Events

Collecting seed from native plants - 19 February

Saturday, 19 February - 8.30am to 10.30am

Harris Rd, Gateway Island, Wodonga

Register at events.humanitix.com/collecting-seeds-from-native-plants

Join horticulturist Sue Brunskill for a hands-on introduction to seed collecting.

A seasoned bush regenerator and teacher, Sue is passionate about native plants and their propagation. This workshop will include recognising the different stages of plant reproduction, knowing when to harvest and different techniques for different local native species.

Where: Gateway island Regional Park. Meet on Harris Road (entry on left from Lincoln Causeway heading towards Wodonga), just before the Railway Bridge underpass.

What to bring: Bring a shopping bag to carry collected seed in. BYO water bottle, gardening gloves and hat. Please wear covered shoes and long pants for snake safety.

Registration prior to the event is essential for communication, safety and insurance purposes.

Soil analysis and soil biology workshops - 18 & 23 February

Understanding soil health is a foundation for sustainable agriculture and increased productivity. Mitta Valley Landcare will host three workshops on soil analysis and soil biology as part of the North East CMA Securing North East Soils through Knowledge Exchange Project.

18 February 2022 - Eskdale Recreation Reserve

• 9am to 12.30pm - Soil Chemistry (understanding soil tests) with Sue Briggs, CSBP
• 1pm to 4pm - Soil Biology with David Hardwick, Soil Land Food

23 February 2022 - Talgarno Hall

• 9.30am to 12.30pm - Soil Chemistry (understanding soil tests) with Sue Briggs, CSBP

Register at https://bit.ly/34G0RRm or call Irene Lewis on 0400 775 919.

The Securing North East Soils through Knowledge Exchange Project is supported by North East CMA with funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program.

Download the flyer here

Kikuyu Grass with Neil Moss - 23 February

If you are in the Clifton Creek area on Wednesday 23 Feb be sure to join in on the Kikuyu Grass field day with Neil Moss at Clifton Creek Hall.

Here is the link to register https://bit.ly/3fWKrqq

East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority

East Gippsland Shire Council

East Gippsland Landcare Network

Gippsland Agricultural Group Inc

National Landcare Program

Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment

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Platypus Talk and Walk

Talk - 2 May 2022 - 7pm to 9.30pm - German Austrian Club, 5 McFarland Rd, West Wodonga
Walk - 3 May 2022 - The time and meeting place will be announced at the talk.
Hosted by Friends of Willow Park
Register with Bart Citroen on 0419 390 329 or email b_citroen@bigpond.com

Do you want to help monitor platypus numbers in the Murray River and other waterways in the Albury-Wodonga region as part of an exciting project that seeks to conserve this iconic species?

The Friends of Willow Park are working with the Australian Platypus Conservancy (APC) to launch an innovative new program that uses 'next generation' citizen science to keep track of local platypus populations.

Presenter on the night, Geoff Williams (pictured) is the Director of the Conservancy who will highlight the features that make the platypus so special, explain its conservation needs and how to go about helping these animals. He’ll then give some hints on how to spot platypus in the wild and outline the possibilities for becoming involved in monitoring.

Climate change: the impact on Wodonga's flora and fauna

Hosted by Wodonga Urban Landcare Network

Saturday 14 May

How is climate change impacting Wodonga's flora and fauna and what action can we take to ensure a bright future?

Join Wodonga Urban Landcare Network on 14 May for a Walk, talk and discussion at Clyde Cameron Reserve and learn about the impacts already being experienced in Wodonga's parklands by climate change and how we can manage these challenges into the future.

Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/BZHYQ

If you have inquiries, call Cameron on 0490 054 176.