Media Releases

Screening of Future Council

Friday 20 November 2026

5.30pm to 8.30pm

Chiltern Senior Citizens Hall, Conness Street, Chiltern

Register here

Chiltern Landcare Group invites the Indigo Shire community to a screening of the documentary, Future Council. Director Damon Garneau invites eight children on an epic adventure across Europe in a school bus powered by biofuel. Their mission is to better understand the planet's predicament and explore solutions.

All ticket proceeds will go towards a youth designed Landcare project.

Light refreshments and supper wil be served.

Emerging Weeds - Recognising threats, taking action webinar

Thursday 26 November

12pm to 1.30pm

Hosted by Landcare Victoria Inc

Register for the online event here

What happens when a new weed appears, and how can we act before it becomes a major problem?

Emerging weeds can spread rapidly, threatening biodiversity, agriculture and natural landscapes. But early detection, community involvement and coordinated action can make a real difference in preventing new infestations from becoming established.

Join Landcare Victoria for an engaging webinar exploring the importance of recognising emerging weed threats and taking action before they become widespread.

Through two inspiring case studies, we will explore the power of community-led action:

• Taking action against inkweed on a small island: Discover how a local community has mobilised to tackle the rapid spread of inkweed (Phytolacca octandra), bringing together volunteers, landholders and funding opportunities to coordinate control efforts and prevent further spread.

• From local concern to national recognition: Hear how the determination of a Landcare volunteer in East Gippsland helped elevate sea spurge (Euphorbia paralias) from a local environmental concern to a nationally recognised weed priority, demonstrating the influence grassroots communities can have on national weed management.

Australian Pollinator Week Webinar

Wednesday 11 November 2026

7pm to 7.45pm

Hosted by Wheen Bee Foundation

Register here

Join the Wheen Bee Foundation for a free webinar to celebrate Australian Pollinator Week.

Coordinated by the Wheen Bee Foundation, Australian Pollinator Week is a national celebration of the diversity and importance of Australia’s pollinators.

In keeping with this year’s theme, Pollinator Education: Inspiring the next generation, the webinar’s guests will share how they inspire young people to care for pollinators and nature.

The webinar is hosted by Clancy Lester an environmental educator and science communicator focused on pollinators, urban biodiversity and climate. Through his website Bees & Blossoms, he delivers workshops and presentations on native pollinators.

Busting Blackberries in Sensitive Areas

Friday 20 November

9.30am to 1.30pm

Osbornes Flat Hall, Osbornes Flat

Hosted by Kiewa Catchment Landcare Groups

Register at https://events.humanitix.com/bb_waterways

Join Dr Robin Adair, ecological consultant and vegetation manager, and Kiewa Catchment Landcare Groups for a practical half-day workshop on effective and sustainable blackberry management in sensitive areas.

With a focus on protecting natural ecosystems, Robin will share his expertise in managing invasive species in challenging environments. If you have a creek, wet area or patch of native vegetation on your property affected by blackberries, this workshop is for you.

Blackberries threaten our environment, agricultural production and cultural heritage, making them a challenge for the whole community. With the right knowledge and management techniques, however, they can be effectively controlled while minimising impacts on surrounding vegetation and waterways.

This FREE half-day workshop will cover best-practice approaches to managing blackberries in sensitive areas, including a practical demonstration of blackberry treatment along a waterway.

Everyone welcome. Morning tea and a light lunch provided. Bookings essential.

FrogID Week

6 - 15 November

Download the free FrogID app and start listening for frogs at www.frogid.net.au

Get ready for FrogID Week – Australia’s biggest frog count!

FrogID Week returns 6-15 November, and we need your help to record frog calls from as many places as possible using the free FrogID app.

Every recording helps build our understanding of frog distributions across Australia and supports research, conservation and environmental monitoring.