖 Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes (preferably waterproof) as we’ll be walking through bushland and grassy areas.
🧤 Bring your own hat, gardening gloves, water, and snacks. We’ll supply all necessary tools.
📍 The planting will take place on the Bay Views Golf Course, Elizabeth Drive, Rosebud. Look for our big teardrop flag near the entrance.
🚗 Drive in slowly and follow parking instructions upon arrival.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🌱🐨

Mornington Peninsula Agroecology Workshop Series - Session 5
2026-05-22 10:00 - 15:00

Sheepwash Creek Catchment Landcare Working Bee
2026-05-17 09:30 - 11:30 | 70 Eatons Cutting, 70 Eatons Cutting, Red Hill, VIC, 3937, Australia
Help Sheepwash Creek Catchment Landcare remove environmental weeds (Pittosporum) from 70 Eatons Cutting, from 9:30-11:30am. Afterwards stay for something to eat. Bring a little something to share if you can.
Drive from the RH primary school down Eatons Cutting. At the bottom keep going straight and up the hill a little and turn right into the first driveway.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/TAqPaMyKZH7ayMKU6
Drive in the driveway and past the house and there’s parking on the other side. Someone will be there to direct.
If you’re a little late just park inside the gate on the grass on the left. Walk along past the house and you will find us down the hill.
If the forecast is for rain check your email the night before after 5pm in case we need to postpone it to June.
Please RSVP to sheepwashcreek@mplandcare.org.au to let us know if you’re coming so we know rough numbers.

Shoreham's Macropods & Migratory Birds Workshop
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Shoreham Community Hall, 67 Byrnes Road, Shoreham, VIC, 3916, Australia

Koala Food Tree Planting Day - Shoreham
2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:30 | Frankston-Flinders Road, Frankston-Flinders Road, Shoreham
Help us improve koala habitat in the beautiful Mornington Peninsula town of Shoreham

Spend the morning with us planting hundreds of koala food trees and other native trees and shrubs to expand koala habitat in the stunning coastal town of Shoreham on the Mornington Peninsula.
Habitat loss is the leading threat to koalas and other wildlife—so let’s take action together!
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about our local environment and wildlife, including koalas, while making a real difference in restoring their habitat.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Registrations essential: Koala Food Tree Planting Day – Shoreham Tickets, Saturday 16 May • 09 – 12:30 | Eventbrite
☕ We’ll take a break for morning tea, with coffee, tea, Milo, and biscuits provided.
👖 Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes (preferably waterproof) as we’ll be walking through bushland and grassy areas.
🧤 Bring your own hat, gardening gloves, water, and snacks. We’ll supply all necessary tools.
📍 The planting will take place on private property in Shoreham. The exact address will be confirmed closer to the date. Look for our big teardrop flag near the entrance.
🚗 Drive in slowly and follow parking instructions upon arrival.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🌱🐨

Mornington Peninsula Agroecology Workshop Series - Session 4
2026-05-15 10:00 - 15:00

AI Made Friendly: A Hands on Guide for Community Groups and Volunteers
2026-05-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Mornington Library, Vancouver Street, Mornington, Victoria, 3931, Australia
Are you curious about AI? This free, practical session is for people involved in community groups, non-profit & volunteering organisations

AI Made Friendly: A Hands On Guide for Community Groups and Volunteers
Discover how artificial intelligence (AI) can support, strengthen, and simplify the work of your community group, not-for-profit, or volunteer role.
Led by Rivexe Digital, this practical and beginner‑friendly session will introduce AI in a way that feels approachable and genuinely useful.
The session will cover:

What AI tools can do and how they can help your organisation
Responsible and ethical use of AI, aligned with the National Responsible AI Framework
Practical applications for admin, grant writing, program planning and delivery, and communications
Group discussion to share experiences and ideas

Participants are welcome to bring a laptop.
Mornington Library is Wheelchair and Disability accessible. Venue has bathroom facilities available .
About your facilitator
Xanthe Rivett – Owner of Rivexe Digital
Xanthe Rivett has worked with not for profits, government, social enterprise on digital, marketing and communications. Xanthe started Rivexe Digital with the simple wish to help for-purpose businesses and organisations achieve sustainable growth and impact. Or, more simply put ‘do good work, with good people for great outcomes’.

