The Loddon Plains Landcare Network along with the Friends of Terrick Terrick National Park hosted a Landcare stall at the Pyramid Hill College fete on the 1st of November 2013. The stall featured many Landcare materials including the Network’s new brochure, weed guides, stickers and fridge magnets. Free trees and native plants were available to […]
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The Inglewood Landcare Group with assistance from the Loddon Plains Landcare Network undertook spraying of Bridal Creeper at the Inglewood Morning Star Reserve in early October. The 39 acre public reserve in Inglewood formed the basis of the Network’s Bridal Creeper project. Training in chemical use in March allowed the volunteers to undertake the spraying
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BENDIGO CREEK FLOODPLAIN GROUP WEEDS NIGHT Wednesday 23rd October 7.30 – 9pm Dingee Hotel, King St, Dingee What do you need to think about to reduce weed problems this summer? Chat to the agronomist for independent advice, bring a bagged weed sample for identification and learn more about native pastures. Attendees will receive a free native
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LODDON PLAINS LANDCARE NETWORK WEEDS NIGHT Wednesday 16th October 7.30 – 9pm Inglewood RSL, Brooke St, Inglewood Free weed guides Discuss weed issues in your patch Hear about local weed programs Refreshments provided Enquiries to Anthony Gallacher, Ph: 0447 095 501 E: facilitator@lpln.org | W: www.lpln.org This event is funded through the North Central Catchment
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The September issue of the LPLN News has been released! The newsletter can be downloaded here.
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Expressions of interest (EOI) are now being accepted for a short course in native grass identification. This interactive course will involve lectures and hands-on experience in the laboratory, followed by a field trip on the second day. The course will be presented by local botanist and ecologist Paul Foreman, who has over 20 years experience in land
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The Norman Wettenhall Foundation has awarded the LPLN facilitator Anthony Gallacher with their very first Leadership Development Grant. “The grant is designed to assist leading figures in the conservation movement with their professional development” said Elizabeth Mellick, Executive Director of the Norman Wettenhall Foundation. “The Trustees of the Foundation believe Anthony to be an outstanding
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Congratulations to Bill Twigg and The Norman Wettenhall Foundation for their successes at the 2013 Victorian Landcare Awards in Melbourne on the 28th of August 2013. Bill was the recipient of the Regional DEPI Sustainable Farm Practices Award for the North Central region. As a local farming and Landcare guru, Bill continues to sit on
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The Loddon Plains Landcare Network Annual General Meeting is being held 6.30 – 9pm on Thursday 5th September, 2013 at the Serpentine Bowling Club. The evening will begin with light refreshments, followed by a talk from Nick Layne, North Central CMA about his experiences in protecting wetlands, working on the Moolort Wetland complex. This will
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The Naturally Loddon: A Wonderland in Spring Festival begins at the end of August. The festival brings together events to promote the beautiful environment and to highlight the biodiversity, natural assets and cultural heritage of the Loddon Shire. A variety of events are run during the 2 month festival. Check out all the events on offer
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