Chough Chat May 28th 2021

Welcome to the news and evetns updated on April 15th 2021. We look forward to seeing you at the host of events that are now available for people. If you are unwell or are waiting on a Covid test result, please stay at home and we will have more events coming your way.

Paddock Trees; Prime Real Estate - 24hrs in the life of a Paddock Tree

On Thursday 29th May from 10.00am-12.30pm in Broadford, South West Goulburn Landcare is hosting Ron Litjens in an informative discussion about Paddock Trees as prime real estate. 

Please contact Sonia Sharkey on 0409 515 630 or swg_landcare@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au for registration or further information. 

Cancelled until further notice

Landcare Annual Farm Forum 2021

On Wednesday 2nd, 9th & 16th June from 6.30pm, Goulburn Murray Landcare Network are hosting a 3 part Landcare Forum at KidsTown for farmers in the Shepparton and surrounding areas. Limited seats.

June 2nd - Dung Beetles - Book here

June 9th - Farm Safety advice - Book here

June 16th - Weed Identification & management - Book here

Spiders by Ron Litjens

On Friday 11th June from 7.30pm, Yea River Catchment Landcare Group is presenting the 3rd in the Litjens Lecture Series. The event will begin at the Butter Factory, 13 Rattray St, Yea. A light supper will be provided.

Cost: YRCL members $5; non-members $10

RSVP: Judy Brookes 0448 972 563 or juncball@bigpond.com 

Soil Pit Field Day

On Tuesday 22nd June, there will be two sessions for soil pit workshops to highlight that building soil carbon is dependent on overall good soil health.

Session 1: 9.30am at Tarcombe Herefords, Ruffy followed by lunch and a Q &A

Session 2: 1.30pm at Lawson's Farm, Highlands

For further information and registration contact Neil van Buuren on 0417 503 472 or neil.hccc@gmail.com