MP Landcare

SWAMP DGR - TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS
2025-06-15 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne)

Mushroom Workshop with Dr Alison Pouliot
2025-06-01 10:00 - 12:00
Mushroom Workshop with Dr Alison Pouliot
Saturday June 1, 2025
We are excited to offer this workshop free to Main Creek
Catchment Landcare members.
Alison is an ecologist, author and professional environmental
photographer with research interests in mycology and ecology.
She is active in Australian and international biodiversity
conservation. She has presented at over 800 seminars and
works in academic, government and nongovernment spheres. Alison obtained her PhD at the Fenner School of Environment &
Society, ANU in 2015.
In June this year, after an indoor introduction, Alison will lead a
walk through local bushland helping participants to discover the delights of the world of fungi.
Numbers are strictly limited. To register email
Adie Smith: here
Mushroom Workshop

Balcombe & Moorooduc Landcare Biolink Planting
2025-05-18 10:00
18th May – Biolink property planting day.
For more details, please contact: bmlgcommittee@gmail.com

Intent will be for site tour/working bee up until 1200, and then a barbecue.

We will be linking in with one of the properties that form part of BMLG biolink. We are finalising some details for the working bee but will likely be doing some planting as well as woody weeding. Prior planting and woody weeding we will meet with landowner and discuss works that have been undertaken as part of the biolink program and future endeavours.
It would be fantastic if you could make it along. If you do please bring sturdy footwear, appropriate weather gear, and work gloves. Tools and equipment will be provided.
Please let us know if you will be making it along as we may be having a barbecue and best to know numbers attending. Also please let us know and we will let you know the address of the property we will be working on.

Working Bee in Greens Bush
2025-05-10 09:00

Dung Beetle Release
2025-05-09 10:00 - 11:30 | 310 Wallaces Road, 310 Wallaces Road, Dromana, Vic, Australia

Hooded Plover End of Season Celebration with guest speaker Sean "The Birdman" Doolie
2025-05-09 09:00 - 12:30 | Flinders Civic Hall, 56 Cook Street, Flinders, Victoria, 3929, Australia
This event has guest speakers from Park Victoria, DEECA and the Friends group. Our special guest is Sean Dooley, Author of the Big Twitch and National Public Affairs Manager, Birdlife Australia.
Ticket price: $10 on entry at the venue. This is a donation or join the Friends of the Hooded Plover Mornington Peninsula Inc. for one year.
Note: There is a two ticket per person limit
Please register via Eventbrite at: Mornington Peninsula Beach-nesting Birds End-of-Season Celebration Tickets, Fri 09/05/2025 at 9:00 am | Eventbrite

Arthurs Seat State Park Working Bee with Sheepwash Creek
2025-05-04 09:30 - 11:30
This will be our last landcare working bee before we break for the winter.
Usually we aim for the second Sunday of the month but the following Sunday is Mother’s Day so we brought it forward.
We will be working in Holmes Road Reserve. We haven’t worked in this section of the State Park before, however we had contractors working there a few years ago.
The Reserve is opposite John and Janet’s property and they have kindly offered for us to park our cars on their property and to have morning tea at their house. Thank you Janet and John.
May the 4th (Otherwise known as Star Wars Day) 9:30-11:30
Arthurs Seat State Park – Holmes Rd
https://maps.app.goo.gl/aCvMBcDoUdm8mmRQ9
May the 4th be with you.
For more information and to RSVP please email Michelle at mdelacoeur@gmail.

