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    SEA Strategic Planning Day

    The Our Community, Our Environment Conference may be over, but the work continues! We just wrapped up a productive Strategic Planning Day, bringing together SEA member groups to turn conference inspiration into concrete action. Thanks to Kim Boswell from The Forever Agenda for facilitating! Stay tuned for updates on our community action plan!

    Our Community, Our Environment Conference

    Professor Tim Flannery was the keynote speaker at seminar organised by the Southwest Environment Alliance at the Portland Golf Club. The seminar was sold out with 180 people in attendance, the majority were locals and some had travelled from as far as Sydney!  There was great interest in improving our local environment and hearing from …Read more »

    Our Community, Our Environment Conference

    Attend the Our Community, Our Environment Conference to learn more about the latest climate science and how it affects Southwest Victoria.

    Saturday, 1st February 2025, 9.30am start at the Portland Golf Club

    Register now to secure your spot!

    https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/our-community-our-environment-tickets-1061265095469?aff=oddtdtcreator

    Prof. Tim Flannery – Renowned Climate Scientist   Rob Gell AM – Geomorphologist and Environmentalist …Read more »

    A Family’s Journey Towards Regenerative Living

    Jeremy Rundell and his wife Jess were both raised on small farms and had a dream of providing their children with a similar upbringing. They sought a 30-hectare lifestyle property that would allow them to grow their own food, connect with nature, and foster a sense of self-sufficiency. With a shared passion for sustainable …Read more »

    Exploring Mt. Vandyke’s Grassland Restoration Projects

    In a recent nature excursion, a diverse group of 27 environmental enthusiasts gathered on Mt. Vandyke in the heart of the Cobboboonee and Lower Glenelg National Parks. The aim of the day was to immerse participants in the beauty of nature and to highlight the ongoing grassland restoration project which is being implemented by Nature …Read more »

    Record turnout to plant wildlife corridor

    Louise Belfield

    A massive community effort at a property at Bridgewater last week saw 60 volunteers turn up to plant 2,800 plants in an almost kilometre-long wildlife corridor.The corridor included seven rows of vegetation designed to provide shelter, food and safety to a wide range of native birds and understorey wildlife creatures on land …Read more »

    New Audio Guide for Livingston Island

    If you’re interested in learning more about the geography, history, and ecology of Livingston Island and its adjoining estuary, wetlands, and bush, I recommend checking out Nelson Coastcare’s webpage at www.nelsoncoastcare.org. They’ve done a fantastic job of producing a Livingston Island Nature Walk Audio Guide, and you can access all 7 tracks …Read more »

    Kevin Sparrow Book Launch Success!

    What a successful event!

    The collaboration between the Australian Plants Society Warrnambool and Surrounding Districts, the Portland Library and the local Landcare Network, SEA Landcare brought together a lovely collection of like-minded people who undoubtedly made this event a memorable one.

    46 people turned out at the Portland Library for the launch of Kevin Sparrow’s …Read more »

    Book Launch at the Portland Library

    SEA Landcare is partnering with the Glenelg Library to launch Kevin Sparrows Plants of the Great South West 4th edition on April 30.This fantastic book supports readers to further develop their passion and interest in both plant ID and propagation. The book boasts an amazing image collection which is wonderful for those wishing to refine …Read more »

    Birds of Leywhollot- Fawthrop Lagoon

    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 »

    Are you interested in learning about birds?

    Are you interested in learning how to identify birds and become part of an ongoing monitoring program? Dr. Greg Kerr from Nature Glenelg Trust is looking for 20 people to participate in a community bird monitoring training. The program aims to foster a skilled body of community members across the region capable of carrying out …Read more »

    WOODY WEED REMOVAL FOR TINY BAT HABITAT

    Do you own land in South-West Victoria? It may be essential feeding habitat for critically endangered Southern Bent-wing Bats.

    The Southern Bent-wing Bat is a tiny native bat which lives in caves near Portland.

    Glenelg Hopkins CMA Senior Biodiversity Officer, Robert Gibson, said this micro-bat is just five centimetres long, weighs 15 grams and relies …Read more »

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