Devilbend Biolink Restoration - Moorooduc Saddle Club
2026-05-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Moorooduc Saddle Club, 552 Derril Road, Moorooduc, Vic, 3933
Join the Moorooduc Saddle Club in the “top land” to tackle plant dieback within the Devilbend Biolink, a critical corridor linking remnant bushland and to the Devilbend Natural Features Reserve.
Come help us to remove environmental weeds that compete for precious water resources with the existing climate stressed indigenous canopy layer.
Led by bushland restoration specialists, Seeds Bushland Restoration, Moorooduc Saddle Club members will gain skills in plant identification and weed control techniques. Please note: NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
This knowledge will empower the Moorooduc Saddle Club volunteers to maintain and expand restoration efforts well beyond the life of the grant.
By removing weeds in the Devilbend Biolink, we are not only protecting individual trees but also safeguarding wildlife corridors that allow species to move and adapt in response to climate change.
The MPLN is proud to lead this initiative in partnership with community groups, MP Equine Landcare and Sheepwash Creek Catchment Landcare members. Together, we are demonstrating that collaboration is key to building resilient landscapes.
RSVP: email gaylekelly@bigpond.com or register at Devilbend Biolink Restoration – Moorooduc Saddle Club Tickets, Thursday, May 14 • 10 AM – 12 PM | Eventbrite
What to bring: Water bottle, snacks and gardening gloves. All other tools will be supplied.
Wear: Long sleeves and collared shirt, long pants and sturdy footwear. Please dress for the conditions.
Parking: In the “Top Land” paddock.

Balcombe and Moorooduc Landcare Working Bee - Mt Martha Park
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Mount Martha Park, Cnr Churchill and Ponyara Roads, Mt Martha, VIC, 3934
Welcome to our second B&M Landcare Group Working Bee for 2026, on Saturday-week 9th May.
We will be joining in with the Friends of Mt Martha Park Group to undertake a range of weed control measures including pulling and digging, cutting and dabbing, sawing and removing Pittosporum, Watsonia, and Bridal Creeper at Mt Martha Park.
The address to park and meeting place is the corner of Ponyara and Churchill Rds, Mt Martha, starting 10 am: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zFKZC6YP6bi4nttg6
If you have time, stay on for a nice BBQ lunch provided at 12.00pm, and catch up.
Please bring sturdy footwear, appropriate weather gear, and work gloves. Tools and equipment will be provided. Welcome to bring friends and family also.
Can you please RSVP for catering purposes, by email or phone/text as per the contact details below.
B&M Landcare Group, email 0404 951500

Greens Bush Association Working Bee
2026-05-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Greens Road, Greens Road, Main Ridge, Victoria, 3928, Australia

Mornington Peninsula Agroecology Workshop Series - Session 3
2026-05-08 10:00 - 15:00

Mornington Peninsula Shire Grant Information Session - Hastings Shire Offices
2026-05-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Mornington Peninsula Shire – Hastings Office, 21 Marine Parade, Hastings, VIC, 3915

Devilbend Biolink Restoration - Moorooduc Saddle Club
2026-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Moorooduc Saddle Club, 552 Derril Road, Moorooduc, Vic, 3933
Join us at Moorooduc Saddle Club to help us improve habitat in the Devilbend Biolink.