Postponed: Succession Planning for Environmental Groups
2025-05-03 09:00 - 15:00 | Main Ridge Community Hall, 411 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge, Victoria, 3929, Australia
Succession Planning workshop – Postponed date TBA

This succession planning workshop will help volunteer
committees to build a strong leadership and create a culture
of succession planning that supports their community groups
long term success.
The workshop will cover the following elements:
• Barriers to succession
Understand the obstacles to succession and how
to move forward
• Creating a culture of succession
Integrate succession into our daily culture with key
principles and practical tools, making it a natural part of
the organization
• Useful tools
Free tools and resources to track progress, capture
knowledge, and recruit volunteers systematically
Committee Induction Package
As a special bonus every attendee will be given free access to
The Forever Agenda’s Committee Induction Package, which
including the recommended resources from the workshop.
Bookings essential
Register for free at: bit.ly/landcaregroupevent

Cancelled: MP Koala 2025 Planting Season Kick Off - Wild Koala Day
2025-05-03 09:00 - 12:30
We’re excited to announce the start of our 2025 tree planting season, kicking off on Saturday, 3rd May—perfectly timed with Wild Koala Day! What better way to mark the occasion than by joining us to plant hundreds of koala food trees, indigenous shrubs and grasses on a beautiful property in Shoreham.
This year, we’re aiming to plant over 25,000 plants again, and we can’t do it without the incredible support of volunteers like you. You can find all the details for our planting events from May through to July by scanning the QR code on our flyer or by clicking HERE. Dates for August and September will be added soon, so stay tuned!

Holistic grazing and carbon farming training series Day 1:
2025-04-30 09:30 - 14:00 | 485 Dunns Creek Road, 485 Dunns Creek Road, Red Hill, Victoria, Australia
The Mornington Peninsula Shire with support from the national Carbon Farming Outreach Program is excited to invite farmers and
graziers to a two-part training series on holistic grazing and grazing for profit.
This talk follows on from our April ‘seasonal conditions’ discussion with Agriculture Victoria. For the First session on April 30th we will be joined by Holistic Grazing expert Brian Wehlburg from Inside Outside Management.
Inside Outside offers regenerative training and consultation in the principles of Allan Savory’s Holistic Management; a decision-making framework that ensures decisions are environmentally, economically, and socially sound i.e. the triple bottom line. It enables farmers to develop a clear vision of the future they want and is applicable to all organisations and individuals. It equips farmers to understand the complex ‘whole’ that they manage, making decisions with outcomes that regenerate the environment.
TOPICS to be discussed:
• The foundations of holistic grazing and
decision making
• Principles and practices
• Using grazing charts
• Drought management
• Carbon farming
DETAILS
Date: Wednesday, 30th April 2025
Time: 9.30am – 2pm (light lunch provided)
Address: 485 Dunns Creek Road, Red Hill
Cost: Free
RSVP: Monday, 28th April
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mornington-peninsula-holistic-grazing-and-carbon-farming-training-series-tickets-1331417779419?aff=oddtdtcreator
Contact: Thomas Kennett, facilitator
0499 596 493, thomas@regeneratingfarms.com.au
Day 2 with Dom Walker from RCS: Day two will be held at the same property on Friday 6th June. We encourage attendees to try
to come to both days to get the most out of the
program. Please see Eventbrite for further information and registration

MP farmer holistic grazing and carbon farming training series, day 1
2025-04-30 09:30 - 14:00 | 485 Dunns Creek Road, 485 Dunns Creek Road, Red Hill, Victoria, Australia
The Mornington Peninsula Shire, with support from the national Carbon Farming Outreach Program, is excited to invite farmers and graziers to a two-part training series on holistic grazing and grazing for profit. This talk follows on from our April ‘seasonal conditions’ discussion with Agriculture Victoria.
For the first session on April 30th, we will be joined by Holistic Grazing expert Brian Wehlburg from Inside Outside Management. Inside Outside offers regenerative training and consultation in the principles of Allan Savory’s Holistic Management; a decision-making framework that ensures decisions are environmentally, economically, and socially sound i.e. the triple bottom line. It enables farmers to develop a clear vision of the future they want and is applicable to all organisations and individuals. It equips farmers to understand the complex ‘whole’ that they manage, making decisions with outcomes that regenerate the environment.
TOPICS to be discussed on day 1:

The foundations of holistic grazing and decision making
Principles and practices
Using grazing charts
Drought management
Carbon farming

