Weed Them Out Workshop: Sunday 23rd October

September 4, 2011 / Woodend Landcare

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!

August 22, 2011 / Woodend Landcare

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 6^th 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.