Draft National Threat Abatement Plan
The draft national Threat Abatement Plan for predation by the European red fox is now out for public comment.
Rail Trail plantings with FGVT and MSC
Students and teachers from MSC spent a good part of their day with the Friends of the Rail Trail group, planting indigenous plants near the Olivers Road section of the Rail Trail in Mansfield recently.
Join the Aussie Bird Count 19th-25th October
Spend just 20 minutes observing the birds around you and contributing to one of Australia’s biggest citizen science projects.
Dingo Predation Management Zone Plans Released for 2026–27
The 2026–27 Dingo Predation Management Zone plans are now available, outlining local approaches to reducing livestock losses while supporting dingo conservation.
Working Together to Care for Ford’s Creek
Community members recently came together at Ford’s Creek for hands-on weed control, learning practical techniques to help protect and restore the health of the local waterway.
Cast your vote in the 2026 ABC Australian Insect of the Year!
Vote now for your favourite in the 2026 ABC Australian Insect of the Year!
New Walking Track at Howqua Inlet
A new walking track has been built at Howqua Inlet by local residents.
Reading the Signs: What Weeds Can Tell Us About Our Farms
Join international author and agricultural consultant Gwyn Jones for a practical farm walk exploring what weeds can reveal about soil condition, disturbance and land management — and how understanding the cause can lead to more effective and sustainable weed management.
Time to take action on European Wasps
As the weather warms up, European wasps become increasingly active across North East Victoria.
Tracking the Bogong Moth’s Big Journey
Every spring, millions of Bogong moths make an incredible journey to the Australian Alps. For North East Victoria, these tiny travellers are an important part of our natural and cultural landscape, providing food for alpine wildlife and connecting generations of people to the High Country.
Community comes together to build and paint nest boxes
Almost 70 community members came together to build and paint nest boxes, helping provide much-needed habitat for wildlife across the Longwood fire ground.
Connecting, learning and sharing at the 2026 Victorian Landcare Forum
Up2Us joined Landcarers from across Victoria for three days of learning, networking and inspiration at the 2026 Victorian Landcare Forum in Pakenham.
Working with nature: reflecting on our permaculture workshop
A wonderful workshop exploring the 12 principles of permaculture and the many connections between working with nature, resilient landscapes and Landcare.
Caught on Camera, A Lyrebird in Full Display
Huge thanks to the Howqua Valley Landcare member who spotted this, checked their cameras, and thought to share it.
Expressions of Interest Now Open for 2027 Landcare Extension Training
Expressions of Interest are now open for the first three 2027 Landcare Extension training opportunities through the Scaling Success Program. Explore the upcoming programs in Echuca, Benalla and Euroa, with more dates to be announced soon.
Planting and Sunshine on Ford’s Creek
This session was all about infill planting — filling the gaps among the seedlings put in during last year's National Tree Day.
Nest Box Corporate Working Bee
Up2Us recently teamed up with AusNet and Zinfra for a corporate working bee, where teams from both organisations joined the Up2Us crew to build and paint 160 habitat boxes.
Vic Deer Control Community Network Newsletter Out Now
Get the latest on Deer control in Victoria.
Fire, Flowers and the Wait to See What Comes Back
There's a bit of a catch at the heart of a recent ABC Science article by Peter de Kruijff: fire is both the thing that saves some of our wildflowers and the thing that can wipe them out. It all comes down to timing, and climate change is messing with the clock.
Introducing Our New Donation Page
Our new donation page enables the community to directly support local tree planting, nest box installation, and nature education programs.