Chough Chat February 4th 2022

Welcome to the news and events updated on February 4th 2022. We look forward to seeing you at the host of events online. Please check with organisers with face to face events prior to attending due to the changing restrictions in Victoria.

Regenerative Grazing Workshop

On Monday 7th - Wednesday 9th March in Alexandra, Upper Goulburn Landcare Network are joined by Graeme Hand, Holistic Land Management educator for a 3 day workshop covering all aspects of regenerative grazing practices. COST: $250 per person.

For further information and registration contact Cat on uglandcare@gmail.com  or 0418 655 474

Master TreeGrowers Course

Starting on Saturday March 12th-13th, Home Creek Spring Creek Landcare Group and the Murrindindi Climate Network are hosting an 8 day Master TreeGrowers course with Rowan Reid. Dates of the course are: March 12, 13, 20, 26, April 2, 10, May 7, 8.

Cost: $250 (inc gst) per person which is a subsidised by the Australian Government, National Landcare Program.

For further information and registration of interest, please contact rita.seethaler@tuti.com.au by Feb 25th. 

Managing Wetlands in Times of Uncertainty

On Tuesday 1st-2nd March, Winton Wetlands are hosting the next Science Forum, bringing together leadering experts in wetlands ecologyand management. The three sessions will be Rewilding of Iconic Species, Communities of Practice for Restoration, Grassland Management. Cost to attend.

Please click here for registration and further information.

ABARES online conference

The Australian Government is supporting the ABARES Outlook for 2022 conference titled "Growing Agriculture through innovation and sustainability" on March 1st - March 4th. Sessions include Global and national context; drought resilient farms; benefits of water trade in the Basin and how markets could be improved; Trading in a greener environment; Future food - what it means for Australia; Agricultures new workforce.  For more information and to register Click here.

Rural Women's Network Mentoring Program 2022

The Victorian Rural Women's Mentoring Program provides rural women and opportunity to take part in a reciprocal peer-to-peer style mentoring relationship that will be guided by an experienced facilitator. The program will cover; Identifying leadership challenges; Tackling business goals; Developing leadership skills; Career development and progression; Building professional networks and Implementing change with support.

If you are interested in this, please find more information click here.