The Mornington Peninsula Equine Landcare group welcomes everyone interested in sustainable land management, particularly in the management or resources supporting horses and other equines.
We provide a network of support and information for horse owners to develop their paddocks or plan their properties and land management systems to be efficient, horse friendly and environmentally friendly.
We will discuss and encourage:
Pasture development and soil health
Weed and pest management
Protection of waterways and water quality
The benefits of incorporating and maintaining areas of indigenous vegetation on our land, and practical ways to incorporate and add these to a horse paddock or property
Explore ways to provide habitat for indigenous birds and wildlife.
22 February 2025 @ 10:00 am - 22 February 2025 @ 12:00 pm
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, […]
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 […]
16 March 2025 @ 10:00 am - 16 March 2025 @ 12:00 pm
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 […]
30 March 2025 @ 10:00 am - 30 March 2025 @ 12:00 pm
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? […]
Projects
MP equine has a series of workshops being undertaken through the “Mornington Peninsula Equine Landcare Information Without Borders” initiative, which is proudly supported by the state government and funded through the Victorian Landcare Grants.
Recordings of webinars conducted as part of the online series is available here.
