Great news! The SWEE Community Planting Day at Leywhollot – Fawthrop Lagoon is coming up this Sunday, September 29th from 11 AM to 1 PM.
Here’s a quick recap of the event:
Location: Site 1, corner of Gawler and Cameron Streets, Portland. Activities: Planting trees to help the lagoon and local wildlife. Time: 11 AM …Read more »
Many of you will have seen some stunning images by local birder Raz Brewer, this is an opportunity to see more of his work on a large screen and meet fellow birding enthusiasts.
Join us for an evening presentation.
Please note that no RSVP is required for this free event.
If you are interested in …Read more »
Join SWEE this Sunday, July 28 for their annual community tree planting day. This event helps to celebrate National Tree Planting Day.
For more information about the about the event contact the SWEE secretary on 0419235314.
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We are thrilled to announce an exciting Spring excursion planned for September 12. This year, we are teaming up with Nature Glenelg Trust to take you on a tour of the beautiful Mt Vandyke.This is a unique opportunity to explore the natural beauty of Mt Van Dyke, learn about its flora and fauna, and understand its …Read more »
Are you interested in the environment and happy to help plant trees? If this sounds like you then why not join us for a wet and wild day out at Bridgewater this July. The truth is tree planting days are delivered at a not so fabulous time of the year, but we don’t tend to …Read more »
Portland Coastal Cliffs are gearing up for a short one-hour session of fun and fitness this weekend. Together they will be tackling some Coastal Tea-tree. Did you know that Coastal Tea-tree is not supposed to be growing at Nuns Beach?
Coast Tea-tree is an environmental weed within the Glenelg Shire Council and doesn’t belong at …Read more »
Join SWEE this Thursday evening for a presentation on Birds of Leywhollot – Fawthrop Lagoon.
Birds of Leywhollot- Fawthrop Lagoon will be presented by renowned Nature Photographer and former Parks Victoria Ranger, Macel Hoog-Antink. Join SWEE for an informative talk about birds that call the Fawthrop Lagoon home. This presentation is suitable for anyone interested …Read more »
Buff-banded Rail image captured by Raz Brewer
Join us for an inspirational chat with local farmer John Keiller from Cashmore Park. Learn about the impact landcare methods have had on the triple bottom line; people, profits and the planet.
Over the past 20 years John and his family have committed to integrating agriculture and landcare. They have set up their very own …Read more »
Are you interested in birds and or our local environment? Ever considered joining the Local Field Naturalist Club?
There are several opportunities this month to get involved.
The club is meeting on Thursday, July 6 at 7:30 pm in the meeting rooms adjacent to the Presbyterian Scouts Hall, Tyre Street Portland. The guest speaker program …Read more »
Join us for a chat with staff from the Department of Environment and Climate Action on Phytophthora. Wednesdays information session will cover:
Phytophthora – what is it? Maps – Where is it? What volunteers in SW Vic need to know? Strategies for preventing the spread. Interest in site visit to Mt Clay to view infested …Read more »
To help celebrate National Tree Planting Day we are inviting the community to help plant 3000 trees in the Cashmore area over the next few weeks. Tarragal Landcare Group in partnership with SEA will be helping to plant back just over 3000 new trees, shrubs and grasses on local farms. This is just one of …Read more »
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