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Greta Valley Landcare Group

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25.01.2022 Happy Thursday everyone. I’d move to Tassie just to have these guys in my garden!

25.01.2022 Need advice on managing European Wasps or would like to purchase traps? Two local opportunities coming up

25.01.2022 Locals are being encouraged to apply for new jobs at the Rural City of Wangaratta under the Victorian Government’s Working for Victoria fund. Under Working for ...Victoria, Council will provide jobs for 31 unemployed people whether they have lost their jobs due to the impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19) or have been without work for a longer period of time. All roles are full time 6-month fixed term contracts. Applications close 6 September and you can apply via: www.vic.gov.au/workingforvictoria Jobs are available in the following fields: Horticulture Street Furniture Maintenance Natural Environment Drainage Public Safety Waste Organics Cemetery Assets Environmental Health Tourism Graphic Design Finance Business Recovery Cleaner

24.01.2022 Check this out - BlazeAid paddock tree planting . They are calling for helpers around Kilmore East and Jingellic

23.01.2022 Here’s a photo to brighten your Tuesday

23.01.2022 Wouldn't it be lovely if these little guys made their way south to us like they did a few years ago? Beautiful Scarlet Honeyeaters

23.01.2022 A great webinar for bird lovers

22.01.2022 Love these close up pics for help identifying dung beetle species. I’ve seen this locally in our area last year.

22.01.2022 I will chase up some copies of this recently printed guide for our group - a handy little resource

21.01.2022 New Netflix movie coming out on 22 September. Looks good

20.01.2022 September 2020 newsletter - Grant funding opportunities, fruit fly traps for sale, great webinars and more! - https://mailchi.mp//september-2020-newsletter-grant-fundin

20.01.2022 Check out our November newsletter for information about purchasing European Wasp Control Traps and upcoming webinars on beneficial pollinating insects in your garden https://mailchi.mp//november-newsletter-sightings-of-regen

19.01.2022 Upcoming event for those interest in equine management

19.01.2022 Please read information below about virus spread between birds and how to clean out water feeders

18.01.2022 If you are looking to undertake any revegetation or remnant bush protection - the current round of Bush for Birds funding may suit. Click through to find the p...roject area map and view the Eligibility Criteria. Expressions of Interest close Friday 18 September. https://www.necma.vic.gov.au//Bush-for-Birds-Expressions-o

18.01.2022 Illegally removing firewood can lead to the loss of iconic species, like the Barking Owl, who rely on hollow logs and dead trees to survive. More than 60 peo...ple have been caught illegally removing firewood in Victoria’s forests, parks and reserves since the Conservation Regulator and Parks Victoria launched Operation Hollows in May. Operation Hollows aims to protect the environment and firewood supplies for community members through what will be a difficult and challenging year. Anyone caught illegally removing firewood can face a fine of up to $8,261, and vehicles and equipment may also be seized. To report the suspected illegal collection or selling of firewood, contact DELWP on 136 186. Further firewood collection rules are available at www.ffm.vic.gov.au

17.01.2022 This looks like it will be a great event. We are going to host something similar with our own local apiarist David Briggs soon. Doug Purdie has great knowledge around garden plants for pollinators too!

16.01.2022 Here's something to brighten up your second day of Spring! A joint initiative with Park Lane Nursery, who does a great job in supporting our winter planting program.

16.01.2022 Another reminder about the importance of water for wildlife and link to resources for bird baths in backyards

15.01.2022 The state Greens MPs are asking for members of the public to comment on the proposed Bill to open all Crown Water Frontage up for camping on Victorian Rivers. This has direct implications for many of our members who have worked so hard to manage and care for their riparian frontages. Please fill in the survey.

15.01.2022 We are excited to have been nominated as one of three finalists in the Environmental Volunteering category of the Premier's Sustainability Awards! You can watch the awards ceremony Wednesday 16th December at 4pm by using this link https://www.sustainabilityawards.vic.gov.au/ or watching on YouTube live at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5LqSYM7U1Q

13.01.2022 What wonderful movie footage!

13.01.2022 Read all our latest news!: https://conta.cc/3mAGD00

12.01.2022 Parents have a role to teach their kids the basics and it seems that song is not genetic but rather taught from their parents ....

11.01.2022 Interesting article. I wonder if the same findings would be raised if we did something similar here in NE Vic?

08.01.2022 Sharing this got those who may be interested

05.01.2022 Details for Euro Wasp control traps in Myrtleford area

04.01.2022 Happy Fathers Fay to this Emu

03.01.2022 Another looming crisis with litter

03.01.2022 Another good training opportunity

02.01.2022 Interested in learning how to identify native grasses? Great event this coming Saturday at Everton - details below

02.01.2022 The new North East Victoria nest box guide is now available. You can pick up a copy in Moyhu this Wednesday 1-1.30pm or Glenrowan 2-2.30pm. Details below.

02.01.2022 This months featured dung beetle

02.01.2022 This looks like one to put on the calendar for sure

01.01.2022 Some more pics from our local sighting at Greta West. Spectacular shots!