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25.01.2022 The latest copy of the Macclesfield Landcare Group newsletter The Landcarer - Sept 2020 is hot off the press. visit: https://www.yarrarangeslandcare.org.au//330-macclesfield-n to see whats happening around Macclesfield and beyond #Landcarevictoria
24.01.2022 This weeks *Weedy Wednesday* feature weed is BONESEED (CHRYSANTHEMOIDES MONILIFERA SSP. MONILIFERA). Boneseed is a Weed of National Significance and is regarde...d as one of the worst weeds in Australia because of its invasiveness, potential for spread, and economic and environmental impacts. Boneseed has become an aggressive invader of native bushland in Australia. WHAT IT DOES Boneseed has the ability to aggressively invade native bushland in Australia. Its vigorous growth and ability to regenerate and spread quickly in disturbed situations, such as fire or clearing, allows it to outcompete native species. It is also a threat to a number of significant rare or threatened species such as the brittle greenhood orchid (Pterostylis truncata) in Victoria. WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE - Boneseed grows rapidly and flowers during winter. - It is a perennial shrub, growing up to 3 m high, has a shallow root system and is relatively short-lived (1020 years). - It has woody branched stems and oval-shaped leaves with irregularly serrated edges. New growth is typically covered by white downy cotton-like material. - The yellow flowers have 58 petals and are up to 30 mm in diameter. - The round fleshy green fruit turn black when mature and contain a single smooth round seed 67 mm in diameter. The seed is bone coloured when dry, hence the name boneseed. HOW IT SPREADS Boneseed reproduces by seed. One plant can produce 50,000 seeds a year, of which approximately 60% are viable. For some seeds, the hard seed coat splits open, allowing them to germinate as soon as there is sufficient moisture. Other seeds remain intact and can stay viable in the soil for more than ten years. Birds are a major method of spread along with rabbits, foxes and cattle. Boneseed can also been spread by dumping of garden waste. HOW TO REMOVE Hand pull small plants before they set seed. Use the cut and paint method on larger plants, cutting the plant as close as possible to the ground and immediately dabbing the cut stem with herbicide so the plant draws the poison into its root system. Keep soil disturbance to a minimum to reduce the risk of stimulating germination. When using herbicides always read the label and follow instructions carefully. Particular care should be taken when using herbicides near waterways because rainfall running off the land into waterways can carry herbicides with it. Yarra Ranges Landcare Southern Dandenongs Landcare Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater Friends of Ferny Creek Friends of Water Race & Quinn Reserve Inc. Chum Creek Landcare Group Northern Yarra Landcare Network Healesville Environment Watch Inc Grace Burn Project
24.01.2022 This Friday, our two-part Eco Anxiety Forum kicks off and we still have a couple of spots left if anyone is interested in attending. Hosted by The Mind Room, we... will be discussing how environmental events and disasters bring out stress and anxiety about the realities of climate change and share ideas on how to re-empower volunteers and groups to take action. The forum will be run online over two sessions: - Friday 13 November, 10am 1pm - Friday 20 November, 10am 1pm The event is open to all volunteers and facilitators from Landcare and community environmental groups in the Port Phillip and Western Port region. Details and registrations at https://www.ppwcma.vic.gov.au/eco-anxiety-and-environmenta/ Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority Landcare Victoria Northern Yarra Landcare Network Yarra Ranges Landcare Middle Yarra Landcare Network Western Port Catchment Landcare Network Inc Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network Bass Coast Landcare Network Jacksons Creek EcoNetwork Moorabool Landcare Network Upper Deep Creek Landcare Network NatureWest Naturewestvic Nillumbik Landcare Network South Gippsland Landcare Network Southern Ranges Environment Alliance
24.01.2022 By Gary Larson
24.01.2022 Its National Wattle Day The Acacia pycnantha (golden wattle) is a part of the most diverse and widespread group of plants in Australia. Plus, they smell incredible during this season. Theres much to be buzzed about since its also the 1st day of Spring!
