The current FriendsNET newsletter from the Victorian Environment Friends Network can be downloaded here. This newsletter has information on the forthcoming 14th VEFN Biennial Conference to be held on September 2–4 at Campaspe Downs (near Kyneton).
The future of five mile creek? Woodend Landcare wants your ideas!
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.
Woodend Winter Wonderland: August Working Bee
Experience the end of winter with a Woodend Landcare working bee.
Meet at the Thomas Court access track at 9:30 AM, Sunday 28th August
Wear gumboots and bring gloves. We have gardening tools.
Task for the day: tidy up the school planting sites.
Morning tea provided.
Contact our president, Peter Yates, on e-mail: pandaY@bigpond.com for more information.
NatureShare
Jo recently attended the launch of NatureShare. This is a free, interactive database, in which anyone can put observations, photos, species locations etc. It will gradually develop into a marvelous collection of all natural living things – including weed, but not pets! – all over Victoria.
It was initiated by members of Riddells Creek Landcare and the Australian Plant Society, Keilor Plains group.
Check out the website: www.natureshare.org.au. There are some magnificent pictures.
Conservation Values of the Wombat Forest
Wombat Forestcare has received funding through The Wilderness Society’s WildCountry Small Grants Program to undertake an assessment of the conservation values of the Wombat Forest and Mount Macedon Landscape Zone.
A draft report has been prepared by Murray Ralph and we are seeking comment and any additional information about species, vegetation and ecological processes which may not have been included.
The report can be downloaded from our website www.wombatforestcare.org.au
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