Last Saturday evening 26 hardy community members gathered on a property in Boorolite to spend the evening spotlighting along the bushland-farmland interface.

Drought resilience and recovery resources are now available on our website to help landholders prepare for, respond to and make informed decisions for their farming enterprises.

On Monday, we wrapped up our Women in Ag series with a hands-on field day in Mansfield, learning how to assess pastures and feed livestock through dry times with expert Lisa Warn.

This National Volunteer Week, we’re celebrating the incredible volunteers whose time, passion and commitment help care for the Mansfield Shire’s landscapes, wildlife and community.

We’re excited to announce funding for our Future Landscapes: Citizen Science and Indigenous Plants for Drought Resilience project, which will connect the Mansfield community through citizen science, biodiversity monitoring, and Indigenous plant propagation to support a more drought-resilient landscape

Two beautiful autumn days, fascinating fungi discoveries, and a wonderful community turnout made for a memorable weekend at Carters Mill. Participants explored the hidden world of fungi with expert Alison Pouliot, learning about the vital role fungi play in supporting healthy ecosystems.

Join us for an evening get-together and walk as part of our continuing survey of Southern Greater Gliders (SGG) in our own district.

Students at Merrijig Primary School explored the importance of nest boxes in supporting local wildlife, then built their own for pardalotes. The session combined hands-on learning with an introduction to the ecological role these small native birds play in eucalyptus ecosystems.

Our first volunteer session of the year at Fords Creek was held at the Botanic Gardens this morning on a beautiful autumn day. Volunteers spent time weeding and caring for established plantings, helping to reduce competition and support their ongoing growth. It was wonderful to see so many plants thriving after summer, and a great way to begin another year of on-ground work along the creek.

From ancient paddock trees to thriving farm dams, our latest Women in Ag event highlighted how biodiversity boosts farm productivity and resilience, with insights from ANU Sustainable Farms.

A Landcare member has shared this incredible footage of a male Superb Lyrebird in full display, performing his remarkable mating call.

Delatite Landcare Group member, John Gras, has shared recent sightings and photos of native orchids in the Boorolite hills. Following early autumn rains, Parson’s Bands (Eriochilus cucculatus) and blushing tiny greenhoods (Pterostylis rubescens) have been found in flower, highlighting the seasonal diversity of our local native flora.

Up2Us is sharing upcoming training opportunities delivered by The Centre for Continuing Education, supporting safe and compliant chemical use in agriculture. With courses in Seymour covering ACUP certification and pest control endorsements, it’s a great chance to build practical skills and meet regulatory requirements

A new ABC News article explores an ambitious effort to track Bogong moth migration, shedding light on a species deeply connected to our alpine environments. With populations in decline, the project highlights why understanding their journey matters for the health of ecosystems close to home in north-east Victoria.

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.

Saturday March 28 saw our fourth bird-survey walk in our present project, guided by local ecologist Bert Lobert. 

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.

Feral animal management continues to be an important focus for our community, and recently we’ve had a concerning sighting close to home.

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.

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.