Nursery Sunday Sale
The Nursery will open for the ‘Last Sunday of the Month Sale Day’. Plants $3.50
P.S. Please return empty tubes, trays and hikos which we will gratefully reuse to grow more plants!
The Nursery is usually open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9am - 3pm. It’s preferred if you can call ahead to check a good time to pop in, as the Nursery often gets busy with classes and groups. Call or text Fiona on 0439 392 369.
Bandicoot Treasure Hunt POSTPONED to 19 July
This event will now be bigger than anticipated so we have postponed it until 19 July, as we explore more options. Please put this date into your calendar!
The rabbits are winning - can we bring back the bandicoots?
Our free bandicoot treasure hunt at the Ocean Grove Reserve will entertain the whole family.
There will be lots to learn about bandicoots.
Meet other families and enjoy a sausage sizzle.
Watch out for evidence of eager little indigenous mammals that each process about 3.9 tonnes of soil per year.
Supported by a Community Grant from City of Greater Geelong.
To register for this free event and to help with catering, go to
https://events.humanitix.com/bandicoot-treasure-hunt-2050-rabbits-gone-bandicoots-coming-back
Working Bee - Friends of the Basin & Belchers Reserve
Come and join in the fun! Everyone welcome.
Mt Rothwell Spotlight Adventure
Mt Rothwell Spotlight Adventure
4.30pm afternoon tea followed by spotlight tour at 6pm – 7.30pm.
Cost $25 per person (numbers limited)
The Rabbit Sweep team has organised an immersive night-time adventure through Mt Rothwell, where you will meet some of the state’s critically endangered wildlife including Eastern Barred and Southern Brown Bandicoots, learn from expert ecologists and experience conservation in action.
Enquiries: Vicki e: vicki@rabbit-sweep.org m: 0494 569 990
Supported by a Community Grant from City of Greater Geelong. Join the Rabbit Sweep to explore the possibilities of fauna and flora regeneration if rabbits are controlled on the Bellarine.
Bellarine Landcare AGM: Owl Friendly Margaret River
You are invited to join us for the BLG AGM. Owl Friendly Margaret River will join us to talk about their work to build awareness about the impacts of Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides on Birds of Prey, and the APVMA’s recommendation to the federal government to restrict sale to licensed pest controllers.
The Annual General Report will be available on the night. Please find the Minutes from last year’s AGM here.
An election will be held for four committee positions. We encourage and welcome new members onto the Committee, so if you are interested in bringing your ideas and contributing to the leadership of BLG, please consider nominating. A 2026 BLG Committee Nomination Form is here.
Nomination forms should be returned to the secretary@bellarinelandcare.org.au, or given to the Secretary, Alison Murphy, prior to the commencement of the meeting on 13 May.
All are welcome regardless of membership to BLG, however it must be noted that only current financial members of BLG are entitled to vote on any motions put to the meeting. You are welcome to email the Secretary on the above email address if you would like to check your membership status.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Friends of Mannerim Memorial Indigenous Garden
Join the Friends for their third Sunday of the month working bee, caring for this World War 1 Memorial planted out as an indigenous garden.
For more information contact Sophie: facilitator@bellarinelandcare.org.au
640 Swan Bay Rd, Mannerim (next to the Bellarine Rail Trail).
Edwards Point Nature Reserve Morning Walk
Join BLG and Friends of Edwards Point Nature Reserve for a walk in this incredible Reserve instead of our regular evening monthly meeting at Marcus Hill Hall. Let’s see spot some birds, and learn more about the values of this Reserve, which has recently been added to Ramsar list as a wetland of international significance. BYO binoculars (or we have some), water bottle & snacks.
In case of hot weather, high winds or high fire danger the event will be postponed.
RSVP essential https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-edwards-point-nature-reserve-guided-walk
Working Bee - Friends of the Basin & Belchers Reserve
Come and join in the fun! Everyone welcome.
Nursery Sunday Sale
The Nursery will open for the ‘Last Sunday of the Month Sale Day’.
P.S. Please return empty tubes, trays and hikos which we will gratefully reuse to grow more plants!
The Nursery is usually open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9am - 3pm. It’s preferred if you can call ahead to check a good time to pop in, as the Nursery often gets busy with classes and groups. Call or text Fiona on 0439 392 369.
