events

Chainsaw Training – Expressions of Interest sought

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If you would like to learn more about the basics of chainsaw use and safety, Woodend Landcare would like to hear from you.

Woodend Landcare is considering conducting a chainsaw training session to cover basic chainsaw operation. The training session will be conducted by a qualified trainer, however participants will not receive accreditation. The session is likely to take about one hour and may be conducted after a working bee.

The session will be free to Landcare members and at a modest cost to others.

Interested parties will be contacted with session details should the training go ahead.

Interested? Email Peter Yates at pandaY@bigpond.com.

Platypus on the bill

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Here is a great opportunity to learn more about this fascinating creature if you missed the Platypus speaker that Woodend Landcare hosted last year after a sighting in Five Mile Creek…

Are there platypus in your creeks?  Would you like to know more about them?

North Central Catchment Management Authority, along with the Glenlyon Upper Loddon Landcare Group and Wombat Forestcare invite you to join us at a Platypus information night.

The Australian Platypus Conservancy will present an illustrated talk about platypus and how you can help monitor them in the Loddon River System.

Date:    Monday 14 November 2011

Time:    6.30pm – 8pm (including a light supper)

Venue:  Glenlyon Community Hall

Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn about the habitat and biology of this unique animal.

RSVP by 5pm Friday 4 November to info@nncma.vic.gov.au or telephone 5448 7124, indicating that you wish to attend the Glenlyon Platypus information session and outline any dietary requirements.

Slatey Creek Reserve Working Bee

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This month’s working bee will be held at Slatey Creek Reserve on Sunday the 25th of September from 9.30am till 1.00pm.
There is plenty to do and everyone is welcome to attend. The range of tasks include cutting and painting of seedling plum trees and other woody weeds, pick up and burn the heads of recently fallen trees, a clean up of any roadside litter, maintenance of plant guards and pruning back of regrowth under the power line.
Slatey Creek Reserve is 1.4km along Ashbourne Road from the traffic lights. Morning tea is provided.
For more information, contact David at dandkgossip@bigpond.com

Weed Them Out Workshop: Sunday 23rd October

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Hume City Council Caring For Our Plains invites you to a free workshop.

The workshop will cover:

  • What is a weed
  • Why we should control them
  • Weed biology and spread
  • Weed control techniques
  • Tools for weed control
  • Weed identification
  • Identification of native grasses
  • Site visits to local properties

Presenter: Lincoln Kern from Practical Ecology

When: Sunday 23 October 2011
Time: 10am – 3:30pm
Where: Western Plains Flora, 628 Wildwood Rd, Wildwood. Melways Ref 383 K2

Note: If you have any weeds on your property that you would like help identifying then please bring a sample in the attached zip lock bag. A good sample should include a small branch with leaves and a seed head if possible.

Registration is essential as places are limited. Lunch will be provided. Please wear footwear that is suitable for walking outdoors.

For further details and registration please contact Karen Fowler on 9205 2473 or email karenf@hume.vic.gov.au.

The future of five mile creek? Woodend Landcare wants your ideas!

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Woodend Landcare is working on an exciting project to find ideas to improve and protect Five Mile Creek for the benefit of the community and our environment. The Landcare group is asking other community groups, landholders and individuals about their visions for the future of this special place. They also want to know how the community can contribute to making these visions a reality.
“Five Mile Creek is an important and well used community asset” said Jo Clancy, Woodend Landcare Vice President.  “It is utilised for cycling, walking, the park lands have important natural values and it’s a great backdrop to many community groups and services” she said.
“After many years of Landcare work along the creek we are now looking join forces with other local groups and landholders to enhance the waterway’s natural and recreational values.”
“This is the community’s creek and we are looking for ideas ranging from improved walking tracks to weed removal, picnic tables to water quality improvement” said Jo.
If you have ideas or interests for Five Mile Creek, Woodend Landcare wants to hear from you. Interested community members are invited to attend a workshop on Tuesday 6th September 7-9pm at Woodend Neighbourhood House RSVP essential.   You can also provide input by emailing caitli2@yahoo.com.au and requesting forms to fill out.