Upper Goulburn Intrepid Landcare

03/09/2026

Last Sunday we teamed up with Friends of the Earth Melbourne (FoEM) to hike the summit of Mt Torbreck and survey the health of the snow gum populations.

There was an incredible turn out, with many from the local and neighbouring regions joining us on such a lovely day!!

The hike was a challenging 2.1km to the top, with many obstacles along the way. As a team we took it slow and steady reaching the top in under 2.5hrs to enjoy the spectacular clear views of the surrounding ranges.

We undertook 5! snow gum health surveys on the way down.

Some stats from those are:
740 trees surveyed,
of those...
✅68% were in good health,
🫤6% were in decline (due to beetle dieback or fire)
☠️20% were dead (due to beetle dieback or fire)

Not great snow gum health overall on the mountain, however the collection of this data is extremely beneficial to help FoEM and their research.

A big thank you to ✨Kim✨ from Friends of the Earth Melbourne for helping organise this citizen science event and providing the group with lots of information regarding snow gums and why they're worth protecting.

01/09/2026

2026 Victorian Landcare Forum Day 2!

Today was as jam-packed as yesterday.

Some highlights from today were:
• Hearing about the different ways to approach succession planning 📝
• The importance in maintaining strong relationships 🤝 with community groups and partners as we are always stronger together 💪

A BIG thank you to Landcare Victoria for such an incredible event!

We caught up with our fellow intrepid Landcarers, full of laughs and good vibes all round.

🗓️ Today’s conference also coincided with !!!

📸 Acacia longifolia (Longleaf Wattle)

31/08/2026

Thanks for such an awesome day guys!! 🤩

10/08/2026

We are teaming up with Friends of the Earth Melbourne to survey the health of Snow Gum Woodlands on Mt Torbreck!

If you're keen to get out into Victoria's forests this winter and involved in some citizen science action 📋 come along.

We may even encounter some snow ❄️, as the summit is 1,516 metres above sea level!!

RSVP HERE: https://www.melbournefoe.org.au/sgs_mt_torbrek

09/08/2026

WHO ARE WE??

If you don't already know, we are an Environmental Volunteering Group based in the Upper Goulburn region of Victoria.

We are part of a wider community of Intrepid Landcare groups, who engage likeminded young adults to in our local environments 🌱.

We do with a twist, we run fun, adventure based activities to connect young adults with nature and each other!

If you're keen to have fun while giving back to nature 😃, come join us at one of our events and see what we're about!

Contact us via email or DM us!
✉️ [email protected]

08/08/2026

Last Sunday we teamed up with to plant 🌱 in Alexandra on Taungurung Country to have a belated celebration for 🎉🧤

We're so proud of the effort everyone put into the day, and with 165 plants in the ground what a successful one it was! 🥳

If you're keen to have fun while giving back to nature, come join us at one of our events and see what we're about!

30/07/2026

🌱 Looking for something to do this weekend? 🌱

Join us this Saturday for our National Tree Day planting event in Alexandra! 🌿 With lots of native plants ready to get in the ground, it's a great chance to get outdoors, meet some awesome people, and make a real difference for our local environment. 💚

✨ No experience needed – just bring your enthusiasm!
🍕 Lunch is on us (pizza at On Point Brewery!)
🚗 Carpooling is available
🌳 Planting tools and gloves are provided

Whether you've been to one of our events before or you've been thinking about coming along for the first time, we'd love to see you there!

📅 Saturday 2 August
🕘 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
📍 Alexandra

👉 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkBFJLUPaHOsNSXFkqegk3ELbiaXmXFaaNe5o_C18BjSMIrw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=116620371054275012352

🌿 Bring a friend and help us make this National Tree Day a great one! 💚

18/07/2026

Join Upper Goulburn Intrepid Landcare and Murrindindi Shire to celebrate National Tree Day with a planting day!

What to bring:
• Water bottle (additional water will be supplied)
• Appropriate clothing (closed toe shoes, long pants, long sleeve, hat, sunscreen, gloves [if you have them])

What will be provided:
• Lunch (pizzas at On Point Brewery), tea, and coffee will be provided (let us know of any dietaries)
• Gloves (if you have your own gloves please bring them)
• Planting tools

Carpooling 🚗 will be available; if you would be interested in carpooling, please let us know when registering.

Date: 2nd August 2026
Time: 9am Start, 12pm Finish
Location: Alexandra, VIC

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkBFJLUPaHOsNSXFkqegk3ELbiaXmXFaaNe5o_C18BjSMIrw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=116620371054275012352
We look forward to seeing you all there!

03/06/2026

🎉 Seven years! 🎉

Today we celebrate 7 incredible years of Upper Goulburn Intrepid Landcare — and every single one of those years has been shaped by the wonderful people who make this group what it is.

Seven years of muddy boots, planting days, working bees, and shared thermoses of tea. Seven years of hitting the trails together, cameras in hand for every stunning wildflower along the way. Of camping under the stars, gathering around the BBQ, and laughing a lot in between. Seven years of friends coming together, sleeves rolled up, hearts wide open — all for love of this land we call home.

None of it would have happened without our incredible volunteers, whose time and passion have driven everything we do. And a heartfelt thank you to our committee members over the years — your dedication, behind-the-scenes hard work, and vision have kept this group going and growing.

Together we've made a real difference for our bush, our waterways, our wildlife, and our community. Here's to the next seven years — and all the hands that will help shape them. 🌿🥳

We hope you enjoy these little flashbacks as much as we do — seven years of memories, and so many more to come. 📸 We would love to hear what your favourite memory from Intrepid is!

01/06/2026

The May edition of Landcare in Focus is out now! 🌿📖

This edition showcases the incredible diversity of Landcare, from climate-smart farming and drought resilience to AI-powered w**d detection and shorebird conservation.

We're especially excited to see a feature on the next generation of Landcare leaders, including several inspiring Intrepid Landcare groups and young people making a real difference for nature. 💚

Check it out and be inspired by the future of Landcare!

Landcare in Focus Magazine is now out! 🌿📖

From climate smart farming, investing in drought resilience and using AI for w**d detection, to protecting shorebirds at a globally important wetland. This edition demonstrates the diversity of landcare and the people behind it.

A special feature in this edition are the interviews with the next generation of landcare leaders working with landcare groups and other partners.

A big shout out to Intrepid Landcare, Wattle, Urban Guerrillas, Co-Exist Australia, Breathe Easy, WYLD Projects Indigenous Corporation and the many other young people taking action for care for nature.

Read the May edition online here: https://ow.ly/hK9G50Z4ZT1