MP Landcare

Field Day 'Repairing Bushland and Creating Biolinks'
2022-03-20 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | 120 Valley View Lane, 120 Valley View Lane, Main Ridge, Main Ridge, Victoria, 3928, Australia
Join us for this property visit in Main Ridge as we discuss and explore the topic of ‘repairing and creating biolinks’. This event features a guided walk through repaired bushland in which Powerful Owls have been found.
For more information see our event flyer: Repairing Bushland & Creating Biolinks 20 March 2022.
Please RSVP to Amanda Jane Breidahl at: ajbreidahl@gmail.com

Womin djeka Balnarring Ngargee Festival
2022-03-19 10:00 - 19:00 | Balnarring Beach Foreshore Reserve, 154 Balnarring Beach Rd, Balnarring Beach, Victoria, 3926, Australia
CELEBRATING AND HONOURING FIRST PEOPLES CULTURES
11 am Welcome to Country

Entertainment
Food stalls
Craft stalls
Cultural workshops
Children’s activities

Arthurs Seat - Working Bee with Sheepwash Creek
2022-03-13 09:30 - 11:30 | 426 Arthurs Seat Rd, 426 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill, VIC, 3939, Australia
Come and join Sheepwash Creek Catchment Landcare as they continue to work to remove environmental weeds in Arthurs Seat State Park. No experience necessary.
Wear protective clothing, gloves and sturdy enclosed footwear and weather protection. BYO water bottle, tools supplied.
Date: 13th March 2022
Time: 9:30-11:30
Morning tea: 11:30 (provided)
Address: 426 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill
Please RSVP: mdelacoeur@gmail.com

Dimmicks Beach Bushfire Restoration Project
2022-03-13 09:30 - 11:30 | Dimmicks Beach Headland, Dimmicks Bushland Reserve, Carslake Avenue, Rye, Victoria, Australia
Come and lend a hand with Blairgowrie Friends of Mornington Peninsula National Park with weeding and replanting the 2021 bushfire damaged Dimmicks Beach headland site beside the Lifesaving Track.
Refreshments nearby afterwards (probably 16th Beach cafe)
Enquiries: Lucy Firth lucy.firth1@gmail.com
This group is auspiced by National Parks (https://www.parkconnect.vic.gov.au/Volunteer/group-details-public/?id=39599c55-c3f8-eb11-94ef-000d3acc5f2a) and by SWaMP Landcare

Red Hill Show
2022-03-12 08:30 - 17:00 | Red Hill Recreation Reserve, 184 Arthurs Seat Road, Arthurs Seat, VIC, 3937, Australia
The 94th Red Hill Show proudly presented by the Red Hill Agricultural & Horticultural Society will be held on SATURDAY, 12TH MARCH 2022
It’s true … Agricultural Shows are the most popular form of family entertainment in Australia today, and here on the Mornington Peninsula we have one of the best.
Every year thousands of people attend the Red Hill Show to enjoy a great family day and be part of this wonderful community celebration. Run by a team of Volunteers, this is one of the largest Community Events on the Mornington Peninsula.
The Red Hill Show, the only event of its kind on the Mornington Peninsula… where the entertainment, exhibitions, demonstrations and animals are always top class. Come and say hi to us at the Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network marquee!

Clean Up Australia Day - Balnarring to the Bay Biolink
2022-03-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Balnarring Skate Park, 2 Civic Ct, Balnarring, VIC, 3926, Australia
Come along and help us clean up in the Balnarring to the Bay Biolink for Clean Up Australia Day 6 March 2020
Where: Balnarring Skate Park
When: 9am -11am
Enquiries: mcclandcaregroup@gmail.com

