Upperwillylandcare

05/05/2026

Finding opportunity

Are you a small bush block owner in the Ballarat area?



We’re bringing the Small Blocks Big Dreams project back to the region in partnership with the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority offering workshops tailored to local bush block owners!



Express your interest now via https://ccma.vic.gov.au/projects/small-blocks-big-dreams/
Plus stay tuned for more info about our information session in June.



Since 2022 Small Blocks Big Dreams has empowered over 160 small landholders across the Corangamite CMA region to become land stewards, equipping them with best practice environmental management techniques through tailored land management workshops.



Small Blocks Big Dreams is funded by the Victorian Government through the Our Catchments, Our Communities program.

09/04/2026

Due to the forecast weather being a bit wintery we have had a change of address for this Saturday's Seed Collection Workshop with Seeding Victoria
This workshop will now be held at the Seeding Victoria Headquarters at the La Gerche Gully on Sawpit Rd in Creswick.
The workshop will be located indoors with the possibility of seed collection going ahead in the afternoon if the weather permits so please dress appropriately for outdoor conditions.
We are really looking forward to seeing everyone there. It's not too late to book your spot if you're keen to join us. Link in bio

07/04/2026

Here's a webinar from Seeding Victoria that may be of interest!

Register on Humanitix - Recalcitrant Seed Explained: Lessons for Temperate Seed Collection, Storage and Propagation hosted by Landcare Victoria Inc. . Online. Wednesday 29th April 2026. Find event information.

31/03/2026

Mt Rothwell Tour
On March 7th 2026 a group of 19 attended an evening with the Brisbane Ranges Landcare and headed to the land of amazing mammals at Mt Rothwell Biodiversity Conservation Reserve and rediscovered Australian animals that are largely missing from our landscape as a result of foxes, feral cats and habitat loss. We watched in the spotlight as quolls, bettongs, bandicoots, potoroos and rock wallabies hop, leap and scurry and forage. Animals that were once in your backyard but no longer.

Managed by Odonata Foundation, Mt Rothwell's 473 hectares is Victoria’s second-largest predator-free safe haven.

This Landcare trip was only offered to our Upper Williamsons Creek Landcare Group financial members and their family members!
Don't miss out next time!

Membership in now due.
Membership is based on the calendar year!
The fee is just $20 per annum.
Email [email protected] to join up!

17/03/2026

An amazing workshop with mushroom and photographic legend Alison Pouliot is coming to Ballarat April 1. Check it out.

FORAY – April Fool’s Mushroom Hunt APRIL FOOL’S MUSHROOM HUNT Don’t be an April Fool and get your mushroom ID wrong! Accurately identifying fungi is tricky business. It takes time and skill and knowledge of important diagnostic features. But it’s an exciting and fascinating process getting...

17/03/2026

Great event in Buninyong by our Friends of Union Jack Creek Working Group .

Friends of Union Jack Creek – iNaturalist Introduction and Park Maintenance Day

Join the Friends of Union Jack Creek on 29 March 2026, from 9 am to 11 am, for an introduction to iNaturalist with Martin Thompson. The session includes a guided walk through the park to identify local plants and animals, followed by light maintenance at the first planting site.

All tools and equipment will be provided.

Meeting point: Buninyong Information Centre
Location: South side of the creek between Winter and Cathcart Streets
Registration: Please register via Humanitix using the QR code on the event flyer
Enquiries: [email protected] or Martin on 0412 273 213

This is an all-abilities community session supporting future revegetation projects and helping track local flora and fauna.

02/03/2026

This Saturday!!

Behind the Scenes: Native Plant Propagation Workshop

Ever wondered what happens before community planting days? Join us for a hands-on morning exploring native plant propagation and pricking out.

Come along and learn:
• How seeds are prepared for sowing
• Techniques for pricking out young seedlings
• How to propagate native plants from cuttings
• What happens inside a working Indigenous plant nursery

This is a great opportunity to build your skills, get involved in local revegetation work, and learn more about the Leigh and Yarrowee catchments. Morning tea is provided.

Saturday 7 March
9.00 am – 12.00 pm
City of Ballarat Indigenous Plant Nursery
Corner of Gregory and Gillies Street, Wendouree (Fed TAFE Campus)

This workshop is funded by the Victorian Government’s Green Links – Urban Ripple Project, delivered by the Bunanyung Landscape Alliance and Yarrowee Leigh Catchment Group in collaboration with the City of Ballarat Indigenous Plant Nursery.

Limited spots available.

21/02/2026

See you at the Leigh Catchment Group stall . Come say g'day!

Are you ready to SMART LIVING EXPO 2026? 💚

All the action kicks off tomorrow in beautiful Buninyong from 10am-3.30pm. Join us for a day filled with educational talks & demos, stall holders and community groups, food trucks + live music and kids scavenger hunt.

🗓 Sunday 22nd February
⏰ 10am-3.30pm
📍 Royal Park, Buninyong
🎫 Free to attend
🌐 www.smartlivingexpo.com.au

Celebrate optimism, innovation, and strength of community this Sunday funday. Together, we can show what’s possible when we live - and act - smart together.

10/02/2026

Great opportunity

We’re Hiring - Landcare Facilitator

The Yarrowee Leigh Catchment Group (YLCG) is seeking a committed, community‑focused Landcare Facilitator to support our network of Landcare and environmental volunteer groups across the Southern Ballarat region.

This role is ideal for someone who:
• Thrives on community engagement and collaboration
• Understands natural resource management and Landcare values
• Enjoys empowering volunteers and strengthening local groups
• Wants to make a meaningful contribution to caring for Country on Wadawurrung land

Location: Ballarat (work from home)
Hours: 0.4 FTE, with potential to increase to 0.6
Pay: $45/hr + 12% super
Tenure: February 2026 – March 2028
Applications close: 13 February 2026

This position is supported by the Victorian Landcare Facilitator Program (2025–2028).

If you’re ready to help protect, restore and strengthen our local communities and landscapes, we encourage you to apply.

How to apply:
Email: [email protected]
Subject line: Landcare Facilitator application – [Your Surname]

Let’s work together to build connected, resilient communities dedicated to healing Country and increasing biodiversity.