Twelve participants, young and old, gathered at Mt. Terrible Wines to learn about native pollinators with Karen Retra. Karen, known for her deep passion for nature and native bees, delivered an engaging presentation on the importance of pollinators in our gardens.
In late 2023, a striking sighting was made near Barjarg that caught the attention of a local nature enthusiast—a Lace Monitor displaying the rare and beautiful Bell’s form.
Get in quick! The MASS nursey is upgrading its nursery and must get rid of it’s current stock. All indigenous species from ground flora to shrubs and small trees, everything must go. Just in time for the imminent planting season.
Last Monday, Kim and Rhiannon from Up2Us had the pleasure of attending the Gadhaba Local Aboriginal Network's Meet and Greet Gathering at the Railway Station Precinct in Mansfield. The event, which featured a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony followed by a barbeque dinner, provided a wonderful opportunity to connect with both familiar faces and new community members in a culturally rich setting.
Up2Us Landcare Alliance, alongside local residents, is advocating for stronger planning regulations to protect native trees and vegetation in the Mansfield Shire. Rapid growth in the area has led to increased tree removal, prompting concerns about the loss of remnant vegetation.
This beautiful image of an Eastern Bearded Dragon was taken on a private property in Barjarg. The Eastern Bearded Dragon, once common in the Mansfield region, is now listed as vulnerable in Victoria.
Up2Us had the pleasure of welcoming Frogs Victoria President, David De Angelis, who guided us through the practical steps of creating a frog-friendly space in the backyard or paddock.
Last week, Up2Us Landcare Alliance was proud to attend the Parliamentary Friends of Landcare Showcase at Parliament House in Melbourne. It was a fantastic opportunity to join more than 50 Landcare and environmental volunteer groups from across Victoria to celebrate the power of grassroots action and community-led environmental stewardship.
Last Friday, Kim and Jess from Up2Us joined Mansfield Primary School for their Clean Up Australia Day event, where students enthusiastically took part in collecting rubbish and learning about the importance of keeping their environment clean.
Join us on Sunday, March 16th, for a Woody Weed Field Day at Gonzaga Reserve, Old Tolmie Road, Barwite. This free event will cover herbicide use, control techniques, financial support options, and equipment recommendations. Learn from expert guest speaker Cam Paterson and hear from landholders successfully managing Blackberry infestations.
Last week, we wrapped up our Extension Training with Landcare in Mansfield, with 16 enthusiastic participants taking part in an engaging and immersive program.
Last Tuesday evening, 16 eager participants joined Ecologist Bert Lobert for a spotlighting event to look for hollow bearing fauna at Blue Range Camping and Picnic Area.
Hop to it! Taking place on 24-26 March 2025 in Warrnambool, you can join the award-winning team from the Victorian Rabbit Action Network to learn about community-led action and effective and sustainable rabbit management
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry released the National Feral Pig Current Distribution in Australia (2024) on the ABARES website on 13 December 2024.
In December, Jess and Rhiannon joined the Goulburn Broken and North East Catchments’ Christmas event at Winton Wetlands. Highlights included the Growling Grass Frog project and connecting with peers.
Despite a rainy start, our native grass event was a great success! Meredith Mitchell shared the benefits of native grasses for drought-resilient pastures.
The Goulburn Broken region's nurseries specialise in indigenous plants grown from local seeds and cuttings. From backyard gardens to large-scale revegetation, these specialists offer plants perfectly adapted to our conditions. Remember to order 6-12 months ahead for best results.
The National Feral Pig Action Plan is seeking feedback through a stakeholder survey on progress with implementing the 2021-2031 plan. Your input will help refine priorities and shape strategies to manage feral pig impacts. The survey takes around 7 minutes and closes on Friday, 20 December 2024.
On the morning of the 20th of October, a dozen wildflower and nature enthusiasts set out on a walk to Sandy Creek. Individuals of all ages attended the day, all exploring and listening carefully to the delightful Sue Ablitt, a local ecologist and wildflower extraordinaire.