'Beetles with Benefits' Workshop and Farm Walk
2022-03-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Balnarring Community Hall, 3035 Frankston-Flinders Road, Balnarring, Victoria, Australia
Workshop and Farm Walk
Wednesday 2 March 2022
Presentations at Balnarring Community Hall,10am-11:30am:
3035 Frankston – Flinders Rd, Balnarring
At this workshop learn all about dung beetles and how your farm can benefit from this amazing ecosystem engineer. Find out how to know if you have dung beetles and how can you ensure they stick around. This workshop is targeted to cattle farmers on the Mornington Peninsula.
Speakers
Dr Russ Barrow CSU, Dung Beetle System
Engineers
Learn about:
• The benefits of dung beetles
• Which dung beetles are found in Port Phillip and
Western Port region
• How to encourage dung beetles to your farm
• How to trap, capture and relocate dung beetles in
paddocks
• Dung beetle nursery sites for new species
and
Dr Nikkie Chadee, District Veterinary Officer, Agriculture Victoria
Implementing livestock drenching best practices
Farm walk at dung beetle nursery site, 11:30am-1pm:
Kingston Park Stud
Please meet at 270 Red Hill Rd, parking inside the top paddock at the stockyards.

COVIDSafe event
Registrations essential and all attendees need to show proof of vaccination (or approved exemption). For the health of others, please do not attend the event if you are unwell.
To ensure biosecurity, foot baths will be provided before entering the farm walk.
RSVP:
Karen Thomas
karen.thomas@melbournewater.com.au
0427 480 170
Dung Beetle Workshop Flyer

Greens Bush Working Bee
2022-02-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Greens Road, Greens Road, Main Ridge, Victoria, 3928, Australia
Meet @ corner of Greens Rd & Limestone Track, Main Ridge. Melways 254 D3
Parking available north of above intersection opposite National Park sign.
Come along & join in the works to help restore our magnificent Greens Bush, MPNP. Learn about our local flora & fauna, bushland restoration techniques, meet your fellow bushland enthusiasts & maybe a Wallaby.

We will be focussing on hand pulling woody weeds & removing old fencing wire in the northern block of Greens Bush.

Bring along / wear sturdy shoes, long top & pants, hat, gloves, water – all weeding tools supplied. If you wish to help with fencing removal bring wire cutters and heavy gloves.
If you wish to attend, please email Virginia at localhabitat@gmail.com to register.

ACF Nature Walk and Picnic
2022-02-19 11:00 - 14:00 | The Briars, 450 Nepean Highway, Mt Martha, Victoria, 3934, Australia
ACF Mornington Group have a planned nature walk at the Briars Wetlands, Mt. Martha on Saturday, 19th February 2022, starting at 11:00 am, followed by a BYO everything picnic lunch on the lawns near the entrance to the wetlands afterwards (12 noon onwards).

'Wander & Weed' with MP Intrepid
2022-02-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Arthurs Seat State Park
Come and join us for our first working bee of 2022!
What? A walk and weed throughout the Arthurs Seat State Park, learning about the special flora and fauna of the area. Local naturalist Mark Fancett from Sheepwash Creek Landcare will walk us through some of the Peninsula’s last remnant bushland, while we assist with weeding Pittosporum, Sallow Wattle and Ragwort.

Where? Car park next to 520 Arthurs Seat Road
Time? 10am – 1pm
BYO? water, gloves, decent shoes and long pants – tools will be provided. If it’s nice weather we can frolic by the OT Dam and have a picnic.
Enquiries? mpilandcare@gmail.com
No experience necessary!!!