23.01.2022 If you're coming to the Wild by Nature Short Film Festival this evening, in addition to seeing the finalists' films and meeting the winners you will also be tre...ated to the premier of The Birdwatcher, a special Frankie Magazine film by Kara Riley Photography. You can register right up until the start of the event at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wild-by-nature-short-film-f to get the Zoom link. It's free and all are welcome! 3pm-4.30pm: Pobblebonk (12 years and under) and Swamp Skink (13-17 years) divisions 7pm-8pm: Black Swan division (18 years and above) The Wild by Nature Short Film Festival is presented by Remember The Wild and Living Links, supported by the PPWCMA and the Victorian Government. #WildbyNature #WaterforVictoria #OurCatchmentsourCommunities #ConnectwithNature #VictorianValueNature #shortfilmfesitval
22.01.2022 Happy World Numbat Day! Find out more about these unique little termite-eaters and our work to secure their future: www.australianwildlife.org/wildlife/numbat/... B Leue, W Lawler / AWC #WorldNumbatDay
21.01.2022 Hi flora, fauna and fungi lovers Do you live or have property within Yarra Ranges Council? Councils Biodiversity Investigations Team is looking for landown...ers to take part in an ecological assessment of private properties, which will inform the next Biodiversity Strategic plan for the region If youd like to have the ecological values of your property explored then head to the Yarra Ranges Council website and fill out an expression of interest form (link below) Being informed about the values on private properties gives us a better chance of protecting those unique values into the future
20.01.2022 What a gorgeous colour combination! Hardenbergia violacea - Purple Coral Pea Comesperma volubile - Love Creeper (flowers not fully open yet)
18.01.2022 This event is still running. If you haven't signed up for the Yarra Ranges Intrepid Landcare Citizen Science comp yet it's not too late. There will be prizes to... give away, and you can join up no matter where you are in Australia. If your new to iNat, there is some links on the event page to help get you started. https://www.facebook.com/events/354282232344282?active_tab=about See more
18.01.2022 Volunteer wildlife carers and shelter operators work tirelessly to nurse sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. In recognition of this, and to further improve on... the great work they already do, the 2020 Wildlife Rehabilitator Grants have been increased to $3,000. Applications are open now: wildlife.vic.gov.au/grants/wildlife-rehabilitator-grants
17.01.2022 Las 20 principales especies observadas en General Acha y alrededores durante la primavera, cuntas vers en la Gran Biobsqueda del Sur 2020? Explora tu #biodi...versidad local a travs de la #cienciaciudadana . https://www.inaturalist.org//gran-biobusqueda-del-sur-2020 . Anabela Plos CNC Pereira Jeyson Samuel Walteros See more
17.01.2022 Delights at Juliet Ave Bushland Reserve today...
15.01.2022 SEEKING LANDHOLDERS The planning for the 2021 season has started. We have many growers waiting in the wings so we are seeking landholders who wish to order see...dlings. The Order forms are currently at https://treeproject.worldsecuresystems.com//order-seedlings and will be under the Seedlings heading in the new website. The cut off date for orders is 30 September. See more
15.01.2022 The GSB event for 2020 will be held from Friday the 25-28th of September (00:00 local "Area" time), incorporating different communities, areas and regions acros...s the Southern Hemisphere. Follow and support us by reposting content, follow us on Twitter/ El GSB 2020 se realizar del 25 al 28 de setiembre prximos, con la participacin de diferentes comunidades y regiones del Hemisferio Sur. Siganos y apyenos compartiendo en Facebook y Twitter @GSBioblitz For more information visit our website / Para ms informacin visite nuestro website https://greatsouthernbiobl.wixsite.com/website/about or check out our project on iNaturalist.org / o visite nuestro proyecto en iNaturalist.org https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-umbre you should be able to find your local area there or see below; all encontrar el proyecto de su ciudad o en la lista a continuacin: Africa Garden Route District -https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-garde Gaborone Area Botswana-https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-spring-bioblit Northern Botswana.- https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020- Kenya - https://www.inaturalist.org//greater-southern-bioblitz-202 Oceania Greater Adelaide-https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020_ Fiji-https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020_ Brisbane- https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020- City of Onkaparinga-https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020_ Coffs Harbour Region-https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020- Lower Murray and Coorong -https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020_ Geelong CNC Region- https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020- Redland City, QLD Australia-https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020- Surf Coast-https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020- Greater Sydney- https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020- Colac Otway and Corangamite shires, Victoria.