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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The Victorian Gorse Taskforce are interested in aiding groups of landholders who have an interest in controlling gorse.
The VGT is calling for grant applications for their 2023-24 Small Community Grants Program.
The VGT are interested in aiding groups of landholders that are supported by a Victorian Community Group organisation (eg Landcare or Friends of …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 »
On Monday, March 20, participants of Weed the Walk will be helping to protect the incredible biodiversity values of one of the most popular campgrounds in the Forest Park, Cut-Out Camp, Campground. This campsite is a ripper! It is decked out with a toilet, picnic table and rainwater tank, not only that it is home …Read more »
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