One Planet Festival
BLG will have a display at the One Planet Festival. If you are able to help out for an hour or two please contact us here
Multispecies Pastures Tutorial #4 (Monitoring Tools) with Jade Killoran
In this series of four online tutorials multispecies pasture specialist, Jade Killoran will discuss the establishment and management of your multispecies pastures.
Each tutorial will focus on a topic essential for the success of your multispecies pasture:
Monday 16 March - Seeds
Friday 20 March - Paddock Preparation
Monday 23 March - Grazing Management
Thursday 26 March – Monitoring Tools
Her presentation will be followed by an opportunity for you to ask questions and to workshop your paddock plans for Autumn multispecies pasture. Join all four sessions or just the sessions relevant to your needs.
Jade (B.Ag Hons) is an independent multispecies forage/cover crop consultant & researcher, working with Victorian farmers through her consultancy ‘Healthy Farming Systems’ where she is passionate about helping farmers trial, adopt, and manage multispecies cover crops.
REGISTER HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-multispecies-pastures-for-soil-health-with-jade-killoran
The Victorian Carbon Farming Outreach Program is delivered with funding support from the Commonwealth of Australia through the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water under the National Carbon Farming Outreach Program. The Program is delivered through a partnership between Agriculture Victoria, 10 Catchment Management Authorities and Landcare Victoria and other bodies.
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Multispecies Pastures Tutorial #3 with Jade Killoran
In this series of four online tutorials multispecies pasture specialist, Jade Killoran will discuss the establishment and management of your multispecies pastures.
Each tutorial will focus on a topic essential for the success of your multispecies pasture:
Monday 16 March - Seeds
Friday 20 March - Paddock Preparation
Monday 23 March - Grazing Management
Thursday 26 March – Monitoring Tools
Her presentation will be followed by an opportunity for you to ask questions and to workshop your paddock plans for Autumn multispecies pasture. Join all four sessions or just the sessions relevant to your needs.
Jade (B.Ag Hons) is an independent multispecies forage/cover crop consultant & researcher, working with Victorian farmers through her consultancy ‘Healthy Farming Systems’ where she is passionate about helping farmers trial, adopt, and manage multispecies cover crops.
REGISTER HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-multispecies-pastures-for-soil-health-with-jade-killoran
The Victorian Carbon Farming Outreach Program is delivered with funding support from the Commonwealth of Australia through the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water under the National Carbon Farming Outreach Program. The Program is delivered through a partnership between Agriculture Victoria, 10 Catchment Management Authorities and Landcare Victoria and other bodies.
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Friends of Mannerim Memorial Indigenous Garden
Join the Friends for their third Sunday of the month working bee, caring for this World War 1 Memorial planted out as an indigenous garden.
For more information contact Sophie: facilitator@bellarinelandcare.org.au
640 Swan Bay Rd, Mannerim (next to the Bellarine Rail Trail).
Multispecies Pastures Tutorial #2 with Jade Killoran
In this series of four online tutorials multispecies pasture specialist, Jade Killoran will discuss the establishment and management of your multispecies pastures.
Each tutorial will focus on a topic essential for the success of your multispecies pasture:
Monday 16 March - Seeds
Friday 20 March - Paddock Preparation
Monday 23 March - Grazing Management
Thursday 26 March – Monitoring Tools
Her presentation will be followed by an opportunity for you to ask questions and to workshop your paddock plans for Autumn multispecies pasture. Join all four sessions or just the sessions relevant to your needs.
Jade (B.Ag Hons) is an independent multispecies forage/cover crop consultant & researcher, working with Victorian farmers through her consultancy ‘Healthy Farming Systems’ where she is passionate about helping farmers trial, adopt, and manage multispecies cover crops.
REGISTER HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-multispecies-pastures-for-soil-health-with-jade-killoran
The Victorian Carbon Farming Outreach Program is delivered with funding support from the Commonwealth of Australia through the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water under the National Carbon Farming Outreach Program. The Program is delivered through a partnership between Agriculture Victoria, 10 Catchment Management Authorities and Landcare Victoria and other bodies.
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Multispecies Pastures Tutorial Series with Jade Killoran
In this series of four online tutorials multispecies pasture specialist, Jade Killoran will discuss the establishment and management of your multispecies pastures.
