At many of our working bees over the next 12 months we will be undertaking site preparation and seedling planting. We have joined the Upper Campaspe Landcare Network’s Pollinator Corridor Project, so will be filling in our revegetation sites with an array of indigenous understorey seedlings, specifically chosen to provide habitat and food for native insects.
We hope to see you at our next round of working bees.
On 18 June 2023 we were filled with excitement, pride and nostalgia as we officially opened the Jo Clancy Bridge. After many years of work behind the scenes, it was a relief that the weather was kind and 60+ people gathered for the event.
Jo was a past president and involved with Woodend Landcare for about 15 years. For the story of Jo’s interesting life see Woodend Star, June 2023, page 3.
Upon her passing in 2018, Jo bequeathed her entire estate to Woodend Landcare. With the help of Macedon Ranges Shire Council, her generous gift was used to create Jo’s wish – a pedestrian bridge, across her beloved Five Mile Creek, not too far from where she lived.
Take a walk along Five Mile Creek and check out the bridge for yourself.
For more details on Jo’s bridge read the Midland Express articles: Jo’s link to Woodend and A lasting legacy.
Join us, this Sunday morning between 9am – 12pm, for our working bee at Five Mile Creek, located near the new bridge, between Wood and Bowen Streets.
This is an extra special working bee as it’s a clean up prior to the official launch of the new bridge, in memory of former Woodend Landcare President, Jo Clancy. The official opening of the bridge will be on 18 June at 11.00am.
Newcomers and non-members are more than welcome. As always, we take a break midmorning for a cuppa, tasty snack and friendly chit chat. We’d love to see you there!
Join us this Sunday morning for our annual working bee at Slatey Creek Blackgum Reserve, Ashbourne Road, Woodend.
Newcomers and non-members are more than welcome. As always, we take a break midmorning for a cuppa, tasty snack and friendly chit chat.
After a damp 2022, we are looking forward to resuming our working bees in February 2023. Given the height of the creek last year, there’s lots to do and new helping hands are always appreciated. Many hands make light work! Check our calendar for dates and locations.
The Thursday Crew continue making a difference at various locations around town. Thursday Crew working bees are held every Thursday morning during most of the year. Contact Dave (sms 0405 910 176 or email dvbower65@gmail.com) if you are interested in being involved.
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