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25.01.2022 Things have been tough for our Groups with the impacts of drought, bushfires and now Covid-19 restrictions, but they still get the job done! Lovely post from Clifton Creek this weekend who are trying to stem the spread of Fireweed. #landcareweek
25.01.2022 We're Hiring!! Applications now open for a Landcare Facilitator. Are you experienced in natural resource management and looking for flexible hours working from your own home? The East Gippsland Landcare Network is looking to add another Landcare Facilitator to its team. ... In this casual role of up to 19 hours per week you'll be supporting local Landcare groups in building their capacity and to develop projects. For a position description and to apply, please contact the Secretary at [email protected] Applications close Friday 11 December 2020
22.01.2022 New Biodiversity Bushfire Recovery Grants have just been released. Specifically targeted to communities who were impacted in the 2019-20 bushfires; individuals, groups and networks in the East Gippsland, North East and Glenelg Hopkins CMA areas can apply (subject to eligibility criteria). A total of $900,000 is available and grant applications close 20th July. ... More information can be found at this website: https://www.environment.vic.gov.au/grants/BBRG East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority DELWP Gippsland #wonderlandcare Landcare Victoria
21.01.2022 Join Southern Ark Operations Manager Andrew Murray as he speaks about the toll that foxes take on native wildlife and the valuable project that is helping to save them.
21.01.2022 Applications are now open for the GERF/VFF Gippsland Fencing Grants. Applications are on a first in, best dressed basis, so take a look at this one quickly and electronic applications are encouraged!
21.01.2022 Working Bees are a central part of life in the Landcare World, where people can make a difference and get outside to help change and protect their small part of the world. 2020 has certainly thrown up many challenges in this area but Paynesville Landcare Coastcare Group have been thinking outside the box to enable their plantings to continue. With 75 mixed lilies to get into the ground, the Group devised a contactless working bee. Using digital technology to engage th...e members and provide guidelines on how and where to plant, contact-free plant deliveries were made to interested individuals and family groups. People could plant at a time that suited them and then just emailed a photo of their work back to the group. Simple, but effective! The photo below shows the results at the half-way stage. Great work: getting outside, getting hands dirty and getting the job done - all while practising safe social distancing. Amazing job everyone. #wonderlandcare Landcare Victoria Paynesville Sunset Cove Walking Track
21.01.2022 The East Gippsland Women in Agriculture Network have organised a 'Let's Catch Up' Lakes Cruise. It's next Friday, 4th December, and will include a tour of the Slipway Lakes Entrance to showcase the amazing projects that women can do together. There's only space for 50 people - bookings are essential! Contact Emma for more info: 0400 467 921
21.01.2022 Second in our series of EGLN Group introductions: we bring you Raymond Island Landcare Group. This dedicated group of volunteers work alongside government bodies to develop, revegetate and maintain parts of Raymond Island. Most of their work is on public land (38 acres of it!) which is controlled by Parks Victoria and Glawac. The group is fortunate to have the support of Gunaikurnai rangers which has been invaluable in providing help with planting and weed control. The group... was established in 1995 and are still going strong. If youve ever visited Raymond Island, you may have seen the great Koala Trail Booklet all thanks to RI Landcare Group!! Although koalas are a big tourism drawcard for the Island, they arent without their problems especially the overgrazing of trees. The group has been steadily working to restore the island to its original condition through the clearing of bracken and planting of trees and understorey with amazing results as you can see from the before and after photos even with the added complications of kangaroos chewing their guards! But theyre keen to let you know that theyre not all work social events play a huge part for the group with food and friendship playing a big part. If you want to know more about this group, just contact us and well put you in touch!
