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Spring is here, and so is citizen science initiative Moth Tracker!

Right now, a brand-new generation of Bogong Moths are beginning the long journey towards Australia’s alpine regions; one of the most epic animal migrations on our planet. Meanwhile, Mountain Pygmy-possums will also be waking up from their hibernation hungry for the moths; a key springtime food source.

This spring, Zoos Victoria’s Moth Tracker citizen science initiative is encouraging Australians to log their Bogong Moth sightings on the Moth Tracker website to help both these Endangered moths and the Critically Endangered Mountain Pygmy-possum. Through Moth Tracker, we gather important data on the dates, locations and numbers of Bogong Moths travelling during the annual migration periods.

New Friends of the King River group plant 600 natives

A huge thank you to volunteers from the newly formed #FriendsoftheKingRiver, who joined the North East CMA and a local landholder last week to plant 600 native trees and shrubs along the King River.

The planting is helping restore a section of riverbank previously dominated by willows and other woody weeds. Many of the species selected are densely rooted shrubs that help stabilise riverbanks during floods while also providing valuable habitat and food sources for native birds.

This restoration effort forms part of the King River Project, which aims to strengthen community stewardship and increase participation in activities that support the health of the river.

The project is supported by the #VictorianGovernment through the Our Catchment Our Communities Program.

Volunteers plant out natives at Jubilee Bridge

Thank you to volunteers from Australian Trout Foundation Inc, #OmeoAnglingClub, Friends of the Mitta , #OmeoWalkingGroup, #BairnsdaleFlyFishers who joined the North East CMA last week to plant 2,300 native trees and shrubs along Livingstone Creek at Jubilee Bridge, Omeo following willow removal works.

This important rehabilitation project aims to improve waterway health, stabilise stream banks and create habitat for native wildlife including the Macquarie Perch and Platypus.

Thanks also to #WorseldineForestProduce for supplying plants and watering and #FlannaganContracting for helping on the planting day.

This project is funded by the Victorian Fisheries Authority and the North East CMA.

Tall Fleabane: What Can We Do About It?

Community session explores practical control and the potential of biological control

North East CMA, in partnership with the Kergunyah Landcare group, is inviting landholders and community members to a Tall Fleabane Information Session at Kergunyah Hall on Saturday 12 September, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.

Tall Fleabane (Conyza sumatrensis) is now widespread across the region and presents a growing challenge for landholders and the environment. The session will provide an opportunity to better understand the weed, how it spreads and the options available for managing it.

Soil Health Matters with Grant Sims from Downunder Ag

Sustainable and productive agricultural methods are essential for future farming generations to address the environmental and climate challenges our farming communities face. Improving pasture performance, water retention and long-term soil health can be both cost effective and environmentally positive.

Community members with an interest in sustainable agricultural practices are invited to attend a practical workshop, Soil Health Matters: Multispecies Pastures & Foliar Fertilisers at the Everton Hall and a Markwood farm on Wednesday 16 September 2026, 9am - 4pm.