Habitat Restoration Fund Open Day
2022-02-12 10:00 - 12:30 | TBA
Habitat Restoration Fund Open Day
Date: 12 Feb 2022
Time: 10am
A Conservations delight of bushland on 40 acres of private land, Shands Rd Red Hill, will be open to the public for guided tours on the 12 February 2022 at 10am.
This tract of bush has required woody weed removal over 4years but is otherwise pristine forest which is part of a larger 100 acre forest providing significant flora and fauna diversity.
The Powerful Owl and masked owl, who are our champion raptors against the use of second Generation Rodenticides(SGARs) on the Mornington Peninsula, are residents on this incredible bush tract along with many other significant species. For geologists there is a Bluestone intrusion one of the rare accessible bluestone sites on the Peninsula.
In short, this is an ‘awesome’ opportunity to experience the best forest the Mornington Peninsula offers.
Address: Sent only on RSVP to event
[RSVP: Insert Subject as ‘Open Day’ send to info@hrfund.org]
Parking: None onsite. See below
Land vacant opposite the address. Please observe Parking Marshalls directions on the day including safely crossing Red Hill Shoreham Rd
Walking: Tracks are well formed but do consider appropriate footwear as the terrain is steep. Also it is recommended you carry water, snacks, sun cover, insect repellent and any other requirement you may have
IMPORTANT NOTES: Current COVID19 rules apply, double vaccination expected. Pets are prohibited. Toilets are unavailable RSVP is essential.

World Wetlands Day Celebration 2022
2022-01-30 07:00 - 13:00 | Boneo Park, 312 Boneo Road, Boneo, VIC, 3939, Australia
World Wetlands Day Celebration 2022

30 January 2021 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free
World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally each year on 2 February. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) in Ramsar, Iran, on 2 February 1971.
To celebrate World Wetlands Day we invite you to come along to Boneo Park on Sunday 30th of January. Enjoy guided walks, lots of activities and live music whilst learning about the Tootgarook Wetland and the creatures who live there.

Working Bee Greens Bush
2022-01-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Greens Road, Greens Road, Main Ridge, Victoria, 3928, Australia
Greens Bush Association Working Bee – Mornington Peninsula National Park (Greens Bush

Main Creek Landcare Welcome to New Members BBQ
2022-01-20 12:00 - 13:30 | 131 Hyslops Road, 131 Hyslops Road, Main Ridge, Victoria, 3928, Australia
Main Creek Catchment Landcare would like to welcome all new members at a social BBQ.
Come along and meet your neighbours and find out more about your local Landcare.

Working Bee Greens Bush
2021-12-19 09:00 - 12:00

'Wholistic Ecosystem Repair' and Christmas Break up
2021-12-12 09:45 - 12:00 | Caranya, 356 Baldrys Road, Main Ridge, Victoria, 3928, Australia
Meeting at ‘Caranya’, 356 Baldrys Road, Main Ridge at 9.45 am for a 10am start and 12.00pm finish.
BYO picnic lunch, drinks and chair.
Enquiries: maincreek@mplandcare.org.au

MP Intrepid Landcare - Arthurs Seat State Bark Working Bee
2021-11-27 09:30 - 12:00
Are you available Saturday 27/11/2021 at Arthurs Seat State Park for our first Official working bee?
Where: Lookout Hill Circuit – Arthurs Seat State Park, Red Hill
Who: Peter Scott from Sheepwash Creek Catchment Landcare will be there to guide us, teach us best practice for weed removal and introduce us into Landcare!
When: 9.30am-12pm
What: Meet and Greet while Weeding Pittosporums.
Bring: Hardy shoes, gloves and water – the rest will be brought by Sheepwash Creek Landcare
RSPV: please email mpilandcare@gmail.com to be provided with more information 😊

Dunns Creek Landcare AGM
2021-11-21 17:30 - 20:00 | 530 Dunns Creek Road, 530 Dunns Creek Road, Dromana, Victoria, 3936, Australia
Dunns Creek Landcare AGM
Date: Sunday 21 November 2021
Time: 5.30-6.30pm
followed by drinks and snacks 6.30-8pm
RSVP by November 18th: marcus@marcusoreilly.com
Please note this is a COVIDSafe Event and attendees will need to be fully vaccinated or have medical exemption to attend in person. For anyone not fully vaccinated who would still like to attend, the meeting will also be held online via Zoom. Please email Dunns Creek Landcare president Marcus O’Reilly for the link: marcus@marcusoreilly.com
Landcare AGM Invite 21 Nov 5.30 onwards 530 Dunns Ck rd