Each tutorial will focus on a topic essential for the success of your multispecies pasture:
Monday 16 March - Seeds
Friday 20 March - Paddock Preparation
Monday 23 March - Grazing Management
Thursday 26 March – Monitoring Tools
Her presentation will be followed by an opportunity for you to ask questions and to workshop your paddock plans for Autumn multispecies pasture. Join all four sessions or just the sessions relevant to your needs.
Jade (B.Ag Hons) is an independent multispecies forage/cover crop consultant & researcher, working with Victorian farmers through her consultancy ‘Healthy Farming Systems’ where she is passionate about helping farmers trial, adopt, and manage multispecies cover crops.
REGISTER HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-multispecies-pastures-for-soil-health-with-jade-killoran
The Victorian Carbon Farming Outreach Program is delivered with funding support from the Commonwealth of Australia through the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water under the National Carbon Farming Outreach Program. The Program is delivered through a partnership between Agriculture Victoria, 10 Catchment Management Authorities and Landcare Victoria and other bodies.
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Friends of Mannerim Memorial Indigenous Garden
Join the Friends for their third Sunday of the month working bee, caring for this World War 1 Memorial planted out as an indigenous garden.
For more information contact Sophie: facilitator@bellarinelandcare.org.au / 0457 333 727
640 Swan Bay Rd, Mannerim (next to the Bellarine Rail Trail).
Bellarine Landcare Monthly Meeting: Native Fauna vs Rabbits
Join the Rabbit Sweep to explore the possibilities of fauna and flora regeneration if rabbits are controlled on the Bellarine.
Bellarine Agricultural Show, BLG Display & Activities
BLG will have a display at the Bellarine Agricultural Show. If you are able to help out for an hour or two please contact us here
Portarlington Recreation Reserve, Boat Rd, Portarlington
Nursery Sunday Sale
The Nursery will open for the ‘Last Sunday of the Month Sale Day’ subject to weather conditions.
P.S. Please return empty tubes, trays and hikos which we will gratefully reuse to grow more plants!
The Nursery is usually open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9am - 3pm. It’s preferred if you can call ahead to check a good time to pop in, as the Nursery often gets busy with classes and groups. Call or text Fiona on 0439 392 369.
Edwards Point Walk POSTPONED DUE TO TOTAL FIRE BAN
OUR WALK HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE TOTAL FIRE BAN. IT WILL BE RESCHEDULED.
Join us for a guided walk at Edwards Point Nature Reserve. BYO water bottle & snacks. In case of hot weather, high winds or high fire danger the event will be postponed. This walk is instead of the Bellarine Landcare monthly meeting at the Marcus Hill Hall. RSVP essential here: https://events.humanitix.com/edwards-point-nature-reserve-guided-walk
Bellarine Landcare Nursery First trading Day.
Last day we are open for 2025. We reopen for usual opening hours on Monday 19 January, 9am.)
Bellarine Landcare Nursery last trading day
Last day we are open for 2025. We reopen for usual opening hours on Monday 19 January, 9am.)
Bellarine Landcare Community Celebration
Join us at the Marcus Hill Hall for the Bellarine Landcare Community Celebration. Let’s catch up, meet new friends and celebrate the year.
RSVP here: https://events.humanitix.com/bellarine-landcare-community-celebration
Nursery Sunday Sale
The Nursery will open for the ‘Last Sunday of the Month Sale Day’. All welcome.
P.S. Please return empty tubes, trays and hikos which we will gratefully reuse to grow more plants!
The Nursery is usually open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9am - 3pm. It’s preferred if you can call ahead to check a good time to pop in, as the Nursery often gets busy with classes and groups. Call or text Fiona on 0439 392 369.
Native Plants of the Bellarine
Join Fiona Love and Kate Lockhart as they talk about the local native (indigenous) plants of the Bellarine Peninsula, and how to use them in a garden context. We will then go for a walk around the gardens surrounding the Library to admire the beautiful native garden, which is such a great example for what you can do at home. Register here
EcoVineyards Workshop
Join Dr Mary Retallack to find out how EcoVineyards is collaborating with wine grape growers across Australia to enhance soil health, establish ground covers and increase functional biodiversity.
Dr Mary Retallack is highly regarded in the Australian wine, agroecology and agribusiness sectors. She has worked in a wide range of practical, extension and consultancy roles both within Australia and overseas over the past 30 years. Her expertise can be used to complement and add value to your agribusiness.
