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Bellarine Landcare Group

The Bellarine Landcare Group (BLG) aims to preserve, protect and enhance the natural environment of the Bellarine Peninsula. We are part of the Victorian volunteer Landcare movement - a joint effort between volunteers, the community, government and businesses.

Whether you live, work or regularly visit the Bellarine Peninsula, please consider joining us to help contribute to this precious place.

The Bellarine Landcare Group is a member of the Bellarine Catchment Network

Links

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bellarinelandcare

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellarinelandcare/?hl=en

Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/bellarine_lc

Contact Details

0457 333 727

info@bellarinelandcare.org.au

Bellarine Landcare Group

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Bellarine Landcare Group Events

Rabbit Sweep Field day

As the Rabbit Sweep we have spent a lot of time and energy learning about possibilities with respect to control of rabbits. At last, we are moving into preliminary action! There is an event planned for November 23. In Rabbit Sweep style, We want to offer demos in the various techniques used for rabbit control...

"Controversies and Challenges of Managing Invasive Species" A discussion session on the work of Prof. Euan Ritchie

For more than a hundred years, Victorians have been battling invasive animals. There is a high cost associated with feral animals including cats, pigs, foxes, rabbits and now deer. We are all affected - our ambiance is altered, our health-promoting environment is not as it should be, agriculture has extra costs, and we are losing indigenous flora and fauna. Just why do we...

RAMSAR WETLANDS OF THE BELLARINE - A Group Exhibition

Our local Ramsar listed wetlands are recognised as internationallysignificant and provide habitat for a diversity of plants and animals,including almost 30 species of migratory birds.Artisans of Australia, the Bellarine Landcare Group and the BellarineCatchment Network are hosting four weeks of art and craft to celebratethese habitats. Artists are invited to contribute works. Contact sophie@bcn.org.au for...

Map Your Farm!

Did you know there’s so much useful information on the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority's (CCMA) NRM Planning Portal which can help you make informed decisions about your property, be it a farm or a town block. Information such as: · Soil type · Vegetation · Water flow and flooding · And even a fascinating 1945...

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Ramsar Wetlands of the Bellarine - Art Exhibition at Artisans of Australia, Drysdale, 13 September - 7 October

Join the members of the Bellarine Catchment Network for this celebration of our internationally recognised Ramsar wetlands of Lake Connewarre and Swan Bay, home to an incredible array of bird life, including the critically endangered Orange-bellied Parrot. Thank you to the artists who, using many different mediums, have created works inspired by these wetlands. The...

Ramsar Wetlands of the Bellarine - Calling all artists

Ramsar Wetlands of the Bellarine: Calling all Artists! Wetlands are a critical part of our natural environment. They protect our shores from waveaction, reduce the impacts of floods, absorb pollutants and improve water quality. Our localRamsar listed wetlands are recognised as internationally significant and provide habitat for adiversity of plants and animals, including almost 30...

Protecting our Birds of Prey

Let's look after our birds of prey so they can eat more rats and mice safely! The Problem New quick kill rat and mouse baits are having a devastating impact on our magnificent hawks, owls and other birds of prey! With their incredible vision they can spot prey from vast distances. Mice and rats form...

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