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24.01.2022 Sodic soils webinar

23.01.2022 Thanks to our wonderful volunteers making nest boxes for local birds and mammals. If you would like to help build some nest boxes or install nest boxes on your property, please get in touch at [email protected]

23.01.2022 Backyard Birding for Beginners with Sean Dooley.

22.01.2022 Last chance to book folks, looking forward to another great event.

22.01.2022 Native Seed Collection and Propagation Workshop presented by Lyn Eliis Thursday 25th Feb, 9.30am - 12.30pm... Braidwood (location given upon registration) $10.00 per person landcare member payable on the day $15.00 per non-member payable on the day The Upper Shoalhaven Landcare Council invites you to attend a workshop on local native seed collection and propagation presented by Lyn Ellis. The seed collection and propagation 1/2 day workshop will provide an introduction to native seed collecting and propagating in a way that is suitable for beginners but also of benefit to those who already have a familiarity with native plants and/or seed collection. Information will include: Benefits and importance of local seed collection Tools and materials for seed collection Recognising different seed/fruit types and timing of collection Techniques to collect seed from a variety of plants Methods of seed processing, storage and record-keeping Methods of seed propagation and equipment How to make your own propagation mix How to care for your native seedlings This event is organised by Rebecca Klomp, Network Coordinator, Upper Shoalhaven Landcare Council. To register please email Rebecca Klomp at [email protected]

22.01.2022 Join us live next Thursday the 30th of April live on Facebook when we will be talking all things Native Bees with local expert and DPI Bee Biosecurity Officer, ...Mark Page. We will be talking about the different species we are lucky enough to call our own, how to encourage them into your own garden and why you just might want to do that. Tune in Live to have your questions answered, or drop them in the comment section here and we will get Mark to answer them on the day!

20.01.2022 https://www.bushheritage.org.au/species/grass-trees

20.01.2022 Now is a great time of the year for trying to spot the Australian water-rat/rakali in the wild. The start of colder conditions possibly causes this attractive ...aquatic mammal to switch to becoming more active during the day instead of at night. In addition, the influx of independent juveniles from the summer breeding seasons into the population may cause a spike in numbers in the early autumn. If you do see Australias "otter", please remember to report the details of the sighting to the APC at www.platypus.asn.au or email the details to [email protected]. See more

20.01.2022 https://mailchi.mp//field-trip-in-awe-of-local-native-gras

19.01.2022 Upper Shoalhaven is excited to share with you the second video in a 3 part series of workshops on designing, installing and monitoring nest boxes for local wildlife. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63JpkEzpAWk Would you like to have a closer relationship with some of our native wildlife? Are you a budding or even experienced carpenter whod like to try your hand at helping out our local wildlife?... Over 300 of Australias native species are dependent on tree hollows, but with the recent devastating forest fires, many large hollow-bearing trees have been destroyed. Our aim is to give our wildlife a hand by making and installing custom made homes to replace the ones theyve lost. This video was made possible by funding from Landcare Australia Bushfire Recovery Grant 2020. Landcare Australia, Landcare NSW, NestBoxTales

19.01.2022 Nest boxes are allowing wildlife to flourish within the Darebin Parklands! Take a peek into the boxes with Emmaline as she learns more about this exciting inner-city project.

18.01.2022 Some fabulous new nest boxes thank you to @Jane Ambrose, Upper Shoalhaven Landcare, Alice McGlashan NestBoxTales and of course the wonderful craftsmen and women who made them. Available for neighbours and friends living in bush fire affected areas. More on the way

17.01.2022 Quick Fish Survey - 10 questions 10 minutes https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/STNRJTX Macquarie Perch is an iconic Australian fish that is the favourite fish of many a fish enthusiast. It has been listed as Endangered for quite some time, populations are now at critically low levels across Victoria, NSW and ACT and under wide ranging threats. Local Land Services is leading a team of local people, practitioners and researchers to help recover these populations.... Itd be a great help if you were able to undertake a quick online baseline community knowledge survey to give us an idea of community knowledge of the Macquarie Perch, its habitat needs and its threats. Online survey can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/STNRJTX If you prefer a paper version, or have any further interest in the fish and the project - please get in touch with [email protected] or Rebecca Klomp at Upper Shoalhaven Landcare on [email protected]. You can find the survey here or follow the link on the Upper Shoalhaven Landcare facebook page. Thanks good people

17.01.2022 Are you a passionate Landcarer? The Statement of Attainment in Bush Regeneration TAFE course is fully subsidised at the moment! Check it out!... https://www.tafensw.edu.au//Statement-of-Attainment-in-Bus Want to get involved but a course is not for you? Find a Landcare group close to you: https://hunterlandcare.org.au/landcare-groups-hunter-region/

16.01.2022 ‘An introduction to cultural burning’ where you will have the opportunity to yarn with expert Aboriginal Fire Practitioners and take part in important conversations required for us to reinstate cultural fire practices in order to heal, protect and revitalise Country.

16.01.2022 High Density Living

15.01.2022 WeedsCon 2020: The biosecurity weeds conference, biosecurely online. About this Event A selection of 30 short stories on the latest in biosecurity weeds management across the Queanbeyan-Palerang region and beyond. Includes weeds management planning, risk assessment, education, surveillance and control programs. Videos will be available on QPRCs website at 12pm on Thursday 10 September.... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/weedscon-2020-registration-

14.01.2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqC8EpXfPKA

13.01.2022 https://vimeo.com/391991020

12.01.2022 Browning Spec Ops Edge (2020 model) video examples - just because a few people are asking! This is the new 2020 version of the Browning Spec Ops Advantage - a (...true) no glow cam, that was absolutely top of its class - for the mid-priced cams for 2019. The Advantage sold out everywhere before the new 2020 model came out (sob - I checked...). Couple of grizzly reviews on Trailcampro - um, not what Ive seen?! Re sound (poor / me: no diff to Advantage = good), and grainy night imagery (perhaps it was foggy? / me: just fine, better than Advantage). Just two grizzles - only 3 reviews tho, theyve barely had the cams long enough to figure out its min focus distance, field of view, most sensitive detection regions, optimum weather for recording and compliant wildlife subjects. Cam was released just a month ago I think? Every model is slightly different, even if just the next years version. I find it takes me a bit of experimenting to get the best out of each camera, then Im set! Im calling the two grizzles, operator error or poor recording conditions. The main difference I can see, is snappier and smaller critter detection for the Edge compared to the Advantage. Yay! Sugar gliders, small birds, this matters. But triggers a little more for small movements like grass and leaves - its a compromise as always. The other difference that I can see without squinting, is better night imagery. Just a bit, the Advantage wasnt too shabby in this regards. Daytime imagery - Ill have to squint for this difference. The Advantage was top of its (mid-priced) class anyhow. Still waiting for my good lighting, colourful bird comparison videos. Theyre busy elsewhere eating native grass seeds, like whod want to check out nest boxes now?! Sorry still working on daytime close ups. Its been windy, and terrible lighting, and the birds have dispersed with the moisture in the landscape and plentiful food. Not much interest in the nest boxes atm either with winter setting in. Ill not share example videos in such poor lighting that would look terrible using even the most expensive camera gear out there! Ive also been recording side-by side comparisons with the Browning Spec Ops Advantage (2019 version), and will share once I get my good daytime videos.

12.01.2022 Spotted Pardalotes are a tree hollow using species (if desperate), but prefer to nest in termite mounds, river banks, and apparently mounds of soil! I wondered... who was making a small little hole - started 6 weeks ago. In my large mound of native plant soil - purchased for revegetation work over autumn/winter on my property. Now I know! This Pardalote has rather expensive tastes... Well, I guess Ill not be using this soil anytime soon! A Spotted Pardalote family trumps the use of this soil elsewhere for several months. Its clearly not at all interested in the Pardalote nest boxes I have installed. I might have to add a permanent mound of dig-able soil out in native bush part of my property! The middle of the driveway is perhaps a bit too busy as a permanent nesting spot. I did try to entice it to use a nest box - hole to the right. Ive buried a small nest box in the soil, and added a small black tube stock pot as the entrance tunnel. Pardalote has shown absolutely no interest. Here on a ridge top in Wamboin, there is a thin layer of concrete-like hard packed clay soil, and lots of outcropping shale rock. Not exactly suitable for small birds to burrow into to make nests! This ones a smart little Pardalote Spotted Pardalotes are one of my favourite bird species (shhh but dont tell the others!)

11.01.2022 Session 3 is up this Thursday at 12pm in the series "Future Proof your Business" with Paul Ryan. The series is FREE and all you have to do is register via the ...link: www.trybooking.com/BLBGI Join in to learn how using the Iceberg model to understand system change, and talking through cycles of change can influence your business and the decisions that are made in it. Landcare NSW Central West Local Land Services Sustainable Ag in the Central West See more

10.01.2022 What can we learn from this recent summers fires, and what is the way forward with recovery? Join Professor David Lindenmayer as he outlines some key insights ...into the effects of, and recovery from wildfires at 11am today. Based sed on the past 37 years of detailed research completed by Professor David Lindenmayer and his group, this seminar includes new information from the most recent 2019-2020 wildfires including impacts on particular species, forest types and the extent of old growth forest as well as the role of logging in elevating fire risks. https://fennerschool.anu.edu.au//online-seminar-key-insigh

09.01.2022 The coronavirus crisis has changed many aspects of the world as we know it. But as primary producers, land managers, ecologists and others well know, life on the land continues. The need for strict physical distancing and restrictions on travel meant we were unable to proceed with our planned autumn field day series. Sustainable Farms are now pleased to announce a series of digital events drawing on the research of the Sustainable Farms team, to help support continued learnin...g and connection even during these physically distant times.The first webinar, Biodiversity recovery after bushfire, will look at the implications of the recent bushfire season for biodiversity, lessons from long-term fire studies conducted by the ANU, and what landholders can do to support recovery. Professor David Lindenmayer, from the ANUs Fenner School of Environment and Society, and Sustainable Farms ecologist Dr Mason Crane will focus on how these insights apply to agricultural landscapes in North East Victoria, the NSW South West Slopes and Tablelands. The webinar is free but registration essential click here to register via Eventbrite. https://mailchi.mp//biodiversity-recovery-after-bushfire-o

07.01.2022 Upper Shoalhaven is excited to share with you the first video in a 3 part series of workshops on designing, installing and monitoring nest boxes for local wildlife. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFOZTcPC2ZE Would you like to have a closer relationship with some of our native wildlife? Are you a budding or even experienced carpenter whod like to try your hand at helping out our local wildlife?... Over 300 of Australias native species are dependent on tree hollows, but with the recent devastating forest fires, many large hollow-bearing trees have been destroyed. Our aim is to give our wildlife a hand by making and installing custom made homes to replace the ones theyve lost. This video was made possible by funding from Landcare Australia Bushfire Recovery Grant 2020. Landcare Australia, Landcare NSW, NestBoxTales

06.01.2022 Landcare April newsletter out now: https://mailchi.mp//april-landcare-newsletter-upper-shoalh

06.01.2022 Disaster recovery grants of up to $75,000 are available to primary producers in local government areas affected by the NSW bushfires that have occured from 31 A...ugust 2019. Primary producers in Queanbeyan-Palerang who have been directly impacted by bushfires should check their eligibility and the Guidelines at: https://www.raa.nsw.gov.au//special-disaster-grant-bushfir. The closing date for applications is 31 July 2020.

05.01.2022 WALKING ON COUNTRY Beautifully filmed in the Shoalhaven, Walking on Country captures the unique experience of what connection to Country means to a num...ber individual Aboriginal community members of the region. The video highlights a strong message that connection to country is a vital element of Aboriginal peoples cultural heritage, identity, spiritual beliefs and affinity to the cultural landscape. Created by Shoalhaven City Council with Visit Shoalhaven Produced by Blackfisch Proudly funded by NSW Government

05.01.2022 Building and Installing Nest Boxes for Birds and Mammals Around Braidwood A Free Webinar Upper Shoalhaven Landcare is offering a free webinar for landholders on constructing and installing nest boxes for selected local hollow-nesting mammals and birds. Over 300 of Australias native species are dependent on tree hollows, but with the recent devastating forest fires, many large hollow-bearing trees have been destroyed. Our aim is to give our wildlife a hand by making and ins...talling custom made homes to replace the ones theyve lost. RSVP is essential, email Jane Ambrose at [email protected] Native Animal Rescue Group - 24/7 NARG 4846-1900 1st Braidwood Scouts Small Farms Network - Capital Region Upper Murrumbidgee Landcare NestBoxTales Braidwood Times

05.01.2022 While the bushfires of last summer feel like they were a lifetime ago, their impact continues to reverberate across the lives of those who lost loved ones, foug...ht on the front lines, fled their homes or lost livelihoods. As we emerge from the pandemic, what lessons can we draw from their experiences? What strength can we take from their stories? Join Osher Gnsberg and three fantastic frontline panellists as they explore resilience in a post-Covid Australia. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/2LcFtpT See more

05.01.2022 Join us TONIGHT 7:00pm for our second @treading_lightly_inc episode of the 6 part @firesticks.alliance.network series ‘djamanj djamaga ganji, we talk good fire...’. Tonight will be focused around ‘Meet the Local Practitioners’ and we are super keen to have Andrew White and Dan Morgan lined up to share their knowledge and experience down here on the South Coast on Yuin Country. We have streamlined the links to the FREE webinar as we had some hiccups last week with Eventbrite. The new link straight to Zoom is here: https://us02web.zoom.us//regist/WN_be2CdF1jT7qA9z_IfJt7UA We will also send the direct link out to all those that already registered through Eventbrite. There’s over 500 of you which is pretty awesome! And please jump on to the link in @murramarang_arts to order your deadly @firesticks.alliance.network alliance ‘back to our roots’ T-Shirt. All profits going straight to @firesticks.alliance.network so they can continue this important work. See you tonight! c/- aboutregional.com.au

05.01.2022 WALKING ON COUNTRY Beautifully filmed in the Shoalhaven, ‘Walking on Country’ captures the unique experience of what connection to Country means to a num...ber individual Aboriginal community members of the region. The video highlights a strong message that connection to country is a vital element of Aboriginal people’s cultural heritage, identity, spiritual beliefs and affinity to the cultural landscape. Created by Shoalhaven City Council with Visit Shoalhaven Produced by Blackfisch Proudly funded by NSW Government

05.01.2022 Have you heard about our new tender? The Snow Gum Woodlands and Grasslands conservation tender is now open for EOIs! Submitting an EOI is not binding, so what are you waiting for? More info about this tender available here: https://www.bct.nsw.gov.au/current-conservation-tenders

04.01.2022 Bombay landcare members have been busy planting native habitat, made possible through funding from the Australian Government’s Communities Environment Program.

04.01.2022 Great discussions and much to celebrate at the Muster of Landcare Networks and their partners in the South East. Shout out to Peter John & special acknowledgmen...t to his years as South-East Ralf. This gathering is one of many legacies you have left with us in South East. Thank you so much See more

04.01.2022 Araluen Erosion Control Workshop Sunday 18th October 9.30am - 12.30pm Location: LOWER ARALUEN (approx 15km South of Araluen) Address will be given upon Registra...tion. RSVP to [email protected] OR 0423 015 291 This workshop will provide landholders in the Araluen area with hands-on skills and information on how to treat and prevent erosion after fire. The workshop will cover erosion processes and control techniques, it will help you to identify which control technique is best suited to your catchment size and soil type. The workshop will include low cost soil erosion techniques and more technical erosion structures. This event is outdoors & is limited to 20 participants living in the Araluen Valley area. Registrations are essential. Toilet facilities are not available. No morning tea or lunch provided.This venue has steep & uneven ground to traverse so please come prepared with appropriate footwear. Please bring a water bottle & snacks if you need. COVID19 Notice: Please do not attend the event if you are feeling unwell. Information covered in the workshop will be available to those interested who can't attend the face-to-face event. RSVP to Bec Klomp via email [email protected] or via phone 0423015291

03.01.2022 Thank you Yass area network for hosting members of Upper Shoalhaven Landcare.

03.01.2022 FIRST QUOLL SIGHTING POSTFIRE! Heres some good news for your timeline: We have quolls on camera in Monga National Park postfire! Check out this beautiful ju...venile who must have been born late last year. We hope this means its siblings and mum also survived. Thanks NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for helping us get into the tough terrain. #quolls #ecology #cameratrapping #postfirerecovery #australianbushfires

03.01.2022 We have had several reports of platypus and rakali in the past week or so. If you are out exercising near a river in the local government area and keeping your ...distance from each other, why not be part of our Citizen Science Platypus Program and keep an eye out for platypus and rakali? We keep a record of sightings and report to the Australian Platypus Conservancy. Send a photo or video, time and date and location of sighting to [email protected] See more

01.01.2022 These photos were taken nearly four decades apart and they were both during a drought. So what's changed? Farmers who have turned to the regenerative farmin...g movement say their land is more resilient as they embrace native grasses and trees. David Marsh from Boorowa, NSW, transformed his land over the past 20 years and has passed on his knowledge to other farmers across the capital region and beyond. The converts say the regenerative farming method is becoming more mainstream. Read more: https://ab.co/30idxsF : David Marsh and Linda Cavanagh