Last Sunday was Landcare Week (4th - 10 August 2025) and to celebrate we held an Open Day for Groups to network and allow the public the chance …Read more »
Last Sunday was Landcare Week (4th - 10 August 2025) and to celebrate we held an Open Day for Groups to network and allow the public the chance …Read more »
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!
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 »
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!
Prof. Tim Flannery - Renowned Climate Scientist Rob Gell AM - Geomorphologist and Environmentalist …Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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