Events

Electrofishing demonstration

Tuesday, 12 March 2024 - 10am to 12noon
Mullinmur Wetland
Enter off Phillipson St, Wangaratta
Hosted by North East CMA, Arthur Rylah Institute and Wangaratta Landcare & Sustainability

Do you want to learn more about electrofishing? Or just want to see the team from the Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research in action?

There will be a free demonstration on Tuesday 12 March from 10am at the Mullinmur Wetland at Wangaratta.

It will be followed by an informal presentation on native fish and carp control in the Ovens River.

Join us with your water bottle and morning tea.

Bat Chat

Tuesday, 12 March 2024 - 7pm
Apex Park, Wangaratta
A joint event between Wangaratta Landcare & Sustainability and Rural City of Wangaratta

Register here Bat Chat | Humanitix

Come along to Apex Park for a dusk walk and talk to learn more about Fruit Bats (Grey-headed Flying Foxes) with local wildlife ecologist Ian Davidson. See how many of these wonderful nocturnal native plant regenerators you can spot as they head out on their nightly travels.

Bring along a picnic if you'd like to have dinner in the park.

Reboot your soil

19 March, 23 April & 30 May 2024
$60 for three part workshop series
Venue to be confirmed
Hosted by Kiewa Catchment Landcare Groups

• Want to improve soil health and fertility on your property?
• Ever get confused by soil chemistry and terminology?
• Interested in learning how to read a soil test so you can make effective soil decisions?   
• Want to understand the biodiversity of organisms that live in your soil and how you can benefit each other?

Soils are one of your farm business' most important assets. At the heart of your natural capital, they underpin a modern regenerative farm business. Without a healthy soil it is hard to maintain a productive, profitable and resilient farm enterprise in the long term. 

Kiewa Catchment Landcare Groups (KCLG) has partnered with agroecologist David Hardwick from Soil Land Food, for this practical, hands-on workshop series where you will get tailored support to develop a soil health plan for your property. 

If you are in farming, grazing, dairying or horticulture and you want to improve your soil management, then this course is for you! As we go through the program you will learn how to identify soil constraints and key nutrient issues that may be holding back your enterprise.

Growing Grasses - A Native Grass Class

Friday, 22 March 2024 - 1pm to 3pm
Our Native Garden Nursery, 29 Kane Road, Wodonga
Hosted by Kiewa Catchment Landcare Groups

Booked out. Go on the waiting list Growing Grasses | Humanitix

Come along and enjoy afternoon tea, a nursery tour & learn all about:

• the importance and benefits of local native grasses in your garden and on your property 
• incorporating native grasses into your landscape  - what species serves your purpose and which grass species combinations work best
• warm versus cool season species
• seed collection and timing
• local grass species identification and seed types

WHAT TO BRING

• Wear enclosed shoes, appropriate outdoor clothing, sun protection, and a raincoat or umbrella in case of showers
• If you are unwell on the day please remain at home in consideration of the health of others
• Afternoon tea will be provided
• Physical Fitness level required: EASY (standing and/or sitting for 1 hour or more required

For further information or queries contact Chontelle (KCLG Project Officer)

•  chontelle@kclg.org.au   ~  0491 624 943

Ovens River Challenge 2024

Friday to Sunday, 22 to 24 March 2024
Event headquarters: Nimmo Bridge Recreation Area, Buffalo River Road, Myrtleford

Full details and register here Ovens River Challenge 2024 - Australian Trout Foundation

Australian Trout Foundation Inc and Native Fish Australia ( NFA ) Vic's 2024 Ovens River Challenge is on in March!

A popular annual event, the Ovens River Challenge is a catch, measure and release event which also provides an opportunity to contribute to citizen science as all fish caught are recorded.

It's a great event for the whole family to get involved in, with fishing clinics to learn fly casting and lure casting.

Download the flyer here