20.01.2022 We were very excited to see our latest platypus project featured on 7news! Were working closely with platypusSPOT to get ready for the first round of fieldwork in the spring. Stay tuned!! WIRES Landcare Australia Far East Victoria Landcare #wonderlancare #citizenscience
20.01.2022 Landcarers from Eagle Point Landcare Coastcare Group decided to hold their Clean Up Australia Day event on 28th March in order to tie in with their regular working bee. 11 amazing volunteers helped out on the day and they collected: *10 bags of rubbish (5 rubbish, 5 recyclables), *a discarded picnic table, *a car tyre *a steel wheel rim. ... Great job everyone!! The good news is that the regulars noticed that the amount of rubbish was significantly less than in all previous years perhaps this is due to the COVID restrictions and less visitors over the last year? Unfortunately, having been out and about showing visitors around our beautiful region over the Easter Weekend, I was saddened by the amount of rubbish that had been left at various sites around Bairnsdale - it would be so lovely if people could just take their own rubbish home! #landcare #volunteer
20.01.2022 It was not an ideal day weather wise, but a visit to a Clifton Creek Landcare Group site proved fruitful for new Landcare Facilitator Matt Stephenson as he was present when they pulled out the last remaining Fireweed plant at the site! Rye grass and Clover have recently been sown to keep the invasive Fireweed at bay. Matt is keen to assist the group to maintain momentum on control of the weed and said, "This is a really community orientated community led project with direct action and careful planning at the forefront. This is Landcare at its best ... 2000+ Fireweed plants 12 months ago and now here we are pulling out the last one. There will be more in coming seasons, but this is a terrific start." Well done Clifton Creek!! Maintaining social distancing, masking up and keeping on top of the the job safely!
20.01.2022 Its days like this that remind you how special the Gippsland Lakes are. Beautiful, calm, reflective waters off Waddy Point at Blond Bay Reserve. It is so important that we protect and preserve such areas now and for future generations. With funding from our amazing partners and investors, EGLN hope to continue doing their bit to do just that. The Ian Potter Foundation Love Our Lakes East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority Lisa Neville MP @West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority Lily DAmbrosio MP @Landcare Victoria
20.01.2022 EGLN are very excited to announce that we have been successful in receiving an exciting new grant through Landcare Australia and the WIRES Wildlife Relief and Recovery Grants. This new project will look at the impact of bushfires on our local platypus populations using eDNA. eDNA is great for citizen scientists to determine which wildlife species are present in their dams and rivers by collecting water samples. Prior to the bushfires, EnviroDNA (from Melbourne) sampled ri...vers in East Gippsland for platypus DNA. This data now gives us a unique opportunity to assess how platypus populations may have been impacted by the recent bushfires. Here are some amazing platypus photos courtesy of platypusSPOT. We look forward to updating you all on the progress of this project. East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority Far East Victoria Landcare #platypus
20.01.2022 Sunflowers!! The Gippsland Agricultural Group Inc are opening the gates to their mass crop of sunflowers from 1-3pm this Sunday 21st March for people to enjoy these beauties. You're even invited to pick a bunch! Members of the group will be on hand if you have any questions.
19.01.2022 And if Echidnas aren't your thing ... well, how about koalas?! One of our member Groups, Raymond Island Landcare Group, have been working with the Koala Clancy Foundation and Echidna Walkabout Nature Tours to develop special trips in 2021 where guests to the island will help the recently formed koala conservation group collect data including tree species preference, behaviour, identification of individuals and evidence of koalas drinking stemflow (water moving down the stem of a tree).
18.01.2022 Landcare Week is a great time to celebrate the people involved and here at EGLN we have new team member to introduce! The circle of life has landed long term Landcare staff member, Matt Stephenson, back in East Gippsland as EGLN welcomes Matt to the team as Facilitator. Matt previously ran the African Lovegrass and Serrated Tussock Programs for the East Gippsland and Maffra and District Landcare Networks between 2000 and 2005, and then went to work for Landcare on the Bass C...oast. Matts family have been in the East Gippsland area since the late 1860s, so it is a special place of heritage for him to return to. He enjoys time on the family farm at Glenaladale or at his property at Metung or adventuring across the landscape. Matt is looking forward to continuing the great work of current and former Landcare staff and he will be in contact with his new Groups very shortly. In the meantime, Im sure youll all join us in giving Matt a very warm welcome! Landcare Victoria #wonderlandcare #LandcareWeek
18.01.2022 UPDATE: thanks for the amazing response everyone. All site allocations for our Spring data collection have been allocated and collections are underway. We will be repeating the process in Autumn - stay tuned for round 1 results ... ++++++++++++++++++++++ Are you able to help please? We are still looking for more volunteers to assist with our eDNA Platypus project. ... This project is investigating the impacts of the 2019/20 bushfires on platypus in East Gippsland and will involve citizens scientists collecting water samples from their local area for eDNA analysis. Due to Covid19 restrictions we will be trialling remote training and sample collection. Full instructions will be provided. Please register your interest with us via this page or at [email protected] and we will be sending out information and instructions shortly. #citizenscience #platypus #eDNA platypusSPOT Far East Victoria Landcare
18.01.2022 This #LandcareWeek what better way to celebrate than with news of a fantastic new project. Working in partnership, EGLN and Far East Victoria Landcare are extremely pleased to announce that our region is the recipient of a $150,000 grant through News Corp Australia and Landcare Australia. This new project will see the two Networks engaging with schools and local Landcare Groups to provide landowners with the opportunity to set aside areas as habitat, shelter, breeding, or f...eeding areas for endangered species such as koalas, gliders, possums and the glossy black cockatoo, which saw 70% of its Victorian habitat burnt. Look out for project updates here! Photos: Birdlife Australia and Greening Australia
18.01.2022 Amazing work from the members and volunteers at Tambo Bluff Landcare Coastcare, continuing to make this little piece of paradise near Lake King, Metung, a beautiful place to wander. This group of volunteers have worked tirelessly for the past 26 years to revegetate the area. Please head over to their page for more info!