For all event information, please see the attached Event Flyer.
Where: 485 Dunns Creek Road, Red Hill
When: Wednesday 30th April 2025
Time: 9.30am – 10.00am: arrivals, coffee/tea and introductions 10.00am – 2.00pm: presentation and farm walk, light lunch
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mornington-peninsula-holistic-grazing-and-carbon-farming-training-series-tickets-1331417929869?aff=erelpanelorg
Tea, coffee and a light lunch will be provided (let me know of any food allergies). Please bring appropriate footwear for the walk and wet weather gear if required.
Parking instructions:
Onsite.
Please RSVP by Wednesday the 28th of April via Eventbrite or call Thomas on 0499 596 493 for any questions.
Day 2 with Dom Walker from RCS and Nick Dudley from Agriculture Victoria
Day two will be held at the same property on Friday 6th June. We encourage attendees to try to come to both days to get the most out of the program. Please see Eventbrite for further information and registration.
We look forward to seeing you all on both days.

Main Creek Landcare AGM and Hooded Plover presentation
2025-04-27 14:00 | Main Ridge Community Hall, 411 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge, Victoria, 3929, Australia
AGM flyer

Blairgowrie Friends of Mornington Peninsula National Park Working Bee
2025-04-27 09:00
Details: A gentle working bee on next Sunday 27 April at 9 a.m.

Sheepwash Creek Landcare working bee
2025-04-13 09:30 - 11:30
Join us for a morning of weeding at Landcare members Sharyn & Peter’s property, followed by a delicious morning tea.
For more information, and to RSVP please email Michelle at mdelacoeur@gmail.com
Address: 760 Whitehill Road, Red Hill

Friend or Foe? Weed Lookalikes Workshop
2025-03-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Flinders Civic Hall, 56 Cook Street, Flinders, Victoria, 3929, Australia
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 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 find out more about common lookalike species 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
There will be coffee and morning tea provided.
Cost: Free
Partnering to tackle Pests on the Peninsula – a Landcare approach is supported by the Victorian Government through the Partnerships Against Pests program.
Registrations: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/friend-or-foe-weed-lookalikes-workshop-tickets-1112179120689?aff=oddtdtcreator

Develop an Integrated and Coordinated Pest Animal Program
2025-03-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Mechanics Hall, 19 Mechanics Road, Red Hill, VIC
Invasive pest animals are a big problem impacting on biodiversity and catchment assets and farm productivity on the Mornington Peninsula. Whether its introduced predators such as foxes or feral cats, or introduced herbivivores such as rabbits or deer, it is important to have a strategic approach to pest management.
The strategic approach promotes coordinated action that aims to reduce the damage caused by pests to an acceptable level in order to achieve a desired outcome (e.g. improved agricultural production or to conserve biodiversity).
Learn about the key principles that form the basis of the strategic approach in order to plan and carry out pest animal management:

What is a pest?
Is eradication possible?
A whole of system approach
Planning and Monitoring

Through this process of defining what the pest problem is and working out what outcome stakeholders want as a result of doing pest management, you will have the skills to implement an effective plan of action to manage pest animal damage.
Cost: Free – coffee and morning tea provided.
Bookings essential: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/develop-a-coordinated-and-integrated-pest-animal-project-tickets-1112277504959?aff=oddtdtcreator
Partnering to tackle Pests on the Peninsula – a Landcare approach is supported by the Victorian Government through the Partnerships Against Pests program.

