Events

2026 Victorian Landcare Awards and 40 years of Landcare

Thursday 15 October 2026

The Edge, Fed Square, Melbourne

Arrival: from 1.30pm

Event: 2pm to 5.30pm

Register for the awards here

Celebrate the achievements of Landcare volunteers and groups across Victoria.

Hosted by Costa Georgiadis, the Awards will recognise outstanding contributions across 14 categories.

After the Awards, enjoy afternoon tea celebrating 40 years of Landcare.

After the Awards, Melbourne Water will host a film festival at ACMI, a short walk from The Edge, from 5.15pm to 8pm. Experience nine captivating films exploring the efforts of volunteers working for the environment in Greater Melbourne. Register at https://events.humanitix.com/film-festival-from-the-ground-up-landcare-at-40

Myrtleford Landcare AGM & presentation

Thursday 15 October

Myrtleford & District Landcare AGM & Presentation - Unfurling native ferns - From forest floor to home gardens

Happy Valley Hotel, Ovens

Meals from 5.30pm

Formal proceedings from 6.30pm

Register here

The AGM will be held from 6.30pm. After a brief meeting, a presentation from Associate Professor John Morgan on native ferns will follow.

Platypus Community Monitoring Program findings

Friday 16 October 2026

2pm to 2.45pm

Online webinar - register here

Meeting ID: 432 646 115 550 648
Passcode: 7Hn3xg3

There has been huge interest in this year's Platypus Community Monitoring Program. Join Kiewa Catchment Landcare Network and ecologist Josh Griffiths to find out the results of this year's program.

Whether you came along and sampled for eDNA or are simply interested in finding out how platypus are doing in the Kiewa Catchment ... everyone is welcome.

Moyhu River Walk - Moyhu

Friday, 16 October

9am to 11am

Register at https://events.humanitix.com/moyhu-walking-track

Join Greta Valley Landcare to learn the basics of pruning native shrubs. Listen to expert advice and gain some practical experience while helping to maintain the Moyhu River Walk.

A short presentation followed by guided hands-on pruning. Light morning tea will be provided.

Plant pickup day - Tallangatta

Saturday 17 October 2026

10am to 2pm

Tallangatta Neighbourhood House, 51 Banool Road, Tallangatta

Free barbecue lunch provided

For more information, contact Anthony Dufty on 0402 894 576

Following on from the Propagation Workshop, this is a plant pickup day for our fire-affected community.

Collect a range of locally propagated plants to help you rebuild, restore and replant. The team will be on hand to offer advice and share tips to help your garden thrive.

Supported by the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal.