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Welcome to the latest Environment team eNews

It's Landcare Week - a time to celebrate the hundreds of volunteers and farmers in our community who take action to care for the environment. 

What’s in this issue
Experience Landcare - Stories from the Macedon Ranges

Join us at this forum to recognise the incredible work of our local Landcare volunteers.

 

Not part of a Landcare or Friends of group? That's ok, everyone is welcome to come along and connect with others who share a passion for caring for the environment and hear inspiring stories from local groups including:


🌿 Newham Landcare Group
🌿 Pipers Creek & District Landcare Group
🌿 Macedon & Mount Macedon Landcare Group
🌿 Woodend Landcare Group


Learn how they are building stronger communities, fostering partnerships, creating inclusive spaces, and delivering impactful environmental projects.

Register now →
Upcoming Healthy Landscapes events

Farm Walk - Mount Camel: Join this farm walk to explore practical farming strategies for improving feed, soil health and farm productivity.

 

Take action against Gorse: Learn practical gorse control methods and strategies for long-term management.

Book your spot →
Bald Hill Reserve guided walk

Observe National Threatened Species Day with a guided walk at Bald Hill Reserve, Kyneton, lead by Council’s Biodiversity Officer, Dr Jaclyn Harris.

 

Explore this unique bushland reserve and learn about the threatened plants and animals it protects, and the important role reserves play in conserving local biodiversity.

Join the walk →
A slow and steady story of change

In this article from Victorian Landcare Magazine, discover a thriving indigenous wildlife corridor that continues to benefit both nature and the local community.

 

For more than 30 years, Woodend Landcare has worked steadily to restore and protect the natural environment along Five Mile Creek, evolving from simple weed control and tree planting to strategic habitat restoration, biodiversity conservation and community education.

Read the article →
Victorian Trees on Farms program

Trees on farms do more than enhance your property. They can boost biodiversity, improve soil and water health, provide timber and firewood, and create lasting benefits for the wider community.

 

The Victorian Trees on Farms Program (VToF) is an initiative seeking to assist rural landowners to plant and manage trees on farms and promote the long-term success of tree-growing projects.

More information →
Get to know the faces in the mob at Hanging Rock

Hop along on this tour guided by Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network for an inspiring and educational walk at Hanging Rock. This is a unique chance to experience these beautiful and fascinating animals in the wild. Learn about kangaroo behaviours and social structures, and the cultural significance of Hanging Rock.

Get tickets →
Landcare through the lens photo competition

Help Landcare Australia showcase the many ways people are caring for the environment across the Macedon Ranges. Simply grab your camera, start snapping, and share a photo that captures your personal landcare experience. As part of the campaign, Landcare Australia are offering the chance to win $1,000 for your Landcare or community-led environmental group. Submissions close Monday 31 August.

More information →
Winging it: Living with Lapwings

You may have noticed (or heard) that Masked Lapwing swooping season is here again. Lapwings breed in winter and spring and will be noisily protecting their nests and chicks - as any good parents do. Fortunately, their bark is worse than their bite and there are a few easy steps you can take to safely live alongside them.

Find out more →
Enjoy a warm winter read with Jaclyn Crupi

Join Goldfields Libraries at the beautiful Duneira Estate for a cosy and inspiring chat with Warm Winter Read ambassador Jaclyn Crupi – a much-loved book champion, storyteller and all-round curious creative. Jaclyn will chat about her book, Planting for Native Birds, Bees and Butterflies. Tickets are $20. Image credit: Goldfields Libraries

Buy tickets →
More to see and do ...

Deep Creek Landcare Bushdance: Back by popular demand, kick up your heels at this family friendly night of music and laughter in Lancefield. Saturday 15 August, 6pm - 9:30pm. Get tickets

 

Thinking of a career in Conservation Science? Join Bush Heritage Australia's online event and connect, learn from and be inspired by field professionals in conservation science. Friday 14 August, 11:30am - 12:30pm. Register

 

Community Landcare Planting and First Nations event - a project of collective action in Macedon: Saturday 8 August from 10am - 12pm. Register

 

Macedon Forest Restoration Project - Volunteer Tree Planting Day: Help plant snow gum seedlings at the restoration area at the Memorial Cross. Saturday 29 August, 9am - 12pm. Get involved