Supporting Greener Farms – The Victorian Trees on Farms Project
Agriculture Victoria has launched the Victorian Trees on Farms Project, a new program that supports farmers to integrate trees more effectively into their farm systems.
Delatite Landcare Group 2025-2026 bird surveys
Saturday March 28 saw our fourth bird-survey walk in our present project, guided by local ecologist Bert Lobert.
Celebrating Local Knowledge: Delatite Landcare Group’s Local Plants Book Launch
Nearly 60 community members gathered at Delatite Winery to celebrate the launch of Delatite Landcare Group’s third edition Local Plants book—a collaborative, community-driven resource supporting the use of indigenous plants across the Mansfield region.
Keeping Watch: Indian Myna Birds in the Howqua Valley
Feral animal management continues to be an important focus for our community, and recently we’ve had a concerning sighting close to home.
Women in Ag Workshop: Getting to Know Your Soil
Participants got hands-on at Merrijig Park, learning how to assess, understand, and improve soil health with Dr Cassandra Schefe as part of our Women in Ag workshop series.
Connecting with Community at the Mansfield Health, Community and Volunteer Expo
Today, we’re excited to be attending the Mansfield Health, Community and Volunteer Expo — a fantastic opportunity to connect with our local community and celebrate the many groups and individuals who make this region such a vibrant place to live.
Life After Fire: Nature Finds Its Way Back
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.
🌿 Celebrating National Eucalypt Day
Eucalypts are such a familiar part of our landscape that we sometimes overlook just how vital they are to the health of our environment.
Still time to apply for Woody Weed Rebates!
Autumn is here, and that means now is the perfect time to take action against persistent woody weeds on your property.
Growing Together: MASS & Up2Us Volunteer Morning
On Monday, we were delighted to host a special volunteer session with Mansfield Autism Statewide Services (MASS).
Clean Up Australia Day 2026 – A Community Effort in Mansfield
On Sunday, we were thrilled to welcome 13 eager participants to the Up2Us office for this year’s Clean Up Australia Day.
Rare Nightlife in Boorolite
Saturday night delivered two exciting finds in Boorolite — including a species never before recorded on this property.
Nest Boxes for Fire-Affected Wildlife: A Community Collaboration
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.
Farm Dam Enhancement Workshop: From water storage to climate solution
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.
Green Shoots & Night Visitors: Recovery in the first month after fire
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.
Share Your Experience with Regenerative Agriculture
Are you a Victorian landholder who’s attended a regenerative agriculture workshop, field day, or webinar in the past five years? Deakin University would love to hear from you!
Community Comes Together for Nest Box Paint & Repair Workshop
Last Wednesday morning, the Mansfield Botanic Garden was buzzing with activity as community members came together for our Nest Box Paint and Repair Workshop.
Support for Fire Affected Communities
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.
Nest Box Painting & Repair Day – Mansfield
Join us on Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 9:30am at the Mansfield Botanic Gardens for a fun, family-friendly working bee!