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SUMMARY:Herbaceous Weeds Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Herbaceous weeds are more than just a nuisance\, they pose serious threats to our landscapes. These invasive plants can take over pastures\, outcompete native species\, shelter pest animals\, and reduce the productivity of both farmland and natural areas. \nJoin Wodonga Urban Landcare Network and Wodonga Council for a practical workshop designed to help landholders in peri-urban areas tackle herbaceous weeds effectively. Learn how to identify priority species and apply proven control techniques as part of a broader\, collaborative approach to weed management across the region. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nHow herbaceous weeds impact biodiversity\, agriculture\, and waterways\nHow to identify common and priority weeds in our region\, including:\n– Paterson’s Curse\n– St Barnaby’s Thistle\n– Wild Watsonia\n– Chilean Needle Grass\n– African Lovegrass\n– St John’s Wort\nBest practice control methods: manual\, mechanical\, chemical\, and biological\nThe importance of safe and effective herbicide use\nIdeas for the most effective control strategies on your property\nLocal case studies and success stories\nHands-on guidance in identifying herbaceous weeds in the field\n\n  \nTickets are free but limited places – please register here. \nPlease contact rhiannon@wodongalandcare.org.au if you have any questions. \nThis event is the fifth workshop in our Partnership Against Pests workshop series ‘Growing capacity against invasives on small blocks’. Stay tuned for our Blackberry workshop. \nThe ‘Growing capacity against invasives on small blocks’ project is supported by the Victorian Government through the Partnerships Against Pests program.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/herbaceous-weeds-workshop/
LOCATION:Leneva Hall\, 3081 Beechworth-Wodonga Rd\,\, Leneva\, Victoria
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wodonga Urban Landcare Network":MAILTO:info@wodongalandcare.org.au
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SUMMARY:Tackling Woody Weeds – Workshop and Plant Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Weeds have wide-ranging impacts on our environment\, agriculture\, and communities. They degrade native bushland\, threaten biodiversity\, harbour pest animals\, and reduce agricultural productivity. Join us for this workshop to learn how to identify and control woody weeds on your property or patch and opportunities for coordinated\, landscape-scale action. \nThis workshop will be held at Leneva Hall where we will be joined by Jo Vincent from Wodonga Urban Landcare Network and our Leneva Castle Creek Landcare Group coordinators. \nThere are two sessions to the events outlined below. \n\nPlant giveaway for LCC members: 10am-11am\nWoody weeds workshop: 11am-2pm\n\n  \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nHow weeds impact biodiversity\, agriculture\, and waterways\nHow to identify common and priority weeds in our region\nBest practice control methods: manual\, mechanical\, chemical & biological\nSafe and effective herbicide use\nLocal case studies and success stories\n\nWe will then hold a field visit to a local rehabilitation site for those interested in joining. \nAdditionally\, to get you started or to continue you on your revegetation journey\, as a part of this workshop we are also giving away free plants to Leneva Castle Creek Landcare Group members! Not a member? No worries! For just $20 you can join the group by following this link. \nApart from free plants and being the first to know about our events\, why become a member? \n\nTraining\, technical advice\, and best-practice guidance\nConnection to a strong local network of landcarers working at a landscape scale\nSupport with planning\, grant writing\, and volunteer recruitment\nAccess to insurance\, shared equipment\, and project resources\n\n  \nPlease register to attend the workshop and/or the plant giveaway. \nPlease contact rhiannon@wodongalandcare.org.au if you have any questions. \n  \nThis event is the fourth workshop in our workshop series ‘Growing capacity against invasives on small blocks’ which is supported by the Victorian Government through the Partnerships Against Pests program. We will be hosting two more events this year on herbaceous weeds and blackberries.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/tackling-woody-weeds-workshop-and-plant-giveaway/
LOCATION:Leneva Hall\, 3081 Beechworth-Wodonga Rd\,\, Leneva\, Victoria
CATEGORIES:Member Group Events,WULN Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wodonga Urban Landcare Network":MAILTO:info@wodongalandcare.org.au
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250323T110000
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SUMMARY:Grounds for change: Planning your environmental restoration project
DESCRIPTION:If you are keen to embark on an environmental restoration project but don’t know where to start then this workshop is for you! \nJoin Sue Brunskill\, experienced bush regenerator and educator\, to help guide you through a process to get you started on your next project. Whether you are looking to restore your own land or feeling the need to take on stewardship of a block of public land\, this workshop will give you a framework and things to consider before you get started. \nGet thinking about ecosystems\, natural values\, setting goals and planning and preparation for your ecological restoration project. \nThis event is free but places are limited. Please register: events.humanitix.com/grounds-for-change
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/grounds-for-change-planning-your-environmental-restoration-project/
LOCATION:Leneva Hall\, 3081 Beechworth-Wodonga Rd\,\, Leneva\, Victoria
CATEGORIES:WULN Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wodonga Urban Landcare Network":MAILTO:info@wodongalandcare.org.au
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SUMMARY:Furry and Flashy – are these Australia’s most charismatic bees?
DESCRIPTION:Leneva Castle Creek Landcare are excited to host local educator Karen Retra for a fascinating presentation on two important native pollinator insects. While honeybees might get all the press\, blue-banded and teddy bear bees are steadily gaining notability. With their distinctive looks and fascinating solitary lifestyles\, these bees showcase the incredible diversity of Australia’s native bees and play vital roles in our local environment. \nKaren’s presentation will be followed by a Leneva Castle Creek Landcare project planning session for 2025. Come along and get involved in determining which projects will be the priority for LCC Landcare moving forward and hear from Facilitator\, Jo Vincent\, from Wodonga Urban Landcare Network about what funding opportunities may be available. \nIf you haven’t already joined the group you can join on the night! \nLight refreshments will be served. \nPlease register to assist with catering. \nFor more information contact Lu 0427 857 564 or info@wodongalandcare.org.au.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/furry-and-flashy-are-these-australias-most-charismatic-bees/
LOCATION:Leneva Hall\, 3081 Beechworth-Wodonga Rd\,\, Leneva\, Victoria
CATEGORIES:Landcare,Member Group Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wodonga Urban Landcare Network":MAILTO:info@wodongalandcare.org.au
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SUMMARY:Koalas of Castle Creek and surrounds
DESCRIPTION:Koalas have been recorded from Castle Creek\, Leneva and the Baranduda Range. However this iconic species is facing a number of threats including urban development\, habitat fragmentation and destruction\, vehicle strike impacts\, disease and predation. \nJoin ecologist Jim Blackney who will present on this fascinating species covering \n\nThreats to Koala populations.\nKoala behaviour & habitat needs.\nHabitat restoration to support Koalas.\nWho to contact for injured Koalas.\nKoalas in our local area & how you can get involved in monitoring.\n\nThe talk will be followed by afternoon tea and a short woodland walk in the bush surrounding the Hall. \nFree\, but registration required. \nBook here: Koalas of Castle Creek
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/koalas-of-castle-creek-and-surrounds-2/
LOCATION:Leneva Hall\, 3081 Beechworth-Wodonga Rd\,\, Leneva\, Victoria
CATEGORIES:Landcare,Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wodonga Urban Landcare Network":MAILTO:info@wodongalandcare.org.au
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