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Woody weed control workshop

Friday 2 October

Mullinmur Wetland, Wangaratta

Free but bookings essential

Lunch provided

Register here

Is your backyard harbouring invasive weeds? Learn how to identify and control invasive woody weeds at this practical workshop.

Hear from the Bangerang Ngalan Bitja Ranger Team who will demonstrate some of the tools and methods they use to take out some of the worst weeds in Australia to improve habitat for Platypus.

Bring the kids along for some school holiday fun with nature-based activities including pyrography (decorative wood burning) and water bug sampling.

This activity is jointly funded by the Australian Government's Natural Heritage Trust under the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program, the Victorian Government, and Melbourne Water, under the guidance of the Arthur Rylah Institute (ARI), with the support of One Tree Planted, City of Ballarat, Coliban Water, Zoos Victoria and Catchment Management Authorities. Platy Patch - A Victoria-wide Platypus recovery initiative.

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

Integrating Cultural Land Management on your Property

Thursday 29 October

10.30am to 1.30pm (including lunch)

Ryans Lagoon, 138 Ryans Road, Bonegilla Vic

Register now here

Wodonga Urban Landcare Network (WULN) invites you to a practical field day for farmers and landholders with Uncle Allan Murray from the Duduroa Dhargal Aboriginal Corporation.

Learn how the project at Ryans Lagoon Nature Conservation Reserve is helping to restore Country while supporting ongoing cultural practices.

This field day will explore traditional approaches to land management and how they can be integrated into property management.

Topics include:

• Weed management
• Cultural burning and fire management
• Wetland management and environmental watering
• Planting and revegetation
• Cultural heritage assessment
• Understanding local vegetation, wildlife and climate

Aussie Bird Count

The Aussie Bird Count is back - register now!

19 to 25 October

Register at https://aussiebirdcount.org.au

Australians everywhere are invited to spend just 20 minutes counting the birds around them, whether that’s in your backyard, on your balcony, at school or in your local park. No experience needed, just a love for birds and a desire to connect with nature.

Last year, 64,000 people counted more than 5 million birds across Australia. This year, we want to make the Count even bigger, and we’d love you to join us!

All you need is 20 minutes, a little curiosity and the free Aussie Bird Count app, which guides you through the whole process.

Your sightings help contribute to important citizen science, while giving you a chance to slow down, connect with nature and discover the birds living right around you.

Look Listen Learn Expo

Wednesday 21 October

10am to 2pm

Ryan's Lagoon Nature Conservation Reserve, Bonegilla

Register before 14 October for a free feed at https://events.humanitix.com/look-listen-learn-expo

Duduroa Dhargal Aboriginal Corporation is rolling out the welcome mat for you to dive into our cultural connection to Country.

Join us for a day of festivities including:

• Deadly cultural dancing
• Spectacular weaving and stone tool-making demos
• A yarn and a guided walk around the site
• An eco-friendly info tent 
• The Turtle Trailer with living turtles
• A showcase of the revitalisation work
• Waterbug ID, badge-making, pizza-making and much more

Look at the sights around this special landscape and wetland.

Listen to the sounds in the environment, listen to your Elders, and listen to our expert guest speakers.

Learn what's in your natural environment.

This event is funded through the Victorian Government's Water is Life Learning by Doing Grant Program and supported by North East CMA, North East Water, La Trobe University, On Country Pathways, Forest Fire Management Victoria, TVN On-Country, Wodonga Council, Murray Darling Basin Authority and Wodonga TAFE.