-https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020- Albury-Wodonga -https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020- Ballarat Region, Victoria, Australia. https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020- Canberra, A.C.T Australia https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020- Murry Plains, Victoria, https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020- Mallee Catchment, Victoria, https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020- Lake Mac City - https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020- Greater Melbourne, Victoria, https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020- Glenelg Hopkins Catchment, Victoria,https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020- Wimmera Catchment, Victoria, https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020- Wangaratta, Benalla and Alpine Shires- https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020- King Island Tasmania - https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020- Orange, N.S.W.- https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020- Greater Perth, Western Australia, Australia - https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020_ South America Argentina _TBA join https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-umbre Braslia-DF -https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020- Curitiba and Metropolitan - https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020- Columbia- TBA join https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-umbre Rio Branco-AC-https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020- Peru -TBA join https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020- Porto Alegre and region Brazil https://www.inaturalist.org//great-southern-bioblitz-2020-
15.01.2022 According to the Wurundjeri calendar of seven seasons, were now in Poorneet, the tadpole season Whats your favourite time of year in this calendar? Credit: Moreland Primary School, check out their site here: merri-creekulum.squarespace.com/
14.01.2022 In this video, the team at Biolinks Alliance demonstrate how to set up a camera trap on your property to capture possible glider and phascogale interactions and... movements. Well show you how utilising known habitat for gliders and phascogales such as tree hollows, water sources, or nest boxes can increase the likelihood of capturing a successful image. We will also demonstrate how to set up a Reconyx camera near a tree hollow or water source, as well as how to utilise a wireless inspection camera to check for traces of glider or phascogale nests. You can get involved and help by letting us know if you have seen a glider or phascogale on your property or in your region. It will help us target future surveys and habitat protection and restoration works that will help to conserve these special creatures. Submit your sighting online here: https://survey123.arcgis.com//02f8eb80dec043279cffd96d6074 Learn more about the Glideways in the Melbourne Ark program here: https://biolinksalliance.org.au/glideways-in-the-melbourne- And to find out more about other Biolinks Alliance projects visit: https://biolinksalliance.org.au See more
14.01.2022 Spring has sprung! Weve planted almost one million seeds to create the citys first indigenous wildflower meadow.
13.01.2022 Imagine the world being all green, Imagine planting flowers to be seen. Imagine streets with grass and trees, Imagine hives for all the bees. Imagine tanks to c...atch the rain that falls, Imagine gardens on buildings up tall. Imagine bridges for possums and birds, Imagine apartments with bright green ferns. Imagine roses when bikes ride by, Imagine urban forests cleaning the sky. Imagine the sun powering the land, Imagine a green universe in your own hand. This was one of the heart-warming submissions we received for the Hot Houses Cool Art project. A very talented group of 3-4-year-olds from The University of Melbourne’s Early Learning Centre put pens and paintbrushes to paper to show how they see our streets, suburbs and cities adapting to climate change. This contribution will help inform the Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for Greater Melbourne by capturing the community’s vision for the future. You don’t need an artistic flair to provide your ideas. You can contribute to the development of Greater Melbourne’s Regional Climate Change Adaptation Strategy by sharing your views on the Melbourne’s Climate Journey Discussion Paper. Just head to https://engage.vic.gov.au/regional-climate-change-adaptatio before Monday 7 December 2020 for more information, to access the discussion paper and to share your views. Bureau of Meteorology What's On Melbourne The University of Melbourne ABC Melbourne Guardian Australia The Age Broadsheet Melbourne Star Mail News Greening Australia City of Melbourne Urban List Melbourne