Sheepwash Creek Landcare working bee
2025-03-23 09:30 - 11:30 | 30 Holmes Road, 30 Holmes Road, Red Hill, VIC, 3937, Australia
Join us for a morning of weeding at Landcare members John and Janet’s property, followed by a delicious morning tea.
For more information, and to RSVP please email Michelle at mdelacoeur@gmail.com

MP Equine Landcare's Soil Workshop
2025-03-23 09:00 - 14:30 | Balnarring Community Hall, 3035 Frankston-Flinders Road, Balnarring, Victoria, Australia
We are delighted to have Richard MacEwan, a well credentialed soil scientist, travelling from central Victoria to speak to us.
The day will include a talk, some experimentation with soil, and a field visit to learn about our local soils and what we may do to improve them.
Richard is based in Bendigo where he is an associate researcher for the Center for e Research and Innovation, or CeRDI, at Federation University .
A sandwich lunch and morning tea and coffee will be included.
We would love you to join us at this event and please share this flyer with anyone you know who may be interested. It will be a great day.
Please RSVP to mpequinelandcare@gmail.com

Let's Get a Better Understanding about Soil
2025-03-23 09:00 - 14:30

The Bradley Method of Sensitive Weed Control
2025-03-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Crib Point Community Hall, 7 Park Road, Crib Point
Joan and Eileen Bradley developed a series of weed control and native vegetation recovery techniques know as the ‘Bradley method’. It involves methodically clearing small areas in and around healthy native vegetation so that each area is re-colonised by the regeneration of native plants, replacing the weeds. The process showed that, once native vegetation was re-established, continuing weed control was needed infrequently.
The essence of these principles guides modern bush regeneration today, taking into account modern techniques and the need for appropriate ecological disturbance to trigger regeneration.
During this practical workshop delivered by EcoSkils, you will learn the story and sensitive weeding techniques of the ‘eccentric’ Bradley sisters, the early pioneers of bush regeneration and a movement that radicalised the battle against one of the greatest and oldest enemies of the Australian bush: invasive weeds.
Please wear suitable clothing for the weather and conditions, including hat, sunscreen, long sleeves with colar, gardening gloves, and sturdy closed footwear.
There will be coffee and morning tea provided.
Cost: Free
Registrations: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-bradley-method-of-sensitive-weed-control-tickets-1112168549069?aff=oddtdtcreator
Partnering to tackle Pests on the Peninsula – a Landcare approach is supported by the Victorian Government through the Partnerships Against Pests program.

How to Develop a Weed Management Plan
2025-03-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Balnarring Community Hall, 3035 Frankston-Flinders Road, Balnarring, Victoria, Australia
Without an effective plan of attack, the task of controlling weeds can seem overwhelming. This workshop provides a practical approach to help landholders determine what’s achievable, where to start, and how to develop an ongoing strategy for managing environmental weeds on their property.
The outcomes of environmental weed management can be substantially improved by approaching the task with a plan. A well thought-out plan that takes a strategic approach can make weed management tasks easier, more achievable and can result in significant savings of time, effort and money.
Delivered by EcoSkills, this workshop will help you to gain the knowledge and skills to create a well thought out Weed Management Plan for your property, from setting goals, priorities to timing, methodology, and monitoring for adaptive management.
Presented by the Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network as part of the ‘Partnering Against Pests on the Peninsula – a Landcare approach’ project.
Please wear suitable clothing for the weather and conditions, including hat, sunscreen and sturdy closed footwear.
There will be coffee and morning tea provided.
Cost: Free
Partnering to tackle Pests on the Peninsula – a Landcare approach is supported by the Victorian Government through the Partnerships Against Pests program.
Register for your free ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/how-to-develop-a-well-thought-out-weed-management-plan-tickets-1112135409949?aff=oddtdtcreator

Red Hill Show
2025-03-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Red Hill Recreation Reserve, 184 Arthurs Seat Road, Arthurs Seat, VIC, 3937, Australia
Come along and meet the 2024 Victorian Landcare Award winner, Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network, at the 2025 Red Hill Show.
We will have lots of helpful information to assist landholders in their own conservation efforts, including informative brochures and weed displays.
Come and learn about the projects we are running this year, which include the Partnerships Against Pest Project and the Meet Your Bushland Initiative.
Our friendly volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
We will be hosting a stall in the environment section along with other environmental groups including the Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation group and the Westernport Biosphere Foundation.

