Media Releases

Protecting and Enhancing Your Farm's Natural Assets

Friday 4 September

10am to 1pm

Venue to be announced upon registration

Hosted by Wodonga Urban Landcare Network

Register at https://events.humanitix.com/protect-enhance-farm-natural-assets

Did you know remnant vegetation and paddock trees are important natural capital that supports pasture health, shelter, and biodiversity on your property?

Join  North East CMA and ANU Sustainable Farms to learn how to identify and protect the natural assets already on your land, and access information on how to enhance those assets, including how to choose the right plants for your revegetation project.

NAIDOC Week celebrations

Sunday 20 September

10am to 3pm

Wodonga Gateway Lakes

Lemke Rd, Gateway Lakes Wodonga

It's promising to be a huge day of culture, community, learning and fun for the whole family!

This special 50 years of deadly NAIDOC Week celebration will feature live entertainment from The Brother Boys, Jarrod Buckley and The Muir's. There will be cultural dance performances by Wagarra, Maliyan Mob and The Glorious Kids.

Ovens Catchment Citizen Science Platypus Survey

Three hands-on events aim to deepen the understanding of platypus populations across the Ovens Catchment

Hosted by Ovens Landcare Network

Saturday 19 September - 10am to 12pm

Wangaratta Small Bore Rifle Club, College St, Wangaratta

Register at https://events.humanitix.com/platypus-workshop-cusmlsqw

Saturday 19 September - 2pm to 4pm

Beechworth Senior Citizens Hall, 1A Harper Ave, Beechworth

Register at https://events.humanitix.com/platypus-workshop-beechworth

Sunday 20 September - 12pm to 2pm

Bright Brewery, 121 Great Alpine Rd, Bright

Register at https://events.humanitix.com/platypus-workshop-bright

Hear from a platypus expert and learn innovative species survey techniques that support real research.

Everyone welcome - no prior experience needed. Training and resources are provided.

For more information contact Kerrie on 0418 427 730 or support@ovenslandcarenetwork.org.au

Tackling Tall Fleabane: Information Day

Saturday 12 September

1.30pm to 3.30pm

Kergunyah Memorial Hall

Hosted by Kiewa Catchment Landcare Groups

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

Tall Fleabane is now widespread across the region and presents a growing challenge for landholders and the environment. Come along to learn more about this difficult-to-manage weed and explore practical approaches to its management - including the potential for biological control.

WHAT THE WORKSHOP WILL COVER

• What is Tall Fleabane and why is it a problem?
• How to identify it
• Understanding its biology and spread
• Current control and management method
• Could biological control be part of the answer?

COME ALONG • LEARN • ASK QUESTIONS

Afternoon tea provided - Everyone welcome

Farm fire preparedness webinar

Wednesday 2 September

7pm to 8.15pm

Online via Zoom

Register at this link

Are you a new property owner, manage livestock, or want to improve your farm fire preparation? Preparing for bushfire season is essential for all farmers and landholders. Join Agriculture Victoria's farm fire preparedness webinar, where Kylie Macreadie will share practical steps, tools, and templates to help you identify risks and develop a farm fire plan.