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Before the First Spray - on-line and on-site workshops

On-line workshop - Tuesday 10 November - 4pm to 6pm

On-site workshop - Tuesday 17 November - 3pm to 6pm - Clearwater Reserve, Myrtleford

Register at https://events.humanitix.com/before-the-first-spray

Whether you're working with a contractor, managing works yourself, or coordinating with neighbours and other stakeholders, a clear plan is essential for achieving good outcomes. 

Join Kylie Roberston from EcoSkills and North East CMA for this practical two-part workshop series which will help land managers build the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage and improve native bushland.

Safer Stock Handling - Cattle Yard Design

Thursday, 22 October 2026

9am to 11am

Upper Lurg

Register at https://events.humanitix.com/safer-stock-handling

Join Greta Valley Landcare with Paddy Ryan (stockyard designer) and Stacey Hall (vet) to learn about best practice design for cattle yards.

Find out how to improve:

• ease of stock handling
• safety of you and your livestock
• efficiency and upgrades of your existing facilities.

If you have questions about sheep yard design, please come along!. There will be plenty of time for questions and learning from others.

Shelterbelts for livestock & biodiversity

Session 2: Revamping/Repairing Existing Shelterbelts

Thursday, 19 November 2026 - 10am to 3pm (lunch provided)

Hosted by Benambra Dinner Plain Omeo Landcare

RSVP to Caroline Mildenhall, Landcare Facilitator

tambovalleyhighcountrylc@gmail.com

0418 961 600

This is the second in a four-part practical workshop series focusing on planning, restoring, establishing, and managing farm shelterbelts for biodiversity or livestock protection. Participating landholders who wish to establish or repair a shelterbelt as part of this program may also be supplied with tubestock and tree guards for their project.

Focus: Restoring older or underperforming sites, interplanting, and benefits of maintaining fencing.

Speaker: Sally Day, North East CMA

Field activity: Site inspection of struggling plantings to review key learnings and practical solutions.

Project participants: Design their sites. Select plants.

This project is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program. It is delivered with support from the North East CMA.

Shelterbelts for Livestock & Biodiversity

Session 1: Benefits of Shelter & Shade - Planning for Success

Thursday 22 October 2026 - 10am to 3pm (lunch provided)

Hosted by Benambra Dinner Plain Omeo Landcare Group

RSVP by Thursday 15 October to Caroline Mildenhall, Landcare facilitator

tambovalleyhighcountrylc@gmail.com

0418 961 600

The first of a four-part practical workshop series focusing on planning, restoring, establishing, and managing farm shelterbelts for biodiversity or livestock protection.

Participating landholders who wish to establish or repair a shelterbelt as part of this program, may also be supplied with tubestock and tree guards for their project.

Focus: Livestock and biodiversity benefits, protecting paddock trees, species selection, and shelter design.

Speakers: Keren Walker (AgVic) & Sally Day (North East CMA)

Field activity: Ute drive visiting local shelterbelts to compare styles and establishment methods.

This project is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program and delivered with support of North East CMA.

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