12.01.2022 When all your mates turn up for a sing... Spotted at Bateau Bay, NSW : Rod Simmons.
12.01.2022 Do you have one of these traps to detect any male Queensland Fruit Flies that may be about? The start of Spring is a good time to refresh your traps lure - rea...dy for the warmer weather in which the fruit flies breed. These lures last for three months. Remember to check your trap weekly and report any suspect QFF to the Regional Coordinator on 0490 380 999 or [email protected] #keepyarravalleyfruitflyfree
12.01.2022 Exciting news! Today we launch our new booklet, highlighting ten projects farmers can undertake to enhance natural assets on their farms The booklet is ava...ilable for FREE to landholders in our project area. Click here to find out how to get your hands on a copy! http://sustainablefarms.org.au/ten_ways The Ten Ways booklet is underpinned by 20 years of long-term studies on farms, & by the hundreds of conversations between farmers & our ecologists. It covers: Protecting paddock trees Looking after rivers, creeks and wetlands Improving farm dams Protecting native pastures Making a plan for managing natural assets ... and more! Copies are limited, so if you live in North East Victoria, NSW Murray-Riverina, South West Slopes or Central West, visit http://sustainablefarms.org.au/ten_ways to find out how to get your copy.
11.01.2022 Yesterday Pentland Hills Landcare ran a fantastic event to raise awareness that the overhead transmission lines proposed by Ausnet will kill birds of prey. Mart...in Scuffins did a fantastic job explaining the impact of overhead high voltage transmission lines on our wildlife. The 106 people who attended really enjoyed themselves with comments like: "It was really well organized, the information was very well presented - and the birds created lots of sympathy. Well done!" from Linden Hall. "It was a perfectly lovely experience for all of us. Thank you for the invitation and your hospitality. It added another layer of understanding." from Elizabeth Fairlie. Please share this message widely and go to Youtube and search Myrniong Biolink to understand more. The below photos were taken by Wally Scanlin:
10.01.2022 "Baby tawny at dusk." A wonderful video by Karen Burgess on the northern beaches.
09.01.2022 This tiny plant is a species of drosera (aka sundew), newly emerged with the warmer, wetter conditions were now experiencing. It eats insects, and in this pho...to tiny flies can be seen stuck to the plant. Generally only appearing on less disturbed, uncultivated ground, these sorts of plants are not easily grown or available in nurseries, highlighting the importance of actively protecting from weeds and other threats those little patches of bushland we might still have on our properties. If you have a pictures youd like to share (anonymously if preferred) just drop us a message here or at [email protected] In the meantime, enjoy the sunshine! Northern Yarra Landcare Network Landcare Australia Landcare Victoria Landcare Victoria Inc
09.01.2022 While were all staying home as much as we can, were here to remind you that with spring in the air, so are swooping birds. Thats right, its time to break o...ut the cable ties and googly eyes Swooping occurs every year during breeding season and is largely a defensive manoeuvre to protect nests. When you leave home, you must use a face covering, unless you have a lawful reason for not doing so. Visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au for more information. If you are venturing out, dont wing it here are some of our top tips to avoid being swooped: Know your local swooping hotspots and avoid them Move quickly, but dont run Cover your head with a hat, helmet or umbrella Consider drawing a pair of eyes on the back of your hat or helmet Never harass or feed wildlife. To report a swooping incident by any species of bird, mark its location on Victorias swooping bird map by visiting www.wildlife.vic.gov.au/managing-wildlife/swooping-birds
08.01.2022 Help us develop the next Council Plan for 2021 to 2025 by letting us know whats important to you. Over the next few months well be running surveys, worksh...ops, listening to people and using all that we learn to create the plan. If youd like to get involved, please take our short survey at yrc.vic.gov.au/councilplan Wondering what a Council Plan is? The Council Plan is Councils key planning document for the four year electoral term. It describes the things that Council stands for, our objectives, the high priority activities well complete and how these activities are going to be resourced.