Join the Moorooduc Saddle Club in tackling plant dieback within the Devilbend Biolink, a critical corridor linking remnant bushland and to the Devilbend Natural Features Reserve.
Come help us to remove environmental weeds that compete for precious water resources with the existing climate stressed indigenous canopy layer.
Led by bushland restoration specialists, Seeds Bushland Restoration, Moorooduc Saddle Club members will gain skills in plant identification and weed control techniques.
This knowledge will empower the Moorooduc Saddle Club volunteers to maintain and expand restoration efforts well beyond the life of the grant. Please note: NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
By removing weeds in the Devilbend Biolink, we are not only protecting individual trees but also safeguarding wildlife corridors that allow species to move and adapt in response to climate change.
The MPLN is proud to lead this initiative in partnership with community groups, MP Equine Landcare and Sheepwash Creek Catchment Landcare members. Together, we are demonstrating that collaboration is key to building resilient landscapes.
Registrations essential: Devilbend Biolink Restoration – Moorooduc Saddle Club Tickets, Sunday, May 3 • 10 AM – 12 PM | Eventbrite
What to bring: Water bottle, snacks and gardening gloves. All other tools will be supplied.
Wear: Long sleeves and collared shirt, long pants and sturdy footwear. Please dress for the conditions.
Parking:

WILD KOALA DAY - Koala Food Tree Planting Day - Balnarring
2026-05-03 09:00 - 12:30 | 2918 Frankston-Flinders Road, 2918 Frankston-Flinders Road, Balnarring, VIC
Help us improve koala habitat in the beautiful Mornington Peninsula town of Balnarring

Join us in celebrating WILD KOALA DAY as we kick off our 2026 tree planting season!
Spend the morning with us planting hundreds of koala food trees and other native trees and shrubs to expand koala habitat in the stunning coastal town of Balnarring on the Mornington Peninsula.
Habitat loss is the leading threat to koalas and other wildlife—so let’s take action together!
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about our local environment and wildlife, including koalas, while making a real difference in restoring their habitat.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Registrations essential: WILD KOALA DAY – Koala Food Tree Planting Day – Balnarring Tickets, Sunday 3 May • 09 – 12:30 | Eventbrite
☕ We’ll take a break for morning tea, with coffee, tea, Milo, and biscuits provided.
👖 Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes (preferably waterproof) as we’ll be walking through bushland and grassy areas.
🧤 Bring your own hat, gardening gloves, water, and snacks. We’ll supply all necessary tools.
📍 The planting will take place on private property at 2918 Frankston Flinders Road, Balnarring. Look for our big teardrop flag near the entrance.
🚗 Drive in slowly and follow parking instructions upon arrival.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🌱🐨

Main Creek Landcare AGM with guest speaker Mel Barker, CEO Westernport Biosphere Foundation
2026-05-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Flinders Civic Hall, 56 Cook Street, Flinders, Victoria, 3929, Australia

Mornington Peninsula Agroecology Workshop Series - Session 2
2026-05-01 10:00 - 15:00

Blairgowrie Friends of Mornington Peninsula National Park
2026-04-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Koonya Beach lower carpark
We plan to sow some autumn seeds in our Koonya Bowl restoration site if we have had enough rain in April to make that practical. Stay tuned for further details. Please bring sun protection, water, boots and gloves. Morning tea follows from 11am
Details: Blairgowrie Friends of Mornington Peninsula National Park

Behaviour Change for Environmental Volunteers Webinar
2026-04-24 11:30 - 13:00 | Microsoft Teams, link emailed to registered participants
Behaviour Change for Environmental Volunteers Webinar

📅 Friday 24 April
🕦 11:30am – 1:00pm (ACST)
📍 Online (Microsoft Teams) Registered attendees will receive a link to access the webinar closer to the date.
🎟️ Free – registration required – Behaviour Change for Environmental Volunteers Webinar
Delivered by Melbourne Water in collaboration with BehaviourWorks Australia, this webinar provides a practical introduction to behaviour change techniques and how they can be applied to community-based environmental projects.
What you’ll learn:

How to define and prioritise behaviours that improve waterway health
How to identify key barriers and enablers for pro‑environmental behaviours
Practical behaviour change interventions you can apply in your community
A live Q&A with behaviour change experts

By the end of the session, you’ll have a stronger understanding of how to design and implement behaviour change initiatives — whether that’s recruiting new volunteers, reducing litter, or improving environmental outcomes for your local waterway.
👉 Register here: Behaviour Change for Environmental Volunteers Webinar
Please note: the webinar will be held via Microsoft Teams, and registered attendees will receive the access link closer to the date.

Mornington Peninsula Agroecology Workshop Series - Session 1
2026-04-24 10:00 - 15:00
