In celebration of National Tree Day 2026, join us for one of our revegetation events. Led by Ammie Jackson (Landcare Facilitator), these sessions help you get started revegetating your property.

• Webinar: will cover site preparation, plant selection and tips to help you start building a more biodiverse farm. Tuesday 14 July, 12:30pm - 1:15pm.
• Walk 'n' Talk: this walk along Jackson's Creek in Gisborne will help you discover different techniques and tools you can use to support your own revegetation project. Friday 24 July, 1pm - 2:30pm.

To recognise the incredible work of our local Landcare volunteers, we are hosting a special event during Landcare Week - Experience Landcare: Stories from the Macedon Ranges.

Join us to hear inspiring stories from local Landcare groups and facilitators, and connect with others who share a passion for caring for our environment. 

Thursday 6 August, 6pm - 8pm, Woodend. Light supper provided.

We've partnered together with Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group to host a screening of the documentary "The Story of Plastic" during Plastic Free July. 

Following the screening, a panel of industry and community representatives will discuss local actions and solutions to plastic pollution. Following this, guests are invited to enjoy a plastic-free afternoon tea.

Sunday 26 July, 2pm - 5pm, Kyneton. Bookings are essential.

We’re exploring opportunities to bring public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to Gisborne, Malmsbury and Riddells Creek. Complete the survey or come along to one of our drop in sessions - we’d love to hear your thoughts, ideas and local insights. Consultation period ends Sunday 19 July 2026.

Thinking about installing solar or a battery? Join this webinar hosted by City of Greater Bendigo and presented by Leah O'Shea from Midland Solar, to learn everything you need to know when installing solar or battery such as planning, inverters and apps to monitor usage and production.

The popular Healthy Landscapes regenerative agriculture program is now taking Expressions of Interest for the next intake of grazing management courses:

• Holistic grazing
• Small Property grazing
• Equine grazing

These sought-after courses are designed to assist land managers to improve their skills and knowledge in grazing livestock while increasing farm productivity, soil health and biodiversity outcomes.

Be quick. Places are limited and in high demand.

Did you know winter is the prime time to identify and treat Serrated Tussock? The Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party website has all the information needed to help you reduce the impacts of Serrated Tussock on your property.

Image credit: Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party

Congratulations to the successful applicants of the 2026 Trees for Schools Program:

• Darraweit Guim Primary School
• Bolinda Primary School
• Alice Miller School
• Holy Cross Primary School
• St Brigid's Primary School
• New Gisborne Primary School
• Macedon Primary School

The program, run by Greater Western Water, in partnership with state government and local councils, aims to help increase tree canopy cover and create more green spaces for everyone to enjoy. Schools will receive a delivery of up to 50 free native seedlings, stakes and guards to use in their planting project.