WHAT’S ON

Coming up in and around our community.

Catch up on Landcare goings on in and around Trentham, from upcoming planting days to past tree-planting triumphs. Dive into events past and future meet ups that bring our community closer to the land.

Feb
20

Grow Festival - Gorse Community Planning

The Victorian Gorse Taskforce (VGT) is trialling the establishment of Community of Practice networks — local support groups designed to strengthen collaboration, knowledge-sharing and on-ground action for gorse control.

With that in mind, Dianna Dawson, Executive Officer of The Gorse Taskforce, would love to invite you (and your members) to an Upper Campaspe Gorse Community of Practice planning session, happening during the GROW Festival in Kyneton on 20 February.

This session will be a relaxed and practical opportunity to:

·  Share success stories from current gorse projects

·  Explore ideas for future collaboration and funding bids

·  Help VGT understand how it can best support your local efforts — whether through demonstration days, one-on-one site visits, technical advice, ambassador mentors, or grant and funding guidance

While there’s already plenty of great land and riparian management happening across the region, this session is about stepping back and taking a more strategic look at long-term gorse control, with the aim of establishing ongoing Community of Practice groups for the Upper Campaspe area.

The discussion will be led by Peter Sporle, VGT Committee member and Gorse Control Coordinator with Pipers Creek Landcare.
Peter is welcome to be contacted prior to the event:

Email: sporlepeter1177@gmail.com
Mobile: 0448 401 372

What: Upper Campaspe – Gorse Community of Practice planning session
Where: VGT Exhibitor Marquee, GROW Festival (Kyneton)
When: 2–3pm, 20 February 2026

Please let Diana know if you’re interested in attending by 15 February 2026. You can contact her at diana.dawson@vicgorsetaskforce.com.au or on 0488 081 918.

We’d love to see a strong mix of Landcare volunteers, landholders and project leaders in the room.

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Bright Eyed Brown Butterfly Restoration Project - Working Bee
Feb
21

Bright Eyed Brown Butterfly Restoration Project - Working Bee

We will continue to undertake maintenance work at the Chinese Spring site, meeting at the High St bridge opposite the Mechanics.

Works will include clearing of fallen debris and tree branches, weeding of the jute matting site and preparation for the continued planting along the waterway to Forest Rd.

Please remember to bring your gloves, sturdy shoes and a hat. Our equipment officer, Tony Davis, has tools you are able to utilise on the day.

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AGM and Pollinator Project Talk
Feb
25

AGM and Pollinator Project Talk

Trentham and District Landcare will be hold their AGM on the 25th Feb 2026 at the Pig and Whistle Hotel.

This is an important meeting in our calendar and, as well as providing our report for 2025 financial year, we will also be talking about the future for developing plans for Trentham and District Landcare. A key focus is on enhancing biodiversity and improving habitat in and around the Trentham area.

We are also thrilled to have John Walter (Malmsbury Landcare) as our Guest Speaker, talking about the Pollinator Project and how this relates to the work we are currently undertaking in both the Chinese Spring area and the Snowgum Rehabilitation project in collaboration with Hepburn Shire Council.

We do look forward to seeing you there. Your ideas and feedback are always welcome.

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Bright Eyed Brown Butterfly Restoration Project - Working Bee
Mar
21

Bright Eyed Brown Butterfly Restoration Project - Working Bee

A working bee is planned as we continue at the Chinese Spring site for the restoration of habitat for the Bright Eyed Brown Butterfly.

Please wear sturdy shoes, a hat and don’t forget your gloves. Landcare are able to provide a range of tools to assist in the works to be completed on site.

As always we value your support and look forward to seeing you then.

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Bright Eyed Brown Butterfly Restoration Project - Working Bee
Apr
18

Bright Eyed Brown Butterfly Restoration Project - Working Bee

A working bee will be held to continue to improve the habitat for the Bright Eyed Brown Butterfly which is located in the area.

We will continue to remove weed load and improve the biodiversity in the area to support the survival and distribution of this butterfly.

Please remember your sturdy shoes, gloves and a hat. We look forward to seeing you on site at the Chinese Springs.

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Snowgum Restoration and Habitat Biodiversity
Nov
19

Snowgum Restoration and Habitat Biodiversity

Hepburn Shire Council and Trentham and District Landcare invite you to join a “Walk and Talk” at the site of the Snowgum’s at the entrance of town next to Gunyah Drive. This will be the initial planning for this exciting project and will be hosted by Brian Bainbridge and Lauren Linke from Hepburn Shire Council. They will be walking us through the plans for weed removal and habitat restoration.

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