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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

Saving Mature Trees

Wednesday 26 August

5pm to 7pm

Bainz Gallery, Wangaratta Library

Hosted by Wangaratta Landcare & Sustainability Inc

Book at https://events.humanitix.com/saving-mature-trees

Wangaratta Landcare & Sustainability Inc is celebrating 40 years of Landcare Victoria with a presentation on Saving Mature Trees.

Dr Greg Moore from University of Melbourne and National Trust of Victoria's Significant Trees Committee will present: Trees on your streets and roads are more valuable than you might think.

Limited spots are available and bookings are essential for this free event.

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.

Friends of the King River Paddling Film Festival

2026 Paddling Film Festival

Hosted by Friends of the Upper King and North East Canoe Club in conjunction with North East Catchment Management Authority

Saturday 5 September 5.30pm to 10.30pm

Cheshunt Public Hall, Cheshunt

Woodfired pizzas and local beer and wine

Environmental working bee focusing on revegetation of the Upper King River

10.30am, Saturday 5 September at the Cheshunt Hall

Paddlers will take part in a casual group paddle down the King River at 10.30am on Sunday, 6 September, putting in at Lake William Hovell.

Book at Friends of the King River Paddling Film Festival