Up2Us project officer Jess discovered a remarkable little organism in a paddock that had been burnt by the Longwood fires — and it turns out slime moulds are one of nature's most extraordinary, and overlooked, signs of recovery.

Up2Us Landcare Alliance and Ferguson’s Travel invite you to join us for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on Monday 29 June at 10:30am at the Up2Us office, 24 Highett Street, Mansfield.

A river with real purpose — fast-moving, brown with sediment, and spilling wide across its banks. Fallen trees, gradually working their way downstream over time, have settled into the current and now stretch across the water in tangled formations.

After recent rains, the forest floor along the Howqua River has come alive.

Five Howqua Valley Landcare members recently came together to learn the art of water testing — and are now committed to monitoring the health of the Howqua River month by month.

On 28 May, Up2Us Landcare Alliance presented to the Victorian Invasive Species Advisory Board (VIPA) as part of the Partnerships Against Pests (PAP) program — sharing three years of hard-won experience tackling feral pigs, rabbits, willows, Paterson's Curse, and more across Mansfield Shire.

From February to May 2026, Up2Us Project Officer, Rhiannon Quigley, completed a three-month internship with Cassinia Environmental, based out of the Social Foundry in Kyneton.

The latest edition of Landcare in Focus from Landcare Australia has just been released, and it's well worth a read. Spanning climate-smart farming, AI-powered weed detection, threatened species, and shorebird conservation, this issue showcases the remarkable breadth of work happening across Australia's landcare movement.

Up2Us are once again offering subsidised stock proof tree guards and indigenous eucalypt seedlings to Mansfield Shire landholders. Protect the next generation of paddock trees while supporting local biodiversity, wildlife habitat, and healthier farming landscapes. Limited numbers available.

Calling all nature photographers! Entries are now open for the 2027 Capture the Catchment community calendar by the Goulburn Broken CMA. Share your favourite local flora, fauna and landscape images and help showcase the beauty of our region. Find out how to enter and submit your photos today.

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.

Long before "Landcare" was even a word, the seeds of the Howqua Valley Landcare Group were being planted in Melbourne lounge rooms.

On a golden autumn afternoon, the Howqua Valley Landcare Group gathered for the group’s April meeting. It was a full agenda — and a wonderful evening.

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.