17.01.2022 This week is #LandcareWeek and so its a great time to start thinking about sharing your conservation and land management stories online. So - what in the world of Landcare have you been up to lately?
17.01.2022 Today, we're all about birds here at EGLN! This is great news for the Glossy Black Cockatoos throughout our region.
17.01.2022 More great work from the fantastic volunteers in the Tambo Bluff Landcare Coastcare Group. The Wallaby Creek Walking Track is looking amazing!
17.01.2022 A note for all bird owners in the Bairnsdale area regarding avian influenza. Any sick or dead birds in Golden Plains Shire or near Bairnsdale can also be reported to the Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888 to help track avian influenza. Early detection and reporting is critical to stopping its spread.
17.01.2022 We will remember.
17.01.2022 Happening this week.
17.01.2022 How do you connect with nature? Is it an important part of who you are? DELWP and the Arthur Rylah Institute are conducting a survey in collaboration with Monash University to understand how we, as Victorians, can better connect and act for nature together. The results will help guide what we need to do, and how, to increase our capacity to protect biodiversity together as Victorians. It only takes 5 minutes to complete and is open to all Victorians over 18 years. Why not go and grab yourself a cup of tea and take a look!
16.01.2022 Its been a pretty tough year so far for our region, but despite some bushfire losses and Covid-19 restrictions, our lovely local nurseries (Wildseed Nursery Gippsland, and Riviera Garden Centre) have been working hard to deliver this years crop of seedlings. Theyve been allocated and will be ready to go to their new homes shortly. This years EGLN revegetation projects are thanks to funding from Landcare Australia, Landcare Victoria, and East Gippsland Water. #nationallandcareprogram #victorianlandcareprogram, #wonderlandcare, Sussan Ley MP Lily DAmbrosio MP, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority
16.01.2022 A great opportunity to learn all about Dung Beetles!! Registrations are essential!
16.01.2022 Calling all Citizen Scientists!! We need your help with our recently announced platypus project. Using eDNA, we are looking at the impact of the recent bushfires on our local platypus populations and you too can contribute to this project! If you happen to spot any of these beautiful creatures in bushfire impacted areas, please could you submit your sightings (with photos if possible ) to www.platypusSPOT.org or via the platypusSPOT app. ... platypusSPOT East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority Far East Victoria Landcare Landcare Victoria
15.01.2022 This #LandcareWeek EGLN has the great pleasure of welcoming a second new member to our Facilitator Team: Matt Renshaw Matt has been involved in environmental project works for the last 10 years in East Gippsland, whether working as a project firefighter, project planner for EGCMA, or planting native plants with his local Landcare group. With a background in Outdoor Education and recreation, Matt is passionate about the natural environment and environmental restoration proje...cts; and looking forward to working with local Landcare groups to help make environmental projects a success. So we now have two Matts - and were very lucky to have them both! #wonderlandcare Landcare Victoria
14.01.2022 Have you seen this plant? Fireweed is a pretty yet poisonous flowering weed. It invades pastures (often found in bare or disturbed patches of ground), can grow on most soil types and if not controlled it can cause rapid infestation. It seeds prolifically, grows to maturity quickly and can cause liver damage or death if consumed by livestock. Were sure youll agree - its a nasty weed!! Fireweed has daisy like yellow flowers (commonly with 13 petals) and bright green st...aggered, serrated leaves. It can vary greatly in size and shape depending on environmental conditions and can can look very similar to some native species. Small patches have been confirmed in Clifton Creek, particularly along Deptford road, with plants beginning to flower now. These photos were taken just last week. If you live in the area and think you may have this plant growing, please contact us or your local Landcare group and we will come and check it out for you. Agriculture Victoria
13.01.2022 Maintaining social contact has been vital in this challenging year, so when Glenaladale Landcare Group decided to arrange a group gathering, an outing to the 'ghost town' of Mitchelldale for a barbeque and walk around the old historical area provided the ideal venue! After an early encounter with a brown snake, the group wandered around discussing the history of the area and local flora and fauna. Of particular interest was a Pardolote nest in the riverbank and the old orchard first planted in the 1890s. The pictures are of Mitchelldale Post Office c.1885 and the Glenaladale Landcare Group in 2020
13.01.2022 The Friends of Beware Reef were amazed at the diversity of life within the Gippsland Lakes and we completely agree that the Lakes are indeed a special place. That's why, with our partners The Ian Potter Foundation, Trust for Nature, Greening Australia, BirdLife Australia and the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority, we're working hard to do our bit to protect and preserve such areas now and for future generations. Sound On for this one!
