Vale Joan Kirner. Message from Farm Tree and Landcare Association CEO

June 3, 2015 / Woodend Landcare / Leave a comment

Dear Member Groups & FTLA friends,

It is with sadness that the Farm Tree & Landcare Associations recognises the passing of Joan Kirner, who among her many achievements, can count the founding of Landcare among them.

Without Joan Kirner’s innovation and willingness to reach out to beyond political affiliations to Heather Mitchell then Victorian Farmers Federation president, to bring the community with her and focus on solutions, the international movement that Landcare has become would not have been a reality. In 2014 Joan said that “Landcare was built on sustainability. It’s now national and international. And it’s based on community ownership of community change principle. I’m very proud of Landcare.” The principles of local action, practical solutions, and working together are her legacy and still guide Landcare today.

Our deep condolences to her family, friends and the many many people whose lives she touched for the better.

Kind regards

Susi J Johnson

Executive Officer

Working bee – Sunday 24 May 9am

May 16, 2015 / Woodend Landcare / Leave a comment

A reminder to Landcare members that the last Sunday working bee for the
current season is at the Tennyson St willow removal site from 9 am until 12pm on Sunday, 24 May.

The two main tasks are to whipper snip the previously planted
area beside the creek in preparation for Spring top-up plantings and
secondly to continue our ongoing removal of redundant plant guards from
nearby older plantings.

A brushcutter, gloves and a sharp knife are useful
tools to bring along plus personal eye and ear protection. The tool trailer
will be onsite and morning tea will be provided.

Parking is at the south end
of Tennyson St adjacent to Five Mile Creek reserve.

Enquries to David Gossip on 5427 4117.

Amongst the red gums in Langley today for the launch of the Upper Campaspe Landcare Network strategic plan.

May 11, 2015 / Woodend Landcare / Leave a comment

Councillors from Macedon Ranges, Mt Alexander and Hepburn shires cut the ribbon to reveal the document itself. Great event organised by Sandy Scheltema, and it showcased the impressive works undertaken by the 14 Landcare groups in the network including Woodend.

Trees for Mum Sunday 10 May 9am to 12pm

May 9, 2015May 9, 2015 / Woodend Landcare / Leave a comment

We’ll be handing out native trees at the Mother’s Day Classic event in Woodend’s Children’s Park on Nicholson Street on Sunday 10 May from 9am to midday.

Come along and collect your free tree to plant in your garden or in your special place.

If you’re walking or running in the Classic and would like us to save you a tree to pick up after the event please email treesformumwoodend@gmail.com or contact Angela Van Dam on 0409 373 010.

This event has been generously funded by Macedon Ranges Shire Council.

For a full list of events across Australia, including local events in Kyneton and Healseville visit http://www.treesformum.com or follow ‘trees for mum’ and ‘trees for mum woodend’ on Facebook

Happy Mother’s Day to all our readers and special thoughts to those without a mum.

Working bee Sunday 29 March 9am

March 28, 2015 / Woodend Landcare / Leave a comment

If you can spare a few hours we’d welcome some help. Thank you.

When: Sunday, 29 March 2015
Time: 9am to midday
Where: Five Mile Creek, end of Bowen St

Meeting point: Five Mile Creek, in the Envirofund site at end of Bowen St

Tasks Tidying up guards and weed control

Other info: Please wear long-sleeved clothing, long pants and boots if planning to help with plant guard removal. A sharp knife and a couple of large rubbish bags are useful for this task.

Morning tea will be provided.

Questions contact David on 5427 4117