Geelong Landcare Network

13/01/2026

Our thoughts are with the communities across Victoria who have been, and continue to be, impacted by bushfires. We recognise the loss of homes, infrastructure and businesses built over years and generations, and the heartbreaking destruction of livestock and wildlife. As communities and towns across Victoria are deeply shocked and grieving, we encourage you to reach out for assistance during this time of crisis.

We thank all the incredible first responders - many of whom are volunteers - who are doing everything they can to keep people, property and livestock safe.

If you’re in or near a danger zone, stay informed through your local ABC radio station and VicEmergency.

Support is available:
• Emergency relief payments (Vic): 1800 226 226
https://services.dffh.vic.gov.au/january-2026-fires

• Relief centres & services:
https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/relief/

• Fodder relief & agistment support (VFF): 1300 882 833
https://www.vff.org.au/vff-emergency-fodder-program/

• Report fire impacts on farms:
https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/farm-management/emergency-management/bushfires

We recognise these communities, including many landcarers will be facing weeks and months of recovery.

Stay safe.

12/01/2026

GROUNDED Australia Festival 2026 is gaining ground !

When: April 22 and 23
Where: Yan Yan Gurt West Farm, outside Deans Marsh

It’s our opportunity to be celebrated – to share our unique Otway local expertise, culture, food, drinks and music

Call out for contributors including FOOD VENDORS, STALL HOLDERS and VOLUNTEERS

GET INVOLVED - BE PART OF GROUNDED

Register your interest at GROUNDED website
https://groundedaustralia.com.au/contributors-partners/ or to UBLN via DM

Yan Yan Gurt West Farm GROUNDED Australia Central Otway Landcare Network Corangamite Catchment Management Authority
Otway Harvest Trail

06/01/2026

🔥 Severe Heatwave Warning – Stay Safe! 🔥
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Heatwave Warning for parts of Victoria, including Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, West and South Gippsland, Central, North Central, and South West regions, from Monday 05 January 2026 to Thursday 08 January 2026

✅ Stay cool:
• Seek a cool place like your home, library, community centre, or shopping centre.
• Close windows and draw blinds early to keep heat out.
• Use fans or air-conditioning if available.

✅Hot weather affects Wildlife too:
• Leave out fresh water in shaded areas.
• Create a cool haven in your garden with a hose.
• Learn how to recognise heat-stressed wildlife and get help.

23/12/2025

🦇🪶. Looking back at some of the incredible GLN events from 2025!

From building to bringing it home, our nesting box series was a hit. Here are a few highlights from these fun, hands-on events 🐦✨

22/12/2025

🌾🌼 Looking back at some of the incredible GLN events from 2025!

From Endangered Spiny Rice Flower monitoring to seed collection, it’s been a big year for grassland conservation. Swipe through to check out all the amazing grassland flowers we encountered along the way.

🌸 Bonus points if you can name the species in the photos! 👀🌱

11/12/2025

Save a threatened species and escape the December chaos? Absolutely. 🌿
Join us for a hands-on (and surprisingly fun) seed-collecting adventure with grassland ecologist Dr Debbie Reynolds. Pimelea spinescens is rare, adorable, and totally worth spending your Saturday with.

📅 Saturday 13 December
⏰ 10am–12pm
📍 Rokewood–Shelford Rd, Shelford (adjacent to property #703)

And yes — the day ends with a wildflower tour at Rokewood Cemetery, which is much more cheerful than it sounds. 😄🌼

RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-spiny-rice-flower-conservation-project

Come along, breathe some fresh air, help save a species, and feel extremely smug about your good deeds!

Get tickets on Humanitix - Spiny Rice Flower Conservation Project. Rokewood-Shelford Rd. (Road Reserve adjacent to property number #703)., 703 Rokewood-Shelford Rd, Shelford VIC 3329, Australia. Saturday 13th December 2025. Find event information.

08/12/2025

🌱 Help Protect a Threatened Species!
Join us on Saturday 13 Dec, 10am–12pm on Rokewood–Shelford Rd, Shelford to help collect seeds of the threatened Pimelea spinescens. Volunteer alongside ecologist Dr Debbie Reynolds and contribute to an important seed bank supporting future restoration.

After the fieldwork, enjoy a guided tour of Rokewood Cemetery, one of western Victoria’s most spectacular native grassland flower sites.

Event Details
📅 Saturday 13 December 2025
🕙 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Rokewood–Shelford Rd, Shelford

🔗 Book here:

Get tickets on Humanitix - Spiny Rice Flower Conservation Project. Rokewood-Shelford Rd. (Road Reserve adjacent to property number #703)., 703 Rokewood-Shelford Rd, Shelford VIC 3329, Australia. Saturday 13th December 2025. Find event information.

01/12/2025

🌱 Volunteer for Threatened Species!
Join us on Saturday, 13 Dec, 10am–12pm at Rokewood–Shelford Rd, Shelford to help collect seeds of the threatened Pimelea spinescens. Work alongside ecologist Dr Debbie Reynolds and contribute to the species’ seed bank, supporting restoration efforts.

The day finishes with a guided tour of Rokewood Cemetery, one of western Victoria’s top spots for native grassland flowers.

Event details
📅 Saturday, 13 December 2025
🕙 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Rokewood–Shelford Rd, Shelford

The field day will conclude with a guided tour of Rokewood Cemetery, one of western Victoria’s best sites for viewing a diverse range of native grassland flowers.

🌱 Make a difference for Victoria’s native grasslands!

Get tickets on Humanitix - Spiny Rice Flower Conservation Project. Rokewood-Shelford Rd. (Road Reserve adjacent to property number #703)., 703 Rokewood-Shelford Rd, Shelford VIC 3329, Australia. Saturday 13th December 2025. Find event information.

26/11/2025

24/11/2025