Chiltern Landcare Group

03/05/2026

With some very welcome light rain falling this morning, members of the Chiltern Landcare Group were hard at work at the Chiltern Goods Shed planting 100 plants across nine different species, to provide beautification as well as habitat for our local native wildlife.

The plants included some uncommon Acacias and Rhagodias, as well as Grevilleas, Callistemons, Melaleucas and more.

In a few months we will be back for further plantings which will be done in conjunction with the local primary schools as an educational activity.


Ovens Landcare Network

08/04/2026

Today the Chiltern Landcare Group was out in force, removing woody weeds along Black Dog Creek. Have a look at the example before-and-after photos here to see the difference it is making. We will continue removing weeds like Briar Roses, Blackberry, figs, Ash species and numerous Prunus species before revegetating with indigenous shrubs later in the year.

07/04/2026

Wildlife Discovery Spotlight Evening 18th April

Adjacent to the Chiltern Mt Pilot National Park in the Springhurst Byawatha Hills area. RSVP to https://forms.gle/PW9JPLmKVdEhzbAf9

This looks like a very special event!

Hosted by MOLC and Springhurst Byawatha Landcare Group - Come and discover the wildlife that comes alive after dark.
Join us for a family‑friendly Native Wildlife Discovery Evening featuring live animals, a spotlight walk, plenty of fascinating fauna facts and enjoy a free BBQ.
It’s a fantastic night out for both kids and adults. Spaces are limited — book early so you don’t miss out.
See flyer for details

04/03/2026

Today, Chiltern Landcare Group met with representatives from Ovens Landcare Network, Indigo Shire Council and Agriculture Victoria to map out a plan to significantly reduce the rabbit problem in Chiltern over the course of this year. It was a very productive meeting, with a lot of actions planned over the next 6 months. Watch this space!

25/02/2026

On Saturday February 28, the Chiltern Landcare Group will be cleaning up the area around Lake Anderson and the park. If you would like to join in, meet us at the swimming pool carpark at 9.30am.

19/02/2026

This week the Chiltern Landcare Group began work on our latest project - removing all the horrible woody weeds along Black Dog Creek.
We started at Dillons Bridge on Mackay Street. It’s a small start but it’s already noticeably better, with much more to come over future months. We will also be helping to reduce the rabbit harbour with this work.
If this is something that interests you, please feel free to contact us to join in. The more hands the better!

07/01/2026

If you are keen to run a sustainable property, this workshop is for you. Register now to secure your place.

Hear about Healthy Hectares North East from past program participants.Healthy Hectares is a workshop series for Landholders managing small properties in the ...

07/01/2026

This sounds like a wonderful Summer family event! Book now!

EVENT POSTPONED - New Date TBC
Gather the family and join Ovens Landcare for dinner and a screening of this inspiring family movie.
When - TBC
Where - Oxley Shire Hall
Cost - $5/head or $10/family
BBQ dinner provided
Limited places so booking is essential.
Book here - https://events.humanitix.com/future-council-oxley
Thank you to the Rural City of Wangaratta for their support with this event.

07/11/2025

Today the Chiltern Landcare Group were back at Suffolk Street Reserve. We planted around 30 locally indigenous but uncommon plants, including a couple of different Acacias, Snowy Mint Bush, Flat-Leaf Bush Pea and others, including the area recently burned by the CFA. We then attacked the very overgrown grassy areas and removed a lot of Scotch Thistle. It all looks much better but much more needs to be done. If you’d like to help us, membership for an individual or household is only $20 per year. Contact us to join us!

19/09/2025

On Thursday September 18, Chiltern Landcare Group hosted a public session on Designing a Habitat garden at St Joseph’s Primary School, where we also launched the new native garden there. Sue Brunskill was guest speaker, and around 40 people attended. It was a marvellous event.