Working Bee – 27 October

Our next Sunday working bee will be held on the 27th of October from 9am till 12pm. The location is the Envirofund paddocks on the South bank of the creek. Parking is at the end of Wood St near the gymnasium. Look for the working bee sign and the blue works trailer. This is the area where Woodend Landcare has done the most rehabilitation work in the past and it is time for a maintenance visit.

Tasks include woody weed removal of gorse, broom, blackberries and some oak seedlings. Some plant guard maintenance is required and some checking of the ornamental trees planted by us some years ago so plenty of work for everyone. Wear sturdy footwear, full length protective clothing, eye protection, gloves and bring along secateurs. Morning tea is provided and newcomers are welcome. Contact woodendlandcare@gmail.com for further information.

Some interesting local events:

Macedon Ranges Bird Blitz – Saturday 19 October

As part of Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s biodiversity monitoring program, you can take part in a shire-wide survey of more than 80 sites to learn more about local bird communities.

Great Aussie Bird Count – 21-27 October

The #AussieBirdCount is a great way to connect with the birds in your backyard no matter where your backyard happens to be — a suburban backyard, a local park, a patch of forest, down by the beach, or the main street of town.

You can count as many times as you like over the week, we just ask that each count is completed over a 20-minute period. The data collected assists BirdLife Australia in understanding more about the birds that live where people live.

Birding Apps – Thursday 24 October, Woodend Library

Learn about some great apps for bird watchers, and how you can contribute to the Great Aussie Bird Count using your smartphone or tablet. A Woodend Library event.

Gorse Control Workshop – Saturday 26 October, Bald Hill

This workshop will provide information on best practice treatment of this state-listed noxious weed. A walk through Bald Hill Bushland Reserve near Kyneton will highlight some success stories. A Macedon Ranges Shire Council event.

Building on a Bush Block– Thursday 14 November, Woodend

Learn about building in a forest environment, Council’s planning requirements and approaches to sustainable building design. A Macedon Ranges Shire Council event.