Discover practical agroecological solutions for your vineyard, including:.
· EcoVineyards program overview
· Plant nutrition pyramid
· Pests and beneficials in vineyards
· Sharing tailored, practical and ecologically focused solutions.
· Growing in harmony with nature
Join us at 10am for 10.30am start. Morning tea and lunch is provided.
The presentation at Provenance Wines will be followed by a local vineyard visit,
This is a Free event but RSVP essential.
Swan Bay’s Saltmarshes - walk & talk with Jeff Yogivic
Swan Bay’s saltmarshes are precious ecosystems which play an vital role in the function of Swan Bay. Join us for a walk with botanist, Jeff Yogivic who will talk about the saltmarsh plants and the role they play in the ecology of Swan Bay.
Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/swan-bay-saltmarsh-walk
Walk followed by supper.
This event is in partnership with the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority. All welcome.
Working Bee - Friends of the Basin & Belchers Reserve
Come and join in the fun! Everyone welcome.
Nursery Sunday Sale
The Nursery will open for the ‘Last Sunday of the Month Sale Day’. All welcome.
P.S. Please return empty tubes, trays and hikos which we will gratefully reuse to grow more plants!
The Nursery is usually open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9am - 3pm. It’s preferred if you can call ahead to check a good time to pop in, as the Nursery often gets busy with classes and groups. Call or text Fiona on 0439 392 369.
Fencing Workshop - Learn how to Install, Maintain & Repair Fences
Join us for a practical, on-farm workshop with two skilled fencing contractors sharing their knowledge. Learn how to install a fence and maintain and repair existing ones as well as how fencing relates to good biosecurity. Includes morning tea and lunch. Spots are limited. Register here: Registration link: https://zfrmz.com/OPha23DpUG0uQYmRnDVk
Workshop location: 120 Church Rd, Bellarine
Bellarine Rabbit Sweep Field Day
You are invited to a free Bellarine Rabbit Sweep Blitz.
Come and chat to our rabbit experts and join in a neighbourhood walk and talk, as we look at and discuss rabbit proof fences, the role of rabbit harbour, and effective rabbit control strategies.
The aim of our free blitz is to help neighbours progress rabbit control activity. We know from experience that working with neighbours is the only way and it can be fun!
We would like you to come because:
you want to join one of the local groups, or
you would like to work with your neighbours to form a group, or even
because you are willing to volunteer to help others with their rabbit problem.
Things you can choose to learn about:
identifying and assessing a rabbit problem;
habitat removal; rabbit-proof fencing;
planning action; details of necessary tasks; engaging experts, and
meeting contractors and volunteers. .
We will have experienced people demonstrating the various activities.
Our experts will invite questions and discussions - not talk at you!
Our events are kid friendly but we do not welcome dogs.
BLG Monthly Gathering - Stephen Murphy: Recreating biodiversity on the Bellarine, guided by echoes from the past.
Steve will give us a glimpse into the landscape as it was prior to colonisation, under Wadawurrung management and discuss how we “recreate the country” in the 21st Century.
His discussion contributes to our planning towards Bellarine Biolinks & is a part of our Victorian Landcare Grant, Landholder Stewardship Project.”
Steve writes a regular nature restoration blog and you can find out more here: Recreating the Country - Recreating the Country
He’s just published his second edition of Recreating the Country. Ten Key Principles for designing sustainable landscapes.
Working Bee - Friends of the Basin & Belchers Reserve
Come and join in the fun! Everyone welcome.
Nursery Sunday Sale
The Nursery will open for the ‘Last Sunday of the Month Sale Day’. All welcome.
P.S. Please return empty tubes, trays and hikos which we will gratefully reuse to grow more plants!
The Nursery is usually open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9am - 3pm. It’s preferred if you can call ahead to check a good time to pop in, as the Nursery often gets busy with classes and groups. Call or text Fiona on 0439 392 369.
Friends of Mannerim Memorial Indigenous Garden
Join the Friends for their third Sunday of the month working bee, caring for this World War 1 Memorial planted out as an indigenous garden.
For more information contact Sophie: facilitator@bellarinelandcare.org.au
640 Swan Bay Rd, Mannerim (next to the Bellarine Rail Trail).