Womin Djeka
2025-03-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Emu Plains, 54 Coolart Road, Balnarring, VIC, 3926, Australia
Come and meet us at the Landcare Stall at the 2025 Womin Djeka Festival. You will find us in the Caring for Country section, with lots of other groups doing fantastic work for our local environment.

Waterways and Wetland Management
2025-02-28 09:00 - 15:00 | 328 Main Creek Road, 328 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge, Victoria, 3928, Australia
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How to Control Rabbits on Your Property
2025-02-23 09:00 - 11:00
If you would like to know how to control rabbits on your property, Mornington Peninsula Equine Landcare are offering an alternate date to the Partnerships Against Pests Rabbit Control workshop. This event will be held in Moorooduc.
To book and for further information, please email: mpequinelandcare@gmail.com

How to Control Rabbits on your Property
2025-02-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Carranya, 356 Baldrys Road, Main Ridge, VIC, 3928, Australia
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 effectively control rabbits on your property using best practice methodology.
Guest speakers and onsite demonstrations by:

Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network (integrated and coordinated pest control)
Timberscope (baiting and Fumigation or rabbit warrens)

You will learn about the tools available to reduce rabbit numbers and how to avoid off-target damage to wildlife.
Presented by the Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network as part of the ‘Partnering Against Pests on the Peninsula – a Landcare approach’ project.
Please wear suitable clothing for the weather and conditions, including hat, sunscreen and sturdy closed footwear.
There will be coffee and morning tea provided.
Cost: Free
Registrations: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/how-to-control-rabbits-on-your-property-tickets-1110952832829?aff=oddtdtcreator

Partnering to tackle Pests on the Peninsula – a Landcare approach is supported by the Victorian Government through the Partnerships Against Pests program.

Dunns Creek Landcare Summer Catch Up and Drinks
2025-02-16 15:00 - 19:00 | Kangerong, 525 Dunns Creek Road, Red Hill, VIC, 3937, Australia
Dunns Creek Landcare is hosting Summer drinks and snacks at Libby and David Booth’s farm “Kangerong”.
New members welcome!
Venue: 525 Dunns Creek Rd, Red Hill.
Date: Sunday 16 February 2025.
Time: 3 pm onwards
Contact for details: Dunnscreeklandcare@gmail.com

Main Creek Landcare - Morning Tea & Guided Flora Walk
2025-02-16 10:00 - 12:00 | 130 Hyslops, 130 Hyslops Road, Main Ridge, Vic
You are invited to help us welcome our new members and learn more about Main Creek Landcare and what is planned for 2025.
When: Sunday February 16th 10.00 am – 12.00 noon
Where: 131 Hyslops Road, Main Ridge
Enter by the first gate, which is directly opposite number 130 ‘Panorama’. Please shut the gate and follow the drive up to the top of the hill.
What to bring: all the usual things – hat, sunscreen, water bottle, sturdy shoes etc…. we will supply the refreshments 😊
RSVP: at Trybooking https://www.trybooking.com/CYHEH
Note- this event will not be cancelled due to weather (other than fire) as we have good rain protection.
Contact: Amanda Jane on 0417 363 425 / ajbreidahl @gmail.com

Arthurs Seat State Park - working bee with Sheepwash Creek Landcare
2025-02-09 09:30 - 11:30
Join us for a morning of weeding in the Arthurs Seat State Park followed by morning tea.
Date: Sunday 9th February
Time: 9:30-11:30 plus you’re welcome back to Michelle de la Coeur’s house for something to eat and drink afterward. Bring something to share if you like.
Place: 451 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill
We’ll be working in the Arthurs Seat State Park opposite 451 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill. Please drive in through the gate and park down the drive or on the lawn
For more information or to RSVP please email Michelle at mdelacoeur@gmail.com

Greens Bush Working Bee
2025-02-08 09:00 | Greens Road, Greens Road, Main Ridge, Victoria, 3928, Australia
