All the latest news, information and newsletters from the Beechworth Landcare Group.
Beechworth Landcare acts as the host organisation for Beechworth Sustainability as it is such an appropriate fit with its objectives, and provides opportunities for interest groups to work together and share skills and information.
Most importantly, Landcare is able to provide the necessary insurance and public liability cover for public events and activities, and the structure to ensure good governance for a community organisation.
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Want to know more about Landcare, and about the Beechworth Landcare group? then read on! Landcare was the idea of 2 women, the Hon Joan Kirner, then Minister for Conservation Forests and Lands and the late Heather Mitchell, then President of the Victorian Farmers Federation), and was endorsed by both the National Farmers Federation and the Australian Conservation Foundation when it was inaugurated. The auspicing body for Landcare, which manages the insurance and incorporation aspects, is the Victorian Farm Tree and Landcare Association (VFTLA). It is supported by, but not controlled by, the VFF. There is also now a diverse and independent congregation of Landcare groups called the Victorian Landcare Council, whose purpose is to give Landcare an independent voice. You can learn more about Landcare in Victoria on their website: www.landcarevic.net.au You can also visit the North East Victorian Landcare Gateway here: northeast.landcarevic.net.au to find out what's happening with Landcare groups around our region.
About Beechworth Landcare Group Beechworth Landcare is our local landcare group. Their vision is to:
As well as hosting Beechworth Sustainability, Beechworth Landcare has a number of events and projects of it's own, including the long term revegetation of the Spring Creek area. The group holds regular events, walks, property visits and workshops for members. It is a friendly community group with community-based projects and education. It's a great way to learn about this region, and the unique Beechworth natural heritage and environment. There are no formal requirements from members - just that people will only do what they can manage, when it suits them - and have fun! Membership fees are still only $20 (individual/family) or $15 (concession)! Your membership fees go towards
More members = more funding = more projects and events = MORE FUN! If you would like to learn more about Beechworth Landcare, or to join then please email
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Dear Landcare Lovers While moon sets atop the trees, leaves cling to rain. Bash? (1644-94)
The lovely native grasses around our house cling to the raindrops. They (the grasses) are thriving with the rain we’ve had through winter, and have developed a beautiful ‘weeping’ effect. Sadly we had to cancel our August event (propagating and dividing native grasses) because of the wild weather on 16 August, but we’ve rescheduled this for Sunday 6 September, 10am to 12 noon at Alan and Joy’s property.
Landcare Events These are the dates for Beechworth Landcare events for the remainder of 2009.
But at my back I alwaies hear
In this edition of the Cypress Express
In this month's edition of The Cypress Express
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