Grade 5s Learn About Nest Boxes
A couple of weeks ago, Up2Us Landcare Alliance teamed up with Mansfield Primary School for a day of hands-on environmental learning with all of the Grade 5 students.
Tree Planting Success at Maindample
On Sunday, Friends of the Great Victorian Rail Trail hosted a fantastic tree planting event at Maindample along the rail trail.
A great end to Nocturnal Neighbours Spotlighting Sessions.
Last Friday, under clear skies and a brilliant full moon, the Up2Us Landcare Alliance held its final Nocturnal Neighbours spotlighting session at John and Lyn Gras' property in Boorolite.
Little Hands Making a Big Difference at Mullum Wetlands
Up2Us Landcare Alliance recently joined Mansfield Kindergarten’s 4-year-old Earth Kinder group for their seasonal planting session at the Mullum Wetlands.
National Tree Day 2025 - Planting Positivity Despite the Weather
National Tree Day continues to be a wonderful reminder of what we can achieve together—even when the weather doesn’t cooperate.
A sunny morning for Fords Creek session
On Monday 29 July, Up2Us Landcare Alliance and the Fords Creek Landcare Group held their second Revamp Fords Creek volunteer session, continuing efforts to restore native vegetation along the creek corridor in the Mansfield Botanic Gardens.
White-winged Choughs: Mud Nesters and Masters of Teamwork
During a recent Nocturnal Neighbours spotlight walk, our group spotted something special—an impressively built mud nest perched high in a eucalypt.
Nocturnal Neighbours: A Night in the Strathbogie Forest
On Saturday 5 July, a group of nature lovers gathered at Barjarg in the Strathbogie Forest for our latest Nocturnal Neighbours spotlighting event—and what a beautiful evening it turned out to be.
Soil Biology & Climate Resilience Field Days
Delatite Landcare Group and Up2Us Landcare Alliance are excited to share the successes of the Soil Biology and Climate Resiliene field days held earlier this month, having highlighted and celebrated the importance of soil and its relevance in contributing to a healthy community.
Fords Creek Volunteer Sessions Underway
Yesterday, Up2Us and the Fords Creek Landcare Group launched the first of their monthly volunteer mornings focused on caring for Fords Creek in the Mansfield Botanic Gardens.
Tackling Willows with Upper Broken Landcare
Local landholders are invited to join the Upper Broken Landcare Group for an informative and practical Willow Control Workshop to be held at Gonzaga Reserve. The event will run from 10:00am to 1:00pm and aims to equip landholders with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively manage willows along their waterways.
Help Shape Our New Women in Ag Network
Are you a woman who works in, studies, or is passionate about agriculture or land management? Then we want to hear from you!
Maggie Joins Up2Us for Work Experience
Last week we were thrilled to welcome Maggie, a work experience student and aspiring environmental leader, to Up2Us Landcare Alliance.
Subsidised Chemical Training Comes to Mansfield Shire
Landholders in the Mansfield Shire now have the opportunity to complete essential chemical training without the hassle of travelling long distances or paying full price. Thanks to generous subsidies, two practical courses are being offered locally for just $50 per person – a huge saving from the usual $380 fee.
Protecting the Next Generation of Paddock Trees
Up2Us Landcare Alliance is excited to share that all 100 stock-proof tree guards and indigenous eucalypt seedlings offered through our recent initiative have now been distributed to landholders across the Mansfield Shire.
Nocturnal Neighbours - A Cool Night Out at Tolmie
On Saturday evening, community members gathered at the Tolmie Recreation Reserve for our second Nocturnal Neighbours spotlighting event.
Up2Us at Mansfield's Health, Community and Volunteer Expo
Last Wednesday, Up2Us Landcare was proud to have a stall at the Mansfield Health, Community and Volunteer Expo – and what a great day it was!
Mushroom Encounters 2025: A Week of Fungal Wonder
Our two-day immersive workshop in Merrijig was a true celebration of the senses. Set against the backdrop of autumn bushland and crackling fires, participants explored the incredible diversity of local fungi through a curated display of specimens.
Subsidised Chemical User Training Available
Up2Us is pleased to announce funding has been secured through the Partnerships Against Pests program to provide subsidised Agricultural Chemical Users Permit (ACUP) training for local landholders. This valuable opportunity supports our community's efforts to effectively manage pest animals and weeds on private property.
Rabbit Control - Bonnie Doon - May 11th 2025
Samantha Armstrong, Engagement Officer for Vertebrate Pests at Agriculture Victoria, shared expert insights into integrated rabbit control, emphasising strategies like coordinated baiting, warren destruction, and timing interventions with rabbit breeding cycles.