Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network

06/10/2026

Congratulations to Mornington Peninsula for taking out the Tidy Town Award for a second year in a row, but in particular a special shout out to one of our special Landcarers, Malcolm Legg, who was awarded the prestigious Dame Phyllis Frost award for decades spent championing our precious Mornington Peninsula wildlife - well done Mal 💚

02/10/2026

A couple of spots have opened up for our free Women's Weaving Workshop on Friday 9 October, 9am - 1.30pm.

Led by Skyla Lauch of Living Culture, with breakfast and lunch provided by Djambana catering and taking place at a beautiful private property in Boneo, this event is not to be missed.

Given the high level of interest, we kindly ask participants to register only if they intend to attend, ensuring as many volunteers and community members as possible can take part. If you book but can no longer attend, simply cancel your booking on Eventbrite so your place can be made available to someone on the waitlist.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1981281778133?aff=oddtdtcreator

25/09/2026

A great initiative by MP Equine Landcare

Thanks to the Balnarring and District Bendigo Bank for their generous support of this series

20/09/2026

The MPLN is thrilled to invite you to the next "Learning From the Past, Looking to the Future" event - a special, free Woman’s Weaving Workshop on Friday 9th October.

The day will commence with breakfast at 9am, followed by weaving with Skyla from Living Culture from 9.30-12.30 and followed by lunch from 12.30 -1pm.

Participants will be guided in traditional and modern weaving techniques and is suited to all skill levels from beginners to experienced weavers alike. As weaving is traditionally known as "women's business", gents please pass this invite to a special female friend.

All materials will be provided, along with catered breakfast and lunch from Djambana Catering.

Booking to this FREE session is essential. To reserve your place, please register via the following Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/womens-weaving-circle-tickets-1981281778133?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Places are strictly limited to 15 participants, so if for any reason you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your booking to make your place available for those on the waitlist.

17/09/2026

This Saturday we return to Buckley’s Reserve to tackle the pittosporums.

Spring has sprung and pitto’s are doing their best to create more of themselves. As an invasive species and significant environmental w**d on the Peninsula, more of them is absolutely NOT want we want!

So, please join us this Saturday:
- Saturday 19th September
- 9–11am
- Buckley’s Reserve, corner Balnarring and Myers roads (but please park a little further south than the corner opposite Jackalope/Rare Hare vineyard)

As always, bring sturdy boots, good gloves, and some secateurs/loppers if you have them.

Thanks!
MCC Landcare team

06/09/2026

The Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network has a treat in store for 20 lucky community members...

What: Bush Tucker Guided Walk with Living Culture
Where: Baldry’s Crossing, Greens Bush
When: 12 SEPTEMBER @ 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
Cost: Free!

Registrations are essential, get your tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1981914215771?aff=oddtdtcreator

Explore the Greens Bush area, rich with Indigenous significance and abundant with native fauna and flora. Your Living Culture guide, Hudson will point out plants and areas of interest, as well as their use and significance in medicine, bush tucker and Indigenous culture. After the walk stay on for a yarn and bite to eat.

This event is proudly delivered as part of MPLNs 'Learning from the Past, Looking to the Future' initiative, funded through a 25/26 Victorian Landcare Grant.

If you cannot attend for any reason, please cancel your ticket so that it can be allocated to someone else.

07/08/2026

Be Quick, we have 4 places available…..don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn about Culture & Country, this Thursday 13 August. Secure your spot https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1993895636523?aff=oddtdtcreator

As part of MPLNs 'Learning from the Past, Looking to the Future' initiative, we have a special Cultural Immersion and Bush Nursery Tour planned on the 13 August, 9.30-12.30am.

Come along and gain a deeper understanding of how local plant species have long been used by the Bunurong/Boonwurrung peoples for food, medicine, fibre and everyday life.

We will be taken on a guided walk along the Koorie Plant Trail at Willum Warrain in Hastings and learn practical propagation techniques in the Bush Nursery.

This free event is an excellent opportunity to broaden your Cultural awareness and deepen your appreciation of the rich ecological and cultural heritage of the Mornington Peninsula.

Places are strictly limited and registrations are essential. To book go to:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1993895636523?aff=oddtdtcreator

In the event that you are unable to make it, please cancel your ticket to allow someone else to take your place.

04/08/2026

Have your say yet on the future of HMAS Cerberus land by 25 August. Details below.

03/08/2026

It's Landcare Week!!! As part of the celebrations Merricks Coolart Landcare group will be setting up a stall near Ritchies Balnarring Saturday 8 August from 10am–2pm to chat about all things Landcare! MCCLG members and volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions about the work being carried out by the group, including:

- the multi-year 'Balnarring to the Bay Biolink' (Biolink 1)
- the Balnarring Bush Food Garden
- the Biolink 2 initiative ending at Buckley's Reserve

Come down and say g'day!

02/08/2026

As part of MPLNs 'Learning from the Past, Looking to the Future' initiative, we have a special Cultural Immersion and Bush Nursery Tour planned on the 13 August, 9.30-12.30am.

Come along and gain a deeper understanding of how local plant species have long been used by the Bunurong/Boonwurrung peoples for food, medicine, fibre and everyday life.

We will be taken on a guided walk along the Koorie Plant Trail at Willum Warrain in Hastings and learn practical propagation techniques in the Bush Nursery.

This free event is an excellent opportunity to broaden your Cultural awareness and deepen your appreciation of the rich ecological and cultural heritage of the Mornington Peninsula.

Places are strictly limited and registrations are essential. To book go to:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1993895636523?aff=oddtdtcreator

In the event that you are unable to make it, please cancel your ticket to allow someone else to take your place.