08.01.2022 This beautiful old tree could tell many a tale if it could talk. Do you have any old trees in your yard, or nearby? Do they have any hollows in them, have you s...een any wildlife using them? Large, old trees and standing dead trees are unique and irreplaceable features of our landscape. Termed habitat trees, large old trees provide numerous living places and other resources for many kinds of animals and plants. Habitat trees have lots of hollows, cracks and crevices of various sizes, where animals may live, breed or shelter. Cavities in trees can take decades or even centuries to develop into a large enough space for birds and other animals to live in. Old and dead trees are an essential part of all native forests and can be referred to as natures community dwellings as they provide an important resource to wildlife all day, every day.
08.01.2022 Junior Rangers is putting the call out for our next crop of young budding wannabe Rangers! In this exciting school holiday program 30 things to do this spring..., your little ones can take part in a range of activities that celebrate the discoveries and fun of nature from home, the backyard and even the local neighbourhood. To find out how your little ranger enthusiasts can get involved, sign up to the Junior Ranger mailing list today: https://fal.cn/3ab2D
07.01.2022 Our coordinator of the field assistant programme, Sue Tardif, reports from the Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve together with these exquisite photos. Spri...ng is certainly here. The longer daylight hours, the warmth in the sun and each time I look there seems to be a new species of wattle flowering. This week in the Yellingbo NCR, the Blackwood, Acacia melanoxylon, is really obvious in the bush. Its flowering prolifically. Blackwoods are a species that are important as part of the plant mix for Helmeted Honeyeaters. They provide a rich source of food and are an important place for refuge. On closer inspection though, how fabulous to see literally hundreds of ladybirds on them this week. Back home, an internet search put my mind to rest. They are both Australian ladybird species, not pest species. Phew!! I couldnt work out the species name of the one from the Micraspis genus which is also found in other countries, but Cleobora mellyi is only found in Australia (endemic). Thats just two more reasons, as if we needed any more reasons, why YNCR and bushland refuges in general are so special. Text and photos: Sue Tardif
05.01.2022 Fantastic story, great work!
05.01.2022 Hollows are for Habitat - a Sacred Kingfisher coming out of a hollow only about a metre off the ground. So important to protect and keep as many hollow bearing trees as possible.
05.01.2022 Good morning! Its #PloverAppreciationDay!!! September 16 is a day to celebrate all things plover to raise awareness about the plight of this amazing group of ...birds that are often overlooked and misunderstood. Follow the @hooded.plover.birdlife today to learn about their biology, ecology, behaviour and conservation! The team will also also keep sharing #HoodedPlover art from our young plover lovers! For some fun - tell us about your favourite plover and show off your plover outfits using the #LoveAPlover #PloverAppreciationDay hashtags. If you dont #LoveAPlover yet, you will by the end of today! #PAD2020 #ThinkBeachBirds #MindTheHoodies #ShareTheShores #PloverLovers #Love4shorebirds #shorebirds #waders ( # @birdlife_hoodie )
02.01.2022 Sit back, relax, and learn something new!
02.01.2022 Warm and windy tonight in the Yarra Valley! Queensland fruit fly breeding is triggered by temperature. If there are any fruit fly around we need to prevent them... breeding. A stitch in time saves 9- or 800 in the case of QFF!! Any evenings where the temperature is 15deg C means QFF will breed! Make sure you have your make QFF traps installed! Call me if you need a hand. 0490381999 or [email protected]
01.01.2022 This spectacular 28-cake collage recognises that the best action for threatened species happens through collaboration! Each year the Threatened Species Commissi...oner challenges Australians to a bake off to raise the profile of our nations threatened species. Our team from the Arthur Rylah Institute, a part of our Biodiversity Division, were inspired by a little-known local endangered species, the Eltham Copper Butterfly. Once considered extinct, the butterfly was rediscovered in Eltham in 1986, not far from the Arthur Rylah Institute in Heidelberg #TSBakeOff #NationalThreatenedSpeciesDay #BiodiversityMonth
