In the weeks following a fire, the landscape can appear quiet and lifeless. Two months on, our trail cameras and field observations are showing hopeful signs.

Eucalypts are such a familiar part of our landscape that we sometimes overlook just how vital they are to the health of our environment.

Autumn is here, and that means now is the perfect time to take action against persistent woody weeds on your property.

On Monday, we were delighted to host a special volunteer session with Mansfield Autism Statewide Services (MASS).

On Sunday, we were thrilled to welcome 13 eager participants to the Up2Us office for this year’s Clean Up Australia Day.

Saturday night delivered two exciting finds in Boorolite — including a species never before recorded on this property.

Nest boxes built by students from Mansfield Secondary College and donated to Upper Goulburn Landcare Network will provide essential artificial habitat in fire-affected areas where an estimated 90% of hollow-bearing trees have been lost.

Local landholders joined us for an inspiring workshop exploring how enhancing farm dams can boost biodiversity and turn methane emitters into carbon sinks. Participants heard the latest science and saw real-world examples in action on a local property.

Four weeks after a fire, the bush can feel still.

Blackened trunks, grey ash, and an open sky where canopy once filtered the light. To us, it can look like recovery hasn’t started yet.

Last Wednesday morning, the Mansfield Botanic Garden was buzzing with activity as community members came together for our Nest Box Paint and Repair Workshop.

Up2Us Landcare Alliance has created a dedicated webpage that brings together links to support services, recovery assistance, and ways people can help

Thank you to our wonderful volunteers, landholders, partners and supporters for being part of another big year of caring for our environment.

Join us on Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 9:30am at the Mansfield Botanic Gardens for a fun, family-friendly working bee!

Mansfield Shire Council is offering landholder support to control Paterson’s Curse on private property. Rebates of 50% up to $350 for the control of Paterson’s Curse by using broadleaf specific herbicides or engaging a local weed contractor are available now.

Our last Delatite Landcare Group - Up2Us Bird watching/listening/identifying event for 2025 was held near Blue Range Creek picnic area and provided a great observing experience for our group.

Up2Us Landcare Alliance is excited to partner with the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority to bring you an incredible opportunity to enhance your property's natural capital while building long-term farm resilience.

A recent mothing session along the Howqua River offered a fascinating glimpse into the diversity of nocturnal insects that inhabit the region.

Local resident Steve Mahoney recently stumbled across a delightful and lesser-known local — the weasel shadeskink (also known as the weasel skink, Saproscincus mustelinus).

Our final volunteer session for the year took place today along the beautiful Fords Creek at the Mansfield Botanic Garden.

Up2Us Landcare Alliance is excited to announce that we have been awarded $50,000 through the Victorian Government’s Partnerships Against Pests (PAP) program for our project: ‘Rooted in Resilience – Collaborative Solutions for Blackberry and Gorse’.

On Sunday morning, members of the Delatite Landcare Group gathered at Boorolite for a bird walk led by Ecologist Bertram Lobert. The conditions were ideal — calm, clear, and full of spring activity.

Up2Us Landcare Alliance is proud to sponsor the Mini Beasts Photography Section at the 2025 Mansfield Show, celebrating the fascinating world of insects and the people who take the time to observe them up close!

During the recent Annual Ridgeline walk, our group was delighted to spot Cunningham’s Skinks (Egernia cunninghami) basking on an isolated rocky outcrop.

This morning, while heading to a site visit in Barjarg, we were thrilled to discover a section of roadside teeming with native wildflowers and shrubs.

On Saturday, local landholders gathered in the paddock with agricultural consultant Lisa Warn to explore strategies for feeding livestock in dry conditions.

Last Friday, twelve local landholders joined Up2Us Landcare Alliance at Gonzaga Reserve, Barwite, for an informative session on willow management and river health.

Last Saturday’s Wildflower Walk at Sandy Creek was a wonderful celebration of spring in full bloom. Twelve participants joined local botanist Sue Ablitt for a guided wander through the bush, where the diversity of wildflowers did not disappoint.

The Mansfield War on Weeds V program has continued to support local landholders in tackling invasive woody weeds across the shire.

European wasps are becoming an increasing concern across the Mansfield region. These aggressive invaders not only disrupt outdoor activities and picnics, but also pose a serious threat to our local environment, native wildlife, and community wellbeing.

Mansfield’s Mullum Wetlands proved to be the perfect setting for an eager group of 14 bird watchers on Saturday, 11th October. Guided by local ecologist Bertram Lobert, participants enjoyed the first walk in a new series of bird-focused events sponsored by the Delatite Landcare Group.