Below is a list of our latest news and events across the entire Yarra Ranges Landcare Network groups.
- All Group News & Events
- North East Melbourne Intrepid NEWS
- Upper Yarra
- Mt Toolebewong
- Olinda Creek
- Montrose Upper (MULGa)
- Friends of Sassafras Creek Inc (FOSC)
- Macclesfield
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Wednesday, 25 September 2024Join North East Melbourne and Upper Goulburn Intrepid Landcare for led yoga practice on the lush greens at Maroondah Reservoir Park, then spend some time giving back, removing environmental weeds from the landscape. This will be followed by a FREE lunch.
Open to all abilities and experience levels. BYO yoga mat or towel (we have a limited number of mats available to borrow, so speak to us if you need one). Gloves & tools provided. Bring water, sun protection and sturdy footwear. This is a dog-friendly park, so you are welcome to bring your pooch.
Date: Saturday, October 27th
Time: 10am - 1pm
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YBdweg7pJ6vCw9Jk9
Register: https://forms.gle/tLJ6fZ559Dz5qfhw7Please register by 21st Oct for catering purposes.
Thursday, 21 March 2024We invite members of the local community around Millgrove to join us and the Millgrove Residents Action Group (MRAG) for a spolight walk in the school holidays. We will survey to see and hear what animals live around the Yarra River along Dee Road and River Street. Contact Karen This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for details. Suitable for ages 5+. BYO torches. Bookings are required as numbers are limited. This event is funded by a Healesville Environment Watch Inc. Community Partnerships grant from Yarra Ranges Council.
Thursday, 21 March 2024We had seven volunteers join us to clean up litter in one of our revegetation areas in Badger Creek on Sun 3 March. Volunteers represented our landcare group, Healesville Environment Watch Inc, the Badger Creek Community, Healesville Scouts and Healesville Rotary. MP Cindy McLeish joined us, too. We collected two bags of rubbish, one of recycling, a mattress protector, basketball, and a broken garden ornament (from the creek). Two large piles of Calystegia were removed from our growing plants - this garden escapee smothers shrubs and prevents them growing up nice and straight.
Thursday, 21 March 2024We had a platypus survey training evening in Warburton on 18 March with Healesville Environment Watch Inc and members of the Warburton community. 13 volunteers came along to learn how to survey and record sightings. Whilst we saw no platypus that night, one of the volunteers tried the technique on Tuesday and recorded one near the tennis courts, with great footage of it popping up to the surface. We also recorded the birds and frogs we saw/heard on the night. We look forward to more animals being recorded and sightings uploaded to iNaturalist. This event was funded by a Yarra Ranges Council Community Partnership grant.
Friday, 06 October 2023Members only orchid survey at two properties in Badger Creek with ANOS(Vic) and Healesville Environment Watch Inc. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
Friday, 06 October 2023Join fellow members at 1.30 pm on Saturday 28 October for a wildflower walk, AGM and 30th Birthday High Tea celebration at Gruyere. BYO a plate of food to share and cold drinks. Hot drinks provided. Please RSVP by Thursday 26 Ocotober to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Friday, 06 October 2023Join fellow members for a 10 am AGM at ECOSS, followed by a wildflower walk at Wesburn. BYO a plate of food to share for morning tea. RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Thursday 26 October.
Wednesday, 26 July 2023We'll be attending the council's planting morning at Everard Park, Healesville, to protect and improve local biodiversity and platypus habitat.
Saturday, 03 June 2023Join us on Saturday June 17th from 11:30am - 3pm for a planting day in collaboration with Anderson's Creek Landcare. We'll be helping restore the wetlands and Copper Butterfly habitat at Warrandyte State Park. Expect some gardening, fungi tours, done butterfly talks, and good company :)
Bring your sunsmart and wet weather gear. Don't forget your drink bottle and some food. Gloves/tools will be provided but bring your own if you've gottem.
We will meet opposite 12 Gold Memorial Rd. Warrandyte.
Please register your attendance via ParkConnect: ParkConnect link
Thursday, 25 May 2023Join landcarers and the Reefton-McMahons Creek Action Group to revegetate along the creek and Yarra River. 9.30 - 10 am free morning tea and registration, BYO cup for your drink and gloves. Children must be accompanied by an adult. RSVP essential to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Friday 23 June.
Sunday, 30 April 2023Join us on Saturday, May 13th, from 10am - 2pm for our first working bee of the year on a regenerative urban farm in Greensborough. We'll be working with Veggie Empire, a collective who grow fruit, vegetables, and herbs at Beales Road Farm. Expect some weeding, a farm tour, and a delicious vegan/locally sourced lunch.
Gloves/tools will be provided but bring your own if you've gottem.
Park next to the open field along Wickham Place, Saint Helena, and walk in.
Please register your attendance to come at this eventbrite link (so we have enough yummy food for you):
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beales-rd-farm-working-bee-tickets-624196487497?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb
Saturday, 29 April 2023Our landcare group will join community groups in Healesville for a 21st anniversary planting morning at Coronation Park, River St, on Sunday 28 May. The event will commence at 9.30 am with a free morning tea and registration. After a celebratory message or two, planting will continue until noon. BYO a cup for your drink and gloves. Registration essential for catering to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Fri 26 May.
Wednesday, 12 April 2023We've spread our wings and merged with some nearby Intrepid groups, and are now called North East Melbourne Intrepid Landcare. You can follow us on Facebook NEMIntrepidLandcare or send us an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Wednesday, 22 March 2023Due to the April working bee clashing with Easter and the May one being on Mother's day, working bees will resume in June; weather pemitting.
Thursday, 12 January 2023We've commenced growing our plants for our 2023 Tree Day event at McMahons Creek, which will be in June. They are at the nursery at ECOSS and have now been transferred into tubes. Discussions with DEECA and VicRoads are taking place to determine the exact sites for planting.
Monday, 15 August 2022The 2022 MULGa AGM will be held in the rotunda at Hahndorf's Fine Chocolates on Saturday 3rd September at 9.30am. Please join us and become involved in maintaining the beautiful environment in the Montrose area. For details, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Friday, 22 July 2022Come and join us for the August working bee
Date: Sunday 13th of August
Time: 10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Location: May Moons Reserve, 1190-1196 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Kalorama (next to Kawarrra Gardens)
We will be doing some follow-up work from a visit earlier this year. This involves weeding and regeneration of the area.
Please bring a plate to share, if you want to join us for a cuppa and snacks.,
Some basic tools will be provided, and feel free to bring your own.
For further details please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tuesday, 28 June 2022Join members of Upper Yarra Landcare and ECOSS on Sunday 7 August to improve the habitat for native animals at ECOSS, 711 Old Warburton Rd, Wesburn. BYO gloves and a cup for a drink. RSVPs requiredby Fri 5 August to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Tuesday, 28 June 2022Join landcarers and the local community on Sunday 7 August to create new habitat for native wildlife in Badger Creek. BYO gloves and a cup for a drink. No pets please. We will commence at 9.30 with registration and morning tea, and plant from 10 am. Park at the intersection of Fauna Ave and Badger Creek Rd, Badger Creek, at the rear of Healesville Sanctuary. RSVPs essential to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Fri 5 August.
This year our Healesville Community planting event on 28 May will be substituted for our 2023 Tree Day event.
Saturday, 03 April 2021Working Bee - 1st Saturday of the month
9.30-11.30am
Meet corner of Brown’s & Old Coach Rds, Montrose
Wednesday, 11 March 2020Join members on a trip to the Bundoora campus of LaTrobe University.
We'll travel via the RSL community bus from Healesville, departing at 10 am.
BYO morning tea and picnic lunch.
Wednesday, 11 March 2020Learn about the new rust control trial for Wandering Trad at an afternoon workshop in Healesville. Join fellow landcare members for a presentation and site release demonstration.
Take a sample home if you agree to be part of the trial and monitor progress. 1.30 - 3.30 pm. Healesville Living & Learning Centre.
Sunday, 28 March 2021Come Along to our Working Bees
Held on the LAST Sunday of Every Month.
Friday, 12 June 2015At our recent AGM, Steve Mitchell announced his retirement from the committee. Steve was a founding member of Macclesfield Landcare Group 1996, has served as a committee member since then, and readily contributed to the Landcarer newsletter. During 2005 Steve wrote the Local Area Plan for the Woori Yallock sub catchment.
We welcome Ron Sawyer as a new committee member.