13.01.2022 Wed love to see your local bird photos! See the post below for details for submission.
12.01.2022 Fantastic to see more of these beautiful creatures released into Little River Gorge. In Victoria, wild Brush-tailed Rock Wallabies only exist in very small numbers in 2 small isolated locations, and so increasing the genetic diversity while adding to their numbers is vital for their survival. Great work in tough terrain DELWP Gippsland
12.01.2022 Why not take a look at this upcoming free webinar. Platypus ecologist, Josh Griffiths, will talk about the challenges faced by platypus populations in the greater Melbourne region and the importance of Melbourne Water s Urban Platypus Program.
11.01.2022 Craig Bush OAM EGLN has the greatest pleasure in congratulating group member Craig Bush, who was awarded an Order of Australia Medal in the Queens Birthday Honours List. Craig, a Landcarer for 30 years and a former EGLN Committee Vice President, was recognised for his service to conservation and the community of East Gippsland. This local legend is a farmer, conservationist and broadcaster who has striven to promote good environmental management with a focus on leaving th...e land in better shape for the next generation. Valued for his diplomacy skills and his ability to connect, Craig has worked for many years with Toms Creek Landcare Group to preserve the land for the future health of the environment. We are incredibly lucky to have him in our community. Congratulations Craig a very worthy recipient. Landcare Victoria Inc Landcare Australia #wonderlandcare East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority
11.01.2022 Whos up for a weekend project - creating your very own dragons den?! Australias very own dragons, our native lizards, are fascinating to watch and can make great natural pest controllers. Learn all about how to attract these amazing creatures to your garden through this post from Remember The Wild.
11.01.2022 Today is International Youth Day and this years theme is Youth engagement for global action. What better way to get young people engaged in protecting the environment in our part of the globe than with Junior Landcare. As well as all the great ideas they have on their website, this Saturday they have a special kids event with Costa Georgiadis. Why not check it out. Landcare Australia #juniorlandcare #Internationalyouthday2020
11.01.2022 Are you interested in learning more about cover crops? Learn more here!
11.01.2022 A reminder to send in your photos for the 2021 Calendar - lets celebrate our beautiful local birds.
10.01.2022 We have been hearing of some lovely bird sightings across the region, just like those from Eastwood Landcare Group below. What have you seen lately?
10.01.2022 Start your week listening to the amazing mimicry of the Superb Lyrebird. An older recording (I wonder if the Lyrebird has now updated to the iphone shutterclick?!) narrated by David Attenborough ...
09.01.2022 Where are your soils and pastures at in their recovery? Agriculture Victoria invites landholders to an on-farm soils and pasture walk in Buchan TOMORROW (Wednesday 31 March 2021). Discuss topics including soil testing, soil assessment, how to assess current pasture condition and plan for the future and weeds and weed control. Registrations are essential - contact Janice Dowe for more info on 0437 282 315
08.01.2022 If you've ever wondered about the very special creature that is the echidna, well take a break, have a cuppa and read through this article - all about 'unlocking the enigma of the echidna'! I'll always be checking out their feet when visiting museums! A fascinating read from Australian Geographic. Far East Victoria Landcare
06.01.2022 Love this! When were allowed, make sure you take a look at these great new additions to the Wallaby Creek Walking Track. Community-based Landcare at its best. Looks great Tambo Bluff Landcare Coastcare
06.01.2022 East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority Landcare Victoria
06.01.2022 The State Recovery Plan has been released by the Victorian State Government following the 2019-20 Bushfires. You can read more here.
05.01.2022 Why not join in the latest Ag Chat - all the details are below
05.01.2022 Eastwood Landcare Group produce a quarterly newsletter, The Howittia, which is jam-packed full of interesting local articles. The latest edition is now available on their website and includes: *Flora and Fauna of East Gippsland *A history of water storage and supply in the surrounding areas *Some beautiful photos of local wildlife *Working Bee updates... and much, much more! Have a cuppa and settle in for a good read! The Group are always interested to meet new volunteers - they meet twice a month so if you're interested get in touch through their website: https://www.eastwoodlandcare.org.au/ #landcare
04.01.2022 The Great Pelican Count is on once again! On Sunday 11th April 2021, you can help monitor these amazing birds on the Gippsland Lakes - why not turn the whole family into citizen scientists for the day! Registrations are essential and close 31st March.
04.01.2022 We would like to extend congratulations to our very own EGLN Facilitator, Erin, who has recently become a recipient of the 2020 Wettenhall Environmental Trust Leadership Development Grant. These grants look to provide support to people playing a key role in conservation projects (particularly those involved in grassroots landscape restoration), to undertake professional development in their field. Erin certainly plays a key role in East Gippsland! In 2019, Erin was the dri...ving force behind our successful Lungs of the Lake project proposal which has since received funding from three different philanthropic investors to secure improvements to water entering the outstanding Gippsland Lakes complex. Erins bubbly personality and get things done attitude have made her successful in establishing partnerships with a range of community and environmental groups that will enhance our area for future generations as Im sure many of you can confirm. This grant will now enable Erin to enhance her skills by undertaking a Double Diploma in Business and Leadership Management. Congratulations Erin! Wettenhall Environment Trust #wonderlandcare
04.01.2022 How cute is this little fella, captured from a carefully positioned camera next to an established nest box close to the Gippsland lakes! In order to assist our native wildlife, well be establishing more nest boxes for our birds and other critters across East Gippsland over the coming months thanks to the efforts of lots of handy volunteers and their kind donations of boxes for all species to our region. Landcare and Birdlife Australia members across East Gippsland - L...ook out for expression of Interest forms coming your way soon! Far East Victoria Landcare BirdLife Australia NestBoxTales
04.01.2022 Photos courtesy of platypusSPOT
04.01.2022 Here's an exciting opportunity to join in some free webinars all about weed management after bushfire. Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Early Invader Weeds Victoria and a host of great collaborators will be hosting a series of four webinars every Wednesday, starting 25th November. Check out their website for more info! https://tinyurl.com/WeedsAfterFire
02.01.2022 A beautiful photo from Muneer Al Shanti to brighten your day! One of my personal favourites in the bird kingdom; small but mighty! Just Stunning.
01.01.2022 Micro Bat Boxes Thank you to a Victorian State Government Landcare grant and the East Gippsland Landcare Network, TBLC were the beneficiaries of several micro b...at boxes that have been installed in suitable trees along the Wallaby Creek Walking Track. The prospective homes for these amazing little creatures have been made and designed by the Mens Shed in Lakes Entrance. In the first photo the bat box is the little one on the tail-gait. The second photo shows two of the bat boxes now located on Tambo Bluff. See more
01.01.2022 Getting to know the EGLN Groups: FUNCi The Friends of Upper Nicholson Catchment Inc, better known as FUNCi, are passionate about understanding, monitoring and preserving the biodiversity and cultural heritage of their local environment. This group loves to get involved in citizen science projects and anything that will make a positive contribution to the conservation values along the Nicho upstream of the Great Alpine Road. A current project, - Nurturing Natures Nesters - in...volves installing nest boxes to provide habitat for arboreal species, a task that has become even more important since the area was heavily impacted by the bushfires. The Group have been well supported by the Bairnsdale Mens Shed who assisted in the building of boxes, theyve done such an amazing job thanks lads!! There are plenty more boxes to be installed, and members will undertake ongoing monitoring to make sure that the correct critters are taking up residence. We look forward to updating you on whos taken up the new homes later in the year. Meanwhile, here are some photos of the gorgeous nest boxes, some of the FUNCi members (pre-restrictions!) and the nest box guide which is available for download on our website. If youre interested in the work of FUNCi and want to find out more, just get in touch via email at: [email protected]