Balcombe & Moorooduc Landcare - Walk & Talk, Workshops, Planting and AGM
2021-11-21 10:00 - 14:00 | 9 Century Drive, Mount Martha, 9 Century Drive, Mount Martha, Victoria, 3934, Australia
Come and join our Landcare members for our AGM as well as be involved in a property tour showcasing a number of Landcare projects underway.
Aim will be overview of project through a walk and talk, including wicking gardens for vegies and orchard trees, hothouse set-up, a healthy wetland, nesting boxes for various species, running sheep to minimise lawn mowing, protected indigenous gardens, on-site Hip camping, protected orchard, making biochar for fertilizer including burning pits, worm-juice farming and composting, and numerous pets and wildlife
Post walk and talk and discussions, we plan to do some planting near the wetland which will link in well with discussions.
Please feel welcome to bring a friend or 2, as well as any kids to help feed the animals or catch frogs in the wetland.
Stay for a BBQ and a cuppa after the tour and planting session
Site Tour and Talk: 10.00 -12.00
Working bee: 12.00 – 12.30
BBQ and AGM Discussion: 12.30 – 14.00
Sunday 21st November 2021 at 10am-2pm.
Meet at 9 Century Drive, Mount Martha
Join B&ML Group members for our AGM and get involved in discussions around environmental and sustainability related activities.
Wear comfy clothes and closed toe sturdy shoes and roll up your sleeves and meet your fellow Landcarers.
We invite you to stay after the working bee for a BBQ lunch and catch-up
Please note: in line with COVID-19 Restrictions, we are only able to allow double vaccinated adults or those who have a medical exemption or underlying reason for not being vaccinated.
RSVP to Tony O’Connor: loctoc@bigpond.net.au, 0404 951 500
AGM & BMLG Working Bee 21 Nov 2021

Devilbend-Hastings Landcare Bird Walk & AGM
2021-11-21 09:00 - 12:30 | Woods Reserve, 36 Woodlands Road, Tuerong, Victoria, 3915, Australia
Devilbend Hastings Landcare in partnership with Birdlife Australia will be hosting a bird walk at 9am at Woods Bushland Reserve. The walk will be followed by the Devilbend-Hastings Landcare AGM on site at 11.30am.
New and existing members welcome.
RSVP and enquiries to keithold@ermfocus.com

'Revegetating and Repairing Bushland and Creating Biolinks'
2021-11-14 09:45 - 12:00 | TBA
Property walk and talk
Meeting at Valley View Lane, Main Ridge (location to be confirmed) at 9.45 am for a 10am start and 12.00pm finish.
BYO picnic lunch, drink and chair as if you would like to stay on for lunch after activity.
Enquiries: maincreek@mplandcare.org.au

Balcombe & Moorooduc Landcare Working Bee
2021-11-14 | TBA
Working Bee Sunday 14th November, all welcome!
To RSVP and for or details including time and location, please contact Tony: loctoc@bigpond.net.au

Balcombe and Moorooduc Landcare Meeting
2021-10-19 | TBA
Balcombe and Moorooduc Landcare group’s Committee of Management meet quarterly to discuss group objectives and event planning. New members welcome.
To RSVP and for meeting details including time and venue, please contact group president Tony O’Connor by email: loctoc@bigpond.net.au or bmlgcommittee@gmail.com

Sheepwash Creek Catchment Landcare Group AGM
2021-10-14 19:00 | Online, Provided on registration
Hi everyone,
It’s that time of the year!
Not too much to report but would be lovely to have a catch up.
If you’d like to nominate for an officer bearer position please let me know.
Looking forward to seeing you…virtually.
Best wishes,
Michelle

Topic: Sheepwash – AGM
Time: Oct 14, 2021 07:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81372486988?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 813 7248 6988
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Balcombe & Moorooduc Landcare Working Bee
2021-09-12 | TBA
Working Bee Sunday 12th September, all welcome!
To RSVP and for or details including time and location, please contact Tony: loctoc@bigpond.net.au

'Everything you didn’t know about Microbats (Microchiroptera)'
2021-08-22 09:45 - 12:00 | Main Ridge Community Hall, 411 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge, Victoria, 3929, Australia
‘Everything you didn’t know about Microbats (Microchiroptera)’, with Dr Lindy Lumsden, Arthur Rhylah Institue.
Meeting at Main Ridge Community Hall 9.45 am for a 10.00 am start and 12.00 pm finish.
RSVP: maincreek@mplandcare.org.au

Balcombe and Moorooduc Landcare Meeting
2021-08-17 17:00 - 18:30 | TBA
Balcombe and Moorooduc Landcare group’s Committee of Management meet quarterly to discuss group objectives and event planning. At this time, meetings will be held remotely online. New members welcome.
To receive a meeting link to join online, please contact group president Tony O’Connor by email: loctoc@bigpond.net.au or bmlgcommittee@gmail.com

Dunns Creek Landcare - Annual Harrisons Road Working Bee
2021-08-14 08:30 - 13:30 | Harrisons Road, 100 Harrisons Road, Dromana, Victoria, 3936, Australia
WHAT?
Annual Community working bee & BBQ to undertake weed control works in the Harrisons Road – Road Reserve. Plus, this year: planting some native tube trees and shrubs

WHY?
The road reserve on Harrisons Road, Dromana contains some of the best examples of remnant vegetation on the Mornington Peninsula. As well as containing important habitat for many of our native species, remnant vegetation on this road reserve provides essential links to other areas including Dromana Bushland Reserve, Bald Hill and Arthurs Seat State Park. These links are essential for the ongoing conservation of biodiversity on the Mornington Peninsula. In addition, the vegetation supports birds that eat the insects that attack our pastures.

WHEN?
Saturday 14th August 8.30am until lunch. Meet in the Dromana Secondary College carpark. Come for just an hour if that’s all you have – that’s still great.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
1] Satisfaction that you have helped to maintain a weed free habitat for our native plants and animals. You’ve protected our environment2] To have a laugh and a yarn with fun people3] Pick up tips about our native vegetation and eradication of weeds from local experts4] Turn up and be eligible for a free bird nesting box, worth $60
5] Enjoy a good BBQ after our working bee, commencing around 1pm, meet and greet your neighbours from the district, relax, chat about your experiences.
Dunns Creek Landcare provides: Morning tea and freshly baked goods, BBQ, tea, coffee, juice, bread, sausages, lamb cutlets, salads & tomato sauce! BYO: other food and drink of your choice

WHAT DO I DO NOW?
RSVP: to let us know you can join us, to give us an idea of numbers for food:
Email: marcus@marcusoreilly.com SMS: 0419 372 628If you have other commitments that morning, just come for lunch to meet your neighbours

ANYTHING ELSE?
1] We need someone, or a couple to run the BBQ. If you can do this instead of the working bee, please contact as above2] Bring gloves, hat, boots, name badge, teenagers and enthusiasm. We’ll have secateurs, dabbers etc. If you have a favourite implement – bring it.Harrisons Road Working Bee & BBQ Invitation for 14 August 2021

Main Creek Catchment Community Planting Day
2021-08-01 09:45 - 12:00 | 404 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge, 404 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge, VIC, 3928, Australia
Venue: 404 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge
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: facilitator@mplandcare.org.au

Koala Food Planting Day - Somers
2021-06-27 09:00 - 14:00 | 5 Coolart Road, Somers
Spend the morning with us to plant 100’s of koala food trees and other local trees and shrubs to increase koala habitat in the beautiful town of Somers. Habitat loss is the main reason for the decline of koalas and other wildlife, 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 ensure you 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/150858207961
We are planting on private property at 5 Coolart Road, Somers. You will see our big teardrop flag near the entrance to the property and instructions for parking. Please drive slowly!
