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.

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.