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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.

Swamps, Rivers & Ranges turns 10

Friday 13 November 2026

6pm to 9pm

More details to come

Swamps, Rivers & Ranges Inc is celebrating its 10th anniversary and its flagship bird program.

A dinner will be held with a guest speaker, a summary of results from Richard Loyn and a celebration of 10 big years.

Healthy rivers for future generations

Friday 23 October 2026 at 5.30pm

Tallandoon Tennis Club Meeting Room

2606 Omeo Highway, Tallandoon VIC 3701

RSVP Simon Feillafe 0438 190 999 or email sfeillafe@outlook.com

Barbecue included

The gathering/presentation, is the inspiration of committee member Jill Coghlan who is currently part of a group looking at the Murray Darling Basin.

The concept of the afternoon is to look at local concerns about health and prosperity of the Mitta River. What is currently happening and what we can potentially do to influence how the river is managed into the future.

Guest speaker is Jonathon Howard, a member of the MDBA Basin Community Committee, Murrumbidgee Environmental Water Advisory Group and on the board of the Murray LLS.

Hosted by Mitta Valley Landcare and supported by Landcare Victoria and the Victorian Government.

Exploring local bushland - Upper Murray

Saturday, 17 October 2026

Exploring Flora of the Area

Meet at 3pm at Bethanga Hall, then head to Jarvis Creek ending at the picnic grounds for a barbecue.

Exploring Fauna of the Area

Meet at 6pm at Jarvis Creek Regional Park Picnic Ground on Plateau Road

Bring a torch, chair for dinner and appropriate footwear for a short walk along Plateau Rd.

RSVP to Simon Feillafe (0438 190 999) for both events and dietary requirements.

An afternoon of exploring native vegetation and discussing how and when to collect seeds for propagation with Windy Smith, seed collector from Our Native Nursery, Wodonga.

Then exploring the wildlife of the area, such as Greater Gliders and Owls. Will start with a barbcue dinner and a chat, followed by a short walk look at various fauna.

Supported by Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal Mitta to